(38c) PFHE Thermal Fatigue
AIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety
2011
2011 Spring Meeting & 7th Global Congress on Process Safety
The 23rd Ethylene Producers’ Conference
Ethylene Plant Maintenance and Reliability - Cold Box Issues
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - 8:55am to 9:20am
Abstract: Aluminum plate and fin heat exchangers offer advantages of high thermal efficiency, low weight, low plot space footprint, low cost, and good mechanical integrity. They are widely used in the olefin industry to maximize refrigeration utilization and heat recovery. Although they have excellent mechanical properties over a wide temperature range, these exchangers are susceptible to mechanical failure due to thermal fatigue if they are cooled or warmed improperly. This paper reviews some of the basic characteristics of PFHEs, provides insights on proper operation, and cool down to avoid thermal fatigue, and some suggestions for process monitoring.
Topics
Checkout
This paper has an Extended Abstract file available; you must purchase the conference proceedings to access it.
Do you already own this?
Log In for instructions on accessing this content.
Pricing
Individuals
2011 Spring Meeting & 7th Global Congress on Process Safety
| AIChE Pro Members | $150.00 |
| AIChE Graduate Student Members | Free |
| AIChE Undergraduate Student Members | Free |
| AIChE Explorer Members | $225.00 |
| Non-Members | $225.00 |
The 23rd Ethylene Producers’ Conference only
| AIChE Pro Members | $100.00 |
| Fuels and Petrochemicals Division Members | Free |
| AIChE Graduate Student Members | Free |
| AIChE Undergraduate Student Members | Free |
| AIChE Explorer Members | $150.00 |
| Non-Members | $150.00 |