Dri-Seal Facade Tubeplate Protection System

dri-seal tubeplate protection system

Dri-Seal Facade
The Dri-Seal range of products has been developed as a cost-effective means to enhance the longevity of both shell & tube and air-blast heat exchangers. Our product range currently comprises of:- Dri-Seal Jiffi-Plug - the safest and most convenient method of plugging failed heat exchanger tubes Dri-Seal Façade Tubeplate Protection System - for cost effective life extension of eroded or corroded heat exchanger tubeplates Dri-Seal Tube Insert - protect the ends of heat exchanger tubes from turbulence induced erosion Dri-Seal Façade The Dri-Seal Façade has been developed to enhance the longevity of new and existing shell & tube and air blast heat exchangers, and to reduce long-term repair costs and down time. Used in conjunction with the Dri-Seal Tube Insert, the Façade is the most cost-effective method of protecting tubes and tubeplates from erosion and corrosion. The Problem One of the most common points of heat exchanger failure occurs within the end channel at the inlet to the tube bundle. This is due primarily to the erosion or corrosion of the tube ends and tubeplate face. Where both factors are combined in one situation, failure can occur within a matter of weeks. Tubeplates can also suffer cracked ligaments, resulting from either the over expansion of the tube ends, stresses caused by the insertion of tapered tube plugs or simply from wear and tear.	The Solution The Dri-Seal Tubeplate Protection System forms an impermeable barrier between the tubeplate / tube ends and the heat transfer medium. All systems consist of two primary components:- The tubeplate façade, complete with a bonded non-porous backing is drilled to match the original tubeplate configuration The tube insert, which has two important roles to play. Firstly it protects the tube ends from erosion and corrosion, and secondly, it’s secure fit within the tube end is used to fix the façade in place. Uses The Dri-Seal Tubeplate Protection System can be used in old and new heat exchangers alike, imparting a new lease of life to the unit, or in the case of new units extending the period of time before repair or refurbishment is required. The Dri-Seal façade is available in two main forms for differing environmental conditions:- The Armaguard metallic system utilises an effective interference fit design, and is available in a wide range of materials including copper-alloys and titanium. The Plastiguard non-metallic system, incorporating the ClipLock design, is designed for use in corrosive environments such as chemical processing. The use of resistant plastic materials results in a more cost-effective solution to the more exotic materials available. As the façade and inserts can be replaced as and when necessary, life extension could very well be indefinite.	Other product categories:- Heat Exchangers Finned Tubes and Cores Other products:- Condenser Ferrules Condenser Packing Ring Seals Fibre and Metallic Heat Exchanger and Condenser Tubes Leak Detection Tubes Tube Inserts Non-Destructive Tube Plugs U-Tubes and Coils

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