Archived - ASME UHX Fixed Tubesheet and Expansion Joint Analysis

Posted Date:
February 20, 2020
Facilitated by:
Frank Ashley
Length:
20:42
Description:

Fixed tubesheet heat exchangers are often designed with expansion joints to handle the differential thermal growth between the tubes and the shell. Learn how to use Exchanger Optimizer 4.1.6 to

  • specify operating metal temperatures and evaluate the cost impact of adding a flanged and flued or bellows expansion joint
  • modify designs to eliminate the need for expansion joints, resulting in more economical configurations