The document discusses inspection methods for shell and tube heat exchangers. It describes various non-destructive testing (NDT) methods used to inspect heat exchanger tubing, including eddy current testing, remote field eddy current testing, segmented eddy current array, internal rotary inspection system, and magnetic flux leakage testing. It also discusses limitations and capabilities of each method and considerations for inspecting U-bend tubing and tube-to-tube sheet joints.
location and identification for defect, grinding then welding build up according to repair procedure ,then flushing .
*step by step fabrication and NDE activities.
location and identification for defect, grinding then welding build up according to repair procedure ,then flushing .
*step by step fabrication and NDE activities.
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ASME B31.3 Scope and Definitions
Design Considerations & Criteria
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Design – Flexibility and Support
Bellows Expansion Joints
Design Systems
Materials
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Inspection, Examination & Testing
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Describe the scope and technical requirements of the ASME B31.3 Code
Apply and implement the quality requirements that are defined in the ASME B31.3 Code
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Bring a note book, a pen and a calculator
Printed notes of the lecture, as well as additional notes, will be provided
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Industrial process piping (and accompanying in-line components) can be manufactured from wood, fiberglass, glass, steel, aluminum, plastic, copper, and concrete. The in-line components, known as fittings, valves, and other devices, typically sense and control the pressure, flow rate and temperature of the transmitted fluid, and usually are included in the field of Piping Design (or Piping Engineering). Piping systems are documented in piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs). If necessary, pipes can be cleaned by the tube cleaning process.
"Piping" sometimes refers to Piping Design, the detailed specification of the physical piping layout within a process plant or commercial building. In earlier days, this was sometimes called Drafting, Technical drawing, Engineering Drawing, and Design but is today commonly performed by Designers who have learned to use automated Computer Aided Drawing / Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
ASME B31.3 TRAINING COURSE
The lack of commentary, or historical perspective, regarding the ASME B31.3 Code requirements for process piping design and construction is an obstacle to the designer, manufacturer, fabricator, supplier, erector, examiner, inspector, and owner who wants to provide a safe and economical piping system. This intensive five-day course, through the use of hundreds of examples shown and personal experiences of the instructors demonstrates how the ASME B31.3 Code has been correctly and incorrectly applied. This seminar explains the principal intentions of the Code and why the Code is not a handbook. Attendees come away from this seminar with a clear understanding of how piping systems fail and what the Codes require the designer, manufacturer, fabricator, supplier, erector, examiner, inspector and owner to do to prevent such failures. The focus of the seminar is to enhance participants understanding and application of the ASME B31.3 Code. Instruction is further enhanced by in-class problem solving, directly applying the rules and equations of the ASME B31.3 Codes for specific design and operating conditions to illustrate correct applications.
Course Outlines:
Introduction to ASME B31.3
ASME B31.3 Scope and Definitions
Design Considerations & Criteria
Pressure Design of Piping Components
Design – Fluid Service Requirements & Standards for Piping Components Standards
Design – Fluid Service Requirements for Piping Joints
Design – Flexibility and Support
Bellows Expansion Joints
Design Systems
Materials
Fabrication, Assembly & Erection
Inspection, Examination & Testing
Who Should Attend:
Fresh graduates and piping engineers and designers who need an understanding of the requirements for compliance and the trends of Code changes for piping design and analysis, fabrication, examination, and testing
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Identify the responsibilities of personnel involved in the design, fabrication, assembly, erection, examination, inspection, and testing of process piping
Describe the scope and technical requirements of the ASME B31.3 Code
Apply and implement the quality requirements that are defined in the ASME B31.3 Code
Special Features & Requirements:
Bring a note book, a pen and a calculator
Printed notes of the lecture, as well as additional notes, will be provided
Course Dates and Prices:
The course duration (15 hours), starts every Monday to Friday at 6:00pm to 9:00 pm)
Fees are 399 CADs for 1 person
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https://www.littlepeng.com/asme-b31-3-training-course
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The techniques employed for systematic corrosion monitoring of refinery equipment have been described in this presentation.
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2. Heat Exchangers Baher Elsheikh – Nov. 2020
G-2.1 MANUFACTURER'S INSPECTION
Inspