Heat Exchanger Tubesheet & Waterbox
Tube-sheet and waterbox damage is caused by galvanic corrosion and cavitation; poor water treatment can accelerate this process but eventual failure is imminent.
If the damage is not prevented (new chillers) or addressed (existing chillers) it will lead to water invasion of the refrigerant circuit and cause catastrophic equipment failure.
Corrosion will also affect water boxes causing leaks and allowing water to bypass the divider plate resulting in capacity loss.
Examples of tubesheet failure are visible after corrosion is removed:
Our proprietary process of ceramic coating completely encapsulates and insulates the tubesheet and waterboxes from water contact stopping the corrosion process and it is cavitation resistant.
Benefits of Our Coating Process
- Prevents bimetallic galvanic corrosion between the tube and the plate
- Prevents the entry of cooling liquid into the process side, and vice versa
- Prevents water leaks from water boxes
- Prevents divider plate damage and water bypass
- Facilitates the inflow of water by reducing friction
- Reduces the accumulation of debris on the face of the tubesheet that can obstruct tubes
- Reduces fouling and turbulence
- Improves overall chiller efficiency
Advancoat offers an array ceramic coatings that can meet any specification. Our engineering department can help write a specification and provide recommendations for different applications.
We are certified by each manufacturer we represent to apply their products ensuring the highest level of workmanship.
Quality control is conducted by in-house certified SSPC/NACE (Society of Protective Coatings/National Associating of Corrosion Engineers) inspectors that follow QP1 and QP3 guidelines.
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