導入

Nickel Aluminum Bronze (NAB) tubes play a crucial role in petrochemical processing facilities, offering exceptional resistance to corrosive chemicals, high temperatures, and demanding operating conditions. This guide focuses on the practical applications of C95800, C63200, and C95500 grades in petrochemical environments, addressing specific requirements for refineries, chemical processing plants, and related facilities.

Key Application Areas in Petrochemical Industry

The petrochemical industry presents unique challenges for tube materials:

  • Exposure to diverse chemical environments
  • High temperature and pressure conditions
  • Continuous operation requirements
  • Critical safety considerations
  • Strict regulatory compliance needs

1. Chemical Process Applications

Process TypeOperating Conditions推奨グレード主な要件
Catalytic Cracking300-550°C, High pressurefHeat resistance
Hydroprocessing350-425°C, H₂ environmentC95800H₂ embrittlement resistance
Alkylation10-50°C, HF/H₂SO₄C95800Acid resistance
Steam Reforming450-950°CC95500High temperature strength

2. Service Environment Compatibility

Chemical EnvironmentC95800C63200C95500Maximum Temperature
Sulfuric Acid (<50%)素晴らしい良い素晴らしい80°C
Hydrochloric Acid (<20%)良い公平良い60°C
Caustic Soda素晴らしいとても良い素晴らしい90°C
Chloridesとても良い良いとても良い120°C
Hydrocarbons素晴らしい素晴らしい素晴らしい350°C

3. Heat Exchanger Applications

Service Type温度範囲Pressure Range推奨グレード
Shell & TubeUp to 300°CUp to 40 barC95800
Plate Heat ExchangersUp to 200°CUp to 25 barC63200
Air CoolersUp to 150°CUp to 20 barC63200
Process CoolersUp to 350°CUp to 50 barC95500

4. Dimensional Standards for Process Equipment

Nominal Size (mm)Wall Thickness (mm)Tolerance (mm)応用
15-501.5-3.0±0.15Instrumentation
50-1003.0~5.0±0.20Process lines
100-2005.0-8.0±0.25Main headers
200-3008.0-12.0±0.30Major equipment

5. Pressure Ratings and Temperature Limits

学年Maximum Pressure (bar)Temperature Limit (°C)Safety Factor
C958001003151.5
C63200852601.5
C955001203701.5

6. Corrosion Performance in Process Environments

環境腐食速度 (mm/年)Maximum Velocity (m/s)pH Range
Process Water0.02515.26-9
Steam Condensate0.03812.27-9
Cooling Water0.05113.76-8
Chemical Solutions0.07610.54-10

7. Installation and Maintenance Requirements

パラメータ仕様Inspection FrequencyStandard Reference
Support Spacing20-40x ODAnnualASME B31.3
Flange TorqueGrade-specific6 monthsASME PCC-1
NDT RequirementsAs per service2 yearsASME BPVC
Pressure Testing1.5x designPost-installationAPI 570

8. 品質管理要件

テストの種類Method頻度Acceptance Criteria
化学分析SpectrometryEach heatGrade specifications
Mechanical TestingTensile/HardnessPer lotASTM requirements
DimensionalPrecision measurement100%Drawing tolerance
Surface InspectionVisual/NDT100%No defects

9. Cost-Benefit Analysis

要素C95800C63200C95500考慮
初期費用高い適度非常に高いMaterial cost
Installation標準標準標準Labor cost
Maintenance低い中くらい低いLong-term cost
Service Life20+ years15+ years25+ yearsWith maintenance

10. Application-Specific Selection Guide

応用Primary ChoiceAlternativeSelection Criteria
Process Heat ExchangersC95800C95500Temperature resistance
Chemical TransferC95500C95800Chemical compatibility
Utility SystemsC63200C95800Cost-effectiveness
High-Pressure ServiceC95500C95800Pressure rating

Selection Guidelines

  1. Process Considerations
  • Operating temperature and pressure
  • Chemical environment
  • Flow characteristics
  • Service life requirements
  1. Material Selection Priorities
  • Chemical compatibility
  • Temperature resistance
  • Pressure rating
  • コストに関する考慮事項
  1. Installation Requirements
  • Welding procedures
  • Support systems
  • Testing protocols
  • Quality control measures
  1. メンテナンスに関する考慮事項
  • Inspection frequency
  • Cleaning requirements
  • Replacement strategy
  • Monitoring systems

Quality Assurance Requirements

Requirement仕様Verification Methodドキュメンテーション
Material CertificationMill certPMI testingMaterial records
Dimensional ControlISO standardsMeasurementQC reports
表面仕上げRa ≤ 3.2 μmProfilometerInspection records
Pressure RatingDesign pressureHydrostatic testTest certificates

結論

Selection Recommendations:

  1. C95800: Best for general chemical service and heat exchangers
  2. C63200: Economical choice for utility systems
  3. C95500: Optimal for high-temperature and high-pressure applications

Critical Success Factors:

  • Proper material selection based on service conditions
  • Adherence to installation standards
  • Regular maintenance and inspection
  • Documentation and quality control
  • Compliance with industry standards