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DATA SHEET

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DATA SHEET FOR HEAT EXCHANGER


SL.NO

DESCRIPTION

UNITS

SHELL SIDE

TUBE SIDE

DM Water

Cooling Water

TPH

230

920

Fluid Name

Flow

Temperature In

Deg.C

95

32

Temperature Out

Deg.C

67

39.03

Velocity

m/s

0.69

2.78

Pressure drop

Kg/cm2

0.220

0.388

Fouling resistance

m2- hrc/kcal

0.0001

0.0004

Design Pressure

Kg/cm2

12

12

Design Temperature

Deg.C

250

250

10

No. of Passes

11

Shell Thickness

mm

10

12

Corrosion Allowance

mm

1.6

13

No. of Tubes

385

14

Tube OD

mm

20

15

Tube Thick

mm

1.25

16

Tube Length

mm

5750

17

Pitch

mm

26

18

Shell ID

mm

584

19

Baffle Type

mm

Double
Segmental

20

Surface area

m2

136.63

WEIGHT
21

Weight -Dry

Tons

22

Weight Flooded

Tons

4.7

MATERIAL
23
Shell, channel & dish ends
24

Tube

25

Baffles

SA 516 Gr.70
304 SS (18CR 8 NI)
SA 36

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NOZZLE SIZES
SL MARK NOZZLE
.N
O

QTY

NOZZLE NOZZ
SIZE (NB) SCH

FLANGE DETAILS
TYPE

REMARKS

FACE RATING FINISH

N1

Tube side
inlet

450

10

SO

RF

150#

SERR.

N2

Tube side
outlet

450

10

SO

RF

150#

SERR.

N3

Shell side
inlet

250

20

SO

RF

150#

SERR.

N4

Shell side
outlet

250

20

SO

RF

150#

SERR.

N5

Shell side
Drain

40

XX
STRG

SO

RF

150#

SERR.

WITH
BLIND
FLANGE

N6

N7

Tube side
Drain

40

160

SO

RF

150#

SERR.

WITH
BLIND
FLANGE

N8

M1
&M2

INST
CONN

15 NPT

300#

COUPLING
WIHT PLUG

10

M1
&M2

INST.
CONN

15 NPT

300#

COUPLING
WIHT PLUG

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INDREF Heat Exchanger

OPERATION
AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL

AIRFRIGE INDUSTRIES
10/65, KIRTI NAGAR INDL. AREA
NEW DELHI-110015
PHONE NO.:
FAX:
e-mail:
website:

2592 7118, 2592 7219, 2593 1909, 2593 1972


011-2543 6781
airfrige@vsnl.com
www.airfrigeindustries.com

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HEAT EXCHANGER

Customers Order No.:

SHREE CEMENT LTD.,


A/c Cethar Vessels Limited
Shree Mega Power Project
Beawar,305901
RAJASTHAN
MBJ059/0341/S dated 10 January, 2011

Item Description:

Shell & Tube Type Heat Exchanger : 1 No.

Item Job No./Serial No.:

AFI-J011210A-01 APR 2011

Loose Items/Spares:

NIL

Orientation of HE.:

HORIZONTAL

Consignee:

OUTSIDE TUBES

INSIDE TUBES

Fluid:

DM Water

Cooling Water

No. of Passes:

ONE

ONE

Inter-changeability

of YES

YES.However, direction of

nozzles. Whether inlet can

cooling

and

DM water

be made outlet and vice

should be counter flow only.

versa?
Plugs:

Provided

Provided

Counter Flanges:

Provided

Provided

Bolts and Nuts for Cou nter Provided

Provided

Flanges:
Gasket

for Cou

nter Provided

Provided

Flanges:
Sequence for Start-Up:

Open

DM

Water

NEXT
Sequence of Shut Down:

Close

Inlet Open Cooling Water

Inlet

FIRST
DM

Water

FIRST

Inlet Close Cooling Water Inlet


NEXT

Copyright of these particulars shall remain our sole property. This instruction booklet may neither be copied
nor made available to a third party without our written consent.
This instruction booklet corresponds to th e item num ber given above. The production engineer as well as
the setter ought to be thoroughly familiar with its contents.
We shall be only too glad to furnish information on all technical problems and welcome all suggestions.

SERVICE DEPARTMENT- AIRFRIGE INDUSTRIES

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1. INSTALLATION OF HEAT EXCHANGERS


1.1 HEAT EXCHANGER SETTINGS
1.1.1

CLEARANCE FOR DISMANTLING


For straight tube Heat

Exchangers fitted with remo

vable bundles, provide

sufficient clearance at the stationar y head to p ermit removal of the bundle fro m
the shell and provide adequate space beyond the rear head to permit removal of
the shell cover and / or floating head cover.
For fixed tube sheet Heat Exchangers, provide sufficient clearance at one end to
permit withdrawal and replacement of the tubes and enoug h space be yond the
head at the opposite end, to permit removal of the bonnet or channel cover.
For U-tube Heat Exchangers, provide sufficient clearances at the stationary head
end to permit withdra wal of the t ube bundle, or at the o pposite end to permit
removal of the shell.
1.1.2

FOUNDATIONS
Foundations must be a dequate so that Heat Exchangers will no t settle and
impose excessive strains on the e xchanger. Foundation bolts should be set to
allow for setting inaccuracies. In concrete footings, pipe sleeves at least one size
larger than bolt diameter slipped ov er the bolt a nd cast in p lace are best for this
purpose, as they allow the bolt center to be adjusted after the foundation has set.

1.1.3

FOUNDATION BOLTS
Foundation bolts should be loosed at one end of unit to allow free exp ansion of
shells. Slotted holes in supports are provided for this purpose.

1.1.4

LEVELING
Heat Exchangers must be set level and square so that pipe connections may be
made without forcing.

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1.2 CLEANLINESS PROVISIONS


1.2.1

CONNECTION PROTECTORS
All Heat Exchanger openings should be inspected for foreign material. Protective
plugs and covers should not be removed until just prior to installation.

1.2.2

DIRT REMOVAL
The entire system should be clea n before st arting operation. Under some
conditions, the use of strainers in the piping may be required.

1.3 FITTINGS AND PIPING


1.3.1

BY-PASS VALVES
It may be desirable to provide valves and by-passes

in the piping system to

permit inspection and repairs.


1.3.2

TEST CONNECTIONS
When not integral with the Heat Exchanger no zzles, thermometer and pressure
gauge connections sho uld be insta lled close t o the excha nger in the inlet and
outlet piping.

1.3.3

VENTS
Vent valves should be provided so units can b e purged to prevent vapor or gas
binding.

1.3.4

DRAINS
Drains may discharge to atmosphere, if permissible, or in to a vessel at lower
pressure. They should not be piped to a common closed manifold.

1.3.5

PULSATION AND VIBRATION


In all installations, care should be taken to eliminate or minimize transmission of
fluid pulsation and mechanical vibrations to the Heat Exchangers.

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2. OPERATION OF HEAT EXCHANGERS


2.1 DESIGN AND OPERATION CONDITIONS
Equipment must not be operated at conditions that exceed those specified on the n ame
plate.
2.2 OPERATING PROCEDURES
Before placing any He at Exchanger in operation, referen ce should be made to the
exchanger drawings, specification sheet(s) and name plate(s)

for any sp ecific

instructions. Improper start-up or sh ut-down sequences, particularly of fixed tube sheet


units, may cause leaking of tube-to-tube sheet and / or bolted flanged joints.
2.2.1

START-UP OPERATION
Most Heat Exchangers with removable tube bundles may be placed in service by
first establishing circulation of cold medium, followed by the gradual intr oduction
of the hot medium. During start-up operation all vent valve s should be opened
and left open until all passages have been purged of air and completely filled with
fluid. For fixed tube sheet Heat Exchangers, hot and cold medium must be
introduced in a manner to minimize differential expansion between the shell and
tubes.

2.2.2

SHUT-DOWN OPERATION
For Heat Exchangers with remo vable tube bundles, the unit s may be s hut down
by first gradually stopping the flow of hot medium and then stopping the flow of
cold medium. If it necessary to stop the flow of cold medium, the circulation of hot
medium through the Heat Exchan ger should also be sto pped. When shutting
down the s ystem, all units should be drained completely when

there is the

possibility of corrosion damage. To reduce water retention after drainage, the


tube side of water-cooled Heat Exchangers should be blown out with air.
2.2.3

TEMPERATURE SHOCKS
Heat Exchangers normally should

not be su bjected to abrupt temperature

fluctuations. Hot fluid must not be suddenly introduced when the unit is cold, nor
cold fluid be suddenly introduced when the unit is hot.

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2.2.4

BOLTED JOINTS
Heat Exchangers are p ressure tested before A IRFRIGEs shop in accordance
with ASME Code requirements. However, normal relaxing o f the gasketed joints
may occur in the interval between testing in the AIRFRIGEs shop and installation
and, if necessary, after the Heat Exchanger has reached operating temperature.

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3. MAINTENANCE OF HEAT EXCHANGERS


3.1 INSPECTION OF UNIT
At regular intervals and as frequently as experience indicates, an examination should be
made of the interior and exterior condition of unit. Neglect in keeping all tubes clean may
result in co mplete stoppage of flow through

some tubes which could cause se

vere

thermal strains, leaking tube joints, or structural damage to other components. Sacrificial
anodes, when provided , should be inspected to determin

e whether t hey should be

cleaned or replaced.
3.1.1

INDICATIONS OF FOULING
Heat Exchangers subject to fouling or scaling should be cleaned periodically. A
light sludge or scale coating on the t ube greatly reduces it s efficiency. A marked
increase in pressure drop and/or reduction in performance usually indicate
cleaning is necessary. The unit should first be checked for air or vapor binding to
confirm that this is not the cause f or the reduction in perf ormance. Since the
difficulty of cleaning increases r apidly as the scale t

hickness or deposit

increases, the intervals between cleanings should not be excessive.


3.2 CLEANING OF TUBE BUNDLES
3.2.1

CLEANING METHODS
The heat transfer surfaces of Heat Exchangers should be kept reasonably clean
to assure satisfactory p erformance. Heat Exch angers may be cleaned by either
chemical or mechanical methods. The method selected must be the choice of the
operator of the plant and will depend on the type of deposit and the
available in the plant.

Following are several cleaning

facilities

procedures that be

considered:(1) Circulating hot wash oil or light distillate through tubes or shell at high velocity
may effectively remove sludge or similar soft deposits.
(2) Some salt deposits may be washed out by circulating hot fresh water.
(3) Commercial cleaning compounds are available for removing sludge or scale
provided hot wash oil o r water is n ot available or does not give satisfactory
results.
(4) High pressure water jet cleaning.

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(5) Scrapers, rotating wire brushes, and other mechanical means for removing
hard scale, coke, or other deposits.
(6) Employ services of a q ualified organization that provides cleaning services.
These organizations will check the

nature of the deposits to be removed,

furnish proper solvents and / or acid solut

ions containing inhibitor s, and

provide equipment and personnel for a complete cleaning job.


3.2.2

CLEANING PRECAUTIONS
(1) Tubes should not be cleaned by blowing steam through individual tubes since
this heats the tube and may result in severe expansion stra in, deformation of
tube, or loosening of tube-to-tube sheet joint.
(2) When mechanically cleaning a tu be bundle, care should be exercised to
avoid damaging the tubes.
(3) Cleaning compounds must be compatible with

the metallurgy of the Heat

Exchanger.
3.2.3

GASKET REPLACEMENT
Gaskets and gasket surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned and should be free of
scratches and other d efects. Gaskets shou ld be properly positione d before
attempting to retighten bolts. It is r ecommended that when a Heat Exc hanger is
dismantled for any caus e, it be reassembled with new gaskets. This will tend to
prevent future leaks an d/or damage to the gasket seating surfaces of the Heat
Exchanger. Composition gaskets become dried out and brittle so that they do not
always provide an effective seal wh en reused. Metal or metal jacketed gaskets,
when compressed initially, flow to match their contact surfaces. In so doing they
are work hardened and, if reused , may pro vide an imperfect seal o r result in
deformation and damage to the gasket contact surfaces of the exchanger.
Bolted joints and flanges are desig ned for use with the particular type of gasket
specified. Substitution of a g

asket of d ifferent construction or improper

dimensions may result in leakage and damage

to gasket surfaces. T herefore,

any gasket substitutions should be of compatible design.


Any leakage at a gasketed joint should be rectified and not permitte d to persist
as it may result in damage to the gasket surfaces.

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Metal jacketed type of gaskets when used with a tongue and groove joint without
a nubbin, t he gasket should be installed so that the t ongue bears on the
seamless side of the g asket jacket. When a n ubbin is use d, the nubbin should
bear on the seamless side.
3.2.4

SPARE PARTS
The procurement of spare or replacement parts from AIRFRI

GE shall be

facilitated if the correct name for th e part is given, together with type,

size and

serial number of the heat exchanger. Replacement parts should be p

urchased

from the original manufacturer only i.e. AIRFRIGE INDUSTRIES.

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INDREF Heat Exchanger

OPERATION
AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL

AIRFRIGE INDUSTRIES
10/65, KIRTI NAGAR INDL. AREA
NEW DELHI-110015
PHONE NO.:
FAX:
e-mail:
website:

2592 7118, 2592 7219, 2593 1909, 2593 1972


011-2543 6781
airfrige@vsnl.com
www.airfrigeindustries.com

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HEAT EXCHANGER

Customers Order No.:

SHREE CEMENT LTD.,


A/c Cethar Vessels Limited
Shree Mega Power Project
Beawar,305901
RAJASTHAN
MBJ059/0341/S dated 10 January, 2011

Item Description:

Shell & Tube Type Heat Exchanger : 1 No.

Item Job No./Serial No.:

AFI-J011210A-02 APR 2011

Loose Items/Spares:

NIL

Orientation of HE.:

HORIZONTAL

Consignee:

OUTSIDE TUBES

INSIDE TUBES

Fluid:

DM Water

Cooling Water

No. of Passes:

ONE

ONE

Inter-changeability

of YES

YES.However, direction of

nozzles. Whether inlet can

cooling

and

DM water

be made outlet and vice

should be counter flow only.

versa?
Plugs:

Provided

Provided

Counter Flanges:

Provided

Provided

Bolts and Nuts for Cou nter Provided

Provided

Flanges:
Gasket

for Cou

nter Provided

Provided

Flanges:
Sequence for Start-Up:

Open

DM

Water

NEXT
Sequence of Shut Down:

Close

Inlet Open Cooling Water

Inlet

FIRST
DM

Water

FIRST

Inlet Close Cooling Water Inlet


NEXT

Copyright of these particulars shall remain our sole property. This instruction booklet may neither be copied
nor made available to a third party without our written consent.
This instruction booklet corresponds to th e item num ber given above. The production engineer as well as
the setter ought to be thoroughly familiar with its contents.
We shall be only too glad to furnish information on all technical problems and welcome all suggestions.

SERVICE DEPARTMENT- AIRFRIGE INDUSTRIES

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1. INSTALLATION OF HEAT EXCHANGERS


1.1 HEAT EXCHANGER SETTINGS
1.1.1

CLEARANCE FOR DISMANTLING


For straight tube Heat

Exchangers fitted with remo

vable bundles, provide

sufficient clearance at the stationar y head to p ermit removal of the bundle fro m
the shell and provide adequate space beyond the rear head to permit removal of
the shell cover and / or floating head cover.
For fixed tube sheet Heat Exchangers, provide sufficient clearance at one end to
permit withdrawal and replacement of the tubes and enoug h space be yond the
head at the opposite end, to permit removal of the bonnet or channel cover.
For U-tube Heat Exchangers, provide sufficient clearances at the stationary head
end to permit withdra wal of the t ube bundle, or at the o pposite end to permit
removal of the shell.
1.1.2

FOUNDATIONS
Foundations must be a dequate so that Heat Exchangers will no t settle and
impose excessive strains on the e xchanger. Foundation bolts should be set to
allow for setting inaccuracies. In concrete footings, pipe sleeves at least one size
larger than bolt diameter slipped ov er the bolt a nd cast in p lace are best for this
purpose, as they allow the bolt center to be adjusted after the foundation has set.

1.1.3

FOUNDATION BOLTS
Foundation bolts should be loosed at one end of unit to allow free exp ansion of
shells. Slotted holes in supports are provided for this purpose.

1.1.4

LEVELING
Heat Exchangers must be set level and square so that pipe connections may be
made without forcing.

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1.2 CLEANLINESS PROVISIONS


1.2.1

CONNECTION PROTECTORS
All Heat Exchanger openings should be inspected for foreign material. Protective
plugs and covers should not be removed until just prior to installation.

1.2.2

DIRT REMOVAL
The entire system should be clea n before st arting operation. Under some
conditions, the use of strainers in the piping may be required.

1.3 FITTINGS AND PIPING


1.3.1

BY-PASS VALVES
It may be desirable to provide valves and by-passes

in the piping system to

permit inspection and repairs.


1.3.2

TEST CONNECTIONS
When not integral with the Heat Exchanger no zzles, thermometer and pressure
gauge connections sho uld be insta lled close t o the excha nger in the inlet and
outlet piping.

1.3.3

VENTS
Vent valves should be provided so units can b e purged to prevent vapor or gas
binding.

1.3.4

DRAINS
Drains may discharge to atmosphere, if permissible, or in to a vessel at lower
pressure. They should not be piped to a common closed manifold.

1.3.5

PULSATION AND VIBRATION


In all installations, care should be taken to eliminate or minimize transmission of
fluid pulsation and mechanical vibrations to the Heat Exchangers.

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2. OPERATION OF HEAT EXCHANGERS


2.1 DESIGN AND OPERATION CONDITIONS
Equipment must not be operated at conditions that exceed those specified on the n ame
plate.
2.2 OPERATING PROCEDURES
Before placing any He at Exchanger in operation, referen ce should be made to the
exchanger drawings, specification sheet(s) and name plate(s)

for any sp ecific

instructions. Improper start-up or sh ut-down sequences, particularly of fixed tube sheet


units, may cause leaking of tube-to-tube sheet and / or bolted flanged joints.
2.2.1

START-UP OPERATION
Most Heat Exchangers with removable tube bundles may be placed in service by
first establishing circulation of cold medium, followed by the gradual intr oduction
of the hot medium. During start-up operation all vent valve s should be opened
and left open until all passages have been purged of air and completely filled with
fluid. For fixed tube sheet Heat Exchangers, hot and cold medium must be
introduced in a manner to minimize differential expansion between the shell and
tubes.

2.2.2

SHUT-DOWN OPERATION
For Heat Exchangers with remo vable tube bundles, the unit s may be s hut down
by first gradually stopping the flow of hot medium and then stopping the flow of
cold medium. If it necessary to stop the flow of cold medium, the circulation of hot
medium through the Heat Exchan ger should also be sto pped. When shutting
down the s ystem, all units should be drained completely when

there is the

possibility of corrosion damage. To reduce water retention after drainage, the


tube side of water-cooled Heat Exchangers should be blown out with air.
2.2.3

TEMPERATURE SHOCKS
Heat Exchangers normally should

not be su bjected to abrupt temperature

fluctuations. Hot fluid must not be suddenly introduced when the unit is cold, nor
cold fluid be suddenly introduced when the unit is hot.

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2.2.4

BOLTED JOINTS
Heat Exchangers are p ressure tested before A IRFRIGEs shop in accordance
with ASME Code requirements. However, normal relaxing o f the gasketed joints
may occur in the interval between testing in the AIRFRIGEs shop and installation
and, if necessary, after the Heat Exchanger has reached operating temperature.

Page 678 of 699

3. MAINTENANCE OF HEAT EXCHANGERS


3.1 INSPECTION OF UNIT
At regular intervals and as frequently as experience indicates, an examination should be
made of the interior and exterior condition of unit. Neglect in keeping all tubes clean may
result in co mplete stoppage of flow through

some tubes which could cause se

vere

thermal strains, leaking tube joints, or structural damage to other components. Sacrificial
anodes, when provided , should be inspected to determin

e whether t hey should be

cleaned or replaced.
3.1.1

INDICATIONS OF FOULING
Heat Exchangers subject to fouling or scaling should be cleaned periodically. A
light sludge or scale coating on the t ube greatly reduces it s efficiency. A marked
increase in pressure drop and/or reduction in performance usually indicate
cleaning is necessary. The unit should first be checked for air or vapor binding to
confirm that this is not the cause f or the reduction in perf ormance. Since the
difficulty of cleaning increases r apidly as the scale t

hickness or deposit

increases, the intervals between cleanings should not be excessive.


3.2 CLEANING OF TUBE BUNDLES
3.2.1

CLEANING METHODS
The heat transfer surfaces of Heat Exchangers should be kept reasonably clean
to assure satisfactory p erformance. Heat Exch angers may be cleaned by either
chemical or mechanical methods. The method selected must be the choice of the
operator of the plant and will depend on the type of deposit and the
available in the plant.

Following are several cleaning

facilities

procedures that be

considered:(1) Circulating hot wash oil or light distillate through tubes or shell at high velocity
may effectively remove sludge or similar soft deposits.
(2) Some salt deposits may be washed out by circulating hot fresh water.
(3) Commercial cleaning compounds are available for removing sludge or scale
provided hot wash oil o r water is n ot available or does not give satisfactory
results.
(4) High pressure water jet cleaning.

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(5) Scrapers, rotating wire brushes, and other mechanical means for removing
hard scale, coke, or other deposits.
(6) Employ services of a q ualified organization that provides cleaning services.
These organizations will check the

nature of the deposits to be removed,

furnish proper solvents and / or acid solut

ions containing inhibitor s, and

provide equipment and personnel for a complete cleaning job.


3.2.2

CLEANING PRECAUTIONS
(1) Tubes should not be cleaned by blowing steam through individual tubes since
this heats the tube and may result in severe expansion stra in, deformation of
tube, or loosening of tube-to-tube sheet joint.
(2) When mechanically cleaning a tu be bundle, care should be exercised to
avoid damaging the tubes.
(3) Cleaning compounds must be compatible with

the metallurgy of the Heat

Exchanger.
3.2.3

GASKET REPLACEMENT
Gaskets and gasket surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned and should be free of
scratches and other d efects. Gaskets shou ld be properly positione d before
attempting to retighten bolts. It is r ecommended that when a Heat Exc hanger is
dismantled for any caus e, it be reassembled with new gaskets. This will tend to
prevent future leaks an d/or damage to the gasket seating surfaces of the Heat
Exchanger. Composition gaskets become dried out and brittle so that they do not
always provide an effective seal wh en reused. Metal or metal jacketed gaskets,
when compressed initially, flow to match their contact surfaces. In so doing they
are work hardened and, if reused , may pro vide an imperfect seal o r result in
deformation and damage to the gasket contact surfaces of the exchanger.
Bolted joints and flanges are desig ned for use with the particular type of gasket
specified. Substitution of a g

asket of d ifferent construction or improper

dimensions may result in leakage and damage

to gasket surfaces. T herefore,

any gasket substitutions should be of compatible design.


Any leakage at a gasketed joint should be rectified and not permitte d to persist
as it may result in damage to the gasket surfaces.

Page 680 of 699

Metal jacketed type of gaskets when used with a tongue and groove joint without
a nubbin, t he gasket should be installed so that the t ongue bears on the
seamless side of the g asket jacket. When a n ubbin is use d, the nubbin should
bear on the seamless side.
3.2.4

SPARE PARTS
The procurement of spare or replacement parts from AIRFRI

GE shall be

facilitated if the correct name for th e part is given, together with type,

size and

serial number of the heat exchanger. Replacement parts should be p

urchased

from the original manufacturer only i.e. AIRFRIGE INDUSTRIES.

Page 681 of 699

INDREF Heat Exchanger

OPERATION
AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL

AIRFRIGE INDUSTRIES
10/65, KIRTI NAGAR INDL. AREA
NEW DELHI-110015
PHONE NO.:
FAX:
e-mail:
website:

2592 7118, 2592 7219, 2593 1909, 2593 1972


011-2543 6781
airfrige@vsnl.com
www.airfrigeindustries.com

Page 682 of 699

HEAT EXCHANGER

Customers Order No.:

SHREE CEMENT LTD.,


A/c Cethar Vessels Limited
Shree Mega Power Project
Beawar,305901
RAJASTHAN
MBJ060/0193/S dated 10 January, 2011

Item Description:

Shell & Tube Type Heat Exchanger : 1 No.

Item Job No./Serial No.:

AFI-J011210B-01 APR 2011

Loose Items/Spares:

NIL

Orientation of HE.:

HORIZONTAL

Consignee:

OUTSIDE TUBES

INSIDE TUBES

Fluid:

DM Water

Cooling Water

No. of Passes:

ONE

ONE

Inter-changeability

of YES

YES.However, direction of

nozzles. Whether inlet can

cooling

and

DM water

be made outlet and vice

should be counter flow only.

versa?
Plugs:

Provided

Provided

Counter Flanges:

Provided

Provided

Bolts and Nuts for Cou nter Provided

Provided

Flanges:
Gasket

for Cou

nter Provided

Provided

Flanges:
Sequence for Start-Up:

Open

DM

Water

NEXT
Sequence of Shut Down:

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nor made available to a third party without our written consent.
This instruction booklet corresponds to th e item num ber given above. The production engineer as well as
the setter ought to be thoroughly familiar with its contents.
We shall be only too glad to furnish information on all technical problems and welcome all suggestions.

SERVICE DEPARTMENT- AIRFRIGE INDUSTRIES

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1. INSTALLATION OF HEAT EXCHANGERS


1.1 HEAT EXCHANGER SETTINGS
1.1.1

CLEARANCE FOR DISMANTLING


For straight tube Heat

Exchangers fitted with remo

vable bundles, provide

sufficient clearance at the stationar y head to p ermit removal of the bundle fro m
the shell and provide adequate space beyond the rear head to permit removal of
the shell cover and / or floating head cover.
For fixed tube sheet Heat Exchangers, provide sufficient clearance at one end to
permit withdrawal and replacement of the tubes and enoug h space be yond the
head at the opposite end, to permit removal of the bonnet or channel cover.
For U-tube Heat Exchangers, provide sufficient clearances at the stationary head
end to permit withdra wal of the t ube bundle, or at the o pposite end to permit
removal of the shell.
1.1.2

FOUNDATIONS
Foundations must be a dequate so that Heat Exchangers will no t settle and
impose excessive strains on the e xchanger. Foundation bolts should be set to
allow for setting inaccuracies. In concrete footings, pipe sleeves at least one size
larger than bolt diameter slipped ov er the bolt a nd cast in p lace are best for this
purpose, as they allow the bolt center to be adjusted after the foundation has set.

1.1.3

FOUNDATION BOLTS
Foundation bolts should be loosed at one end of unit to allow free exp ansion of
shells. Slotted holes in supports are provided for this purpose.

1.1.4

LEVELING
Heat Exchangers must be set level and square so that pipe connections may be
made without forcing.

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1.2 CLEANLINESS PROVISIONS


1.2.1

CONNECTION PROTECTORS
All Heat Exchanger openings should be inspected for foreign material. Protective
plugs and covers should not be removed until just prior to installation.

1.2.2

DIRT REMOVAL
The entire system should be clea n before st arting operation. Under some
conditions, the use of strainers in the piping may be required.

1.3 FITTINGS AND PIPING


1.3.1

BY-PASS VALVES
It may be desirable to provide valves and by-passes

in the piping system to

permit inspection and repairs.


1.3.2

TEST CONNECTIONS
When not integral with the Heat Exchanger no zzles, thermometer and pressure
gauge connections sho uld be insta lled close t o the excha nger in the inlet and
outlet piping.

1.3.3

VENTS
Vent valves should be provided so units can b e purged to prevent vapor or gas
binding.

1.3.4

DRAINS
Drains may discharge to atmosphere, if permissible, or in to a vessel at lower
pressure. They should not be piped to a common closed manifold.

1.3.5

PULSATION AND VIBRATION


In all installations, care should be taken to eliminate or minimize transmission of
fluid pulsation and mechanical vibrations to the Heat Exchangers.

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2. OPERATION OF HEAT EXCHANGERS


2.1 DESIGN AND OPERATION CONDITIONS
Equipment must not be operated at conditions that exceed those specified on the n ame
plate.
2.2 OPERATING PROCEDURES
Before placing any He at Exchanger in operation, referen ce should be made to the
exchanger drawings, specification sheet(s) and name plate(s)

for any sp ecific

instructions. Improper start-up or sh ut-down sequences, particularly of fixed tube sheet


units, may cause leaking of tube-to-tube sheet and / or bolted flanged joints.
2.2.1

START-UP OPERATION
Most Heat Exchangers with removable tube bundles may be placed in service by
first establishing circulation of cold medium, followed by the gradual intr oduction
of the hot medium. During start-up operation all vent valve s should be opened
and left open until all passages have been purged of air and completely filled with
fluid. For fixed tube sheet Heat Exchangers, hot and cold medium must be
introduced in a manner to minimize differential expansion between the shell and
tubes.

2.2.2

SHUT-DOWN OPERATION
For Heat Exchangers with remo vable tube bundles, the unit s may be s hut down
by first gradually stopping the flow of hot medium and then stopping the flow of
cold medium. If it necessary to stop the flow of cold medium, the circulation of hot
medium through the Heat Exchan ger should also be sto pped. When shutting
down the s ystem, all units should be drained completely when

there is the

possibility of corrosion damage. To reduce water retention after drainage, the


tube side of water-cooled Heat Exchangers should be blown out with air.
2.2.3

TEMPERATURE SHOCKS
Heat Exchangers normally should

not be su bjected to abrupt temperature

fluctuations. Hot fluid must not be suddenly introduced when the unit is cold, nor
cold fluid be suddenly introduced when the unit is hot.

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2.2.4

BOLTED JOINTS
Heat Exchangers are p ressure tested before A IRFRIGEs shop in accordance
with ASME Code requirements. However, normal relaxing o f the gasketed joints
may occur in the interval between testing in the AIRFRIGEs shop and installation
and, if necessary, after the Heat Exchanger has reached operating temperature.

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3. MAINTENANCE OF HEAT EXCHANGERS


3.1 INSPECTION OF UNIT
At regular intervals and as frequently as experience indicates, an examination should be
made of the interior and exterior condition of unit. Neglect in keeping all tubes clean may
result in co mplete stoppage of flow through

some tubes which could cause se

vere

thermal strains, leaking tube joints, or structural damage to other components. Sacrificial
anodes, when provided , should be inspected to determin

e whether t hey should be

cleaned or replaced.
3.1.1

INDICATIONS OF FOULING
Heat Exchangers subject to fouling or scaling should be cleaned periodically. A
light sludge or scale coating on the t ube greatly reduces it s efficiency. A marked
increase in pressure drop and/or reduction in performance usually indicate
cleaning is necessary. The unit should first be checked for air or vapor binding to
confirm that this is not the cause f or the reduction in perf ormance. Since the
difficulty of cleaning increases r apidly as the scale t

hickness or deposit

increases, the intervals between cleanings should not be excessive.


3.2 CLEANING OF TUBE BUNDLES
3.2.1

CLEANING METHODS
The heat transfer surfaces of Heat Exchangers should be kept reasonably clean
to assure satisfactory p erformance. Heat Exch angers may be cleaned by either
chemical or mechanical methods. The method selected must be the choice of the
operator of the plant and will depend on the type of deposit and the
available in the plant.

Following are several cleaning

facilities

procedures that be

considered:(1) Circulating hot wash oil or light distillate through tubes or shell at high velocity
may effectively remove sludge or similar soft deposits.
(2) Some salt deposits may be washed out by circulating hot fresh water.
(3) Commercial cleaning compounds are available for removing sludge or scale
provided hot wash oil o r water is n ot available or does not give satisfactory
results.
(4) High pressure water jet cleaning.

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(5) Scrapers, rotating wire brushes, and other mechanical means for removing
hard scale, coke, or other deposits.
(6) Employ services of a q ualified organization that provides cleaning services.
These organizations will check the

nature of the deposits to be removed,

furnish proper solvents and / or acid solut

ions containing inhibitor s, and

provide equipment and personnel for a complete cleaning job.


3.2.2

CLEANING PRECAUTIONS
(1) Tubes should not be cleaned by blowing steam through individual tubes since
this heats the tube and may result in severe expansion stra in, deformation of
tube, or loosening of tube-to-tube sheet joint.
(2) When mechanically cleaning a tu be bundle, care should be exercised to
avoid damaging the tubes.
(3) Cleaning compounds must be compatible with

the metallurgy of the Heat

Exchanger.
3.2.3

GASKET REPLACEMENT
Gaskets and gasket surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned and should be free of
scratches and other d efects. Gaskets shou ld be properly positione d before
attempting to retighten bolts. It is r ecommended that when a Heat Exc hanger is
dismantled for any caus e, it be reassembled with new gaskets. This will tend to
prevent future leaks an d/or damage to the gasket seating surfaces of the Heat
Exchanger. Composition gaskets become dried out and brittle so that they do not
always provide an effective seal wh en reused. Metal or metal jacketed gaskets,
when compressed initially, flow to match their contact surfaces. In so doing they
are work hardened and, if reused , may pro vide an imperfect seal o r result in
deformation and damage to the gasket contact surfaces of the exchanger.
Bolted joints and flanges are desig ned for use with the particular type of gasket
specified. Substitution of a g

asket of d ifferent construction or improper

dimensions may result in leakage and damage

to gasket surfaces. T herefore,

any gasket substitutions should be of compatible design.


Any leakage at a gasketed joint should be rectified and not permitte d to persist
as it may result in damage to the gasket surfaces.

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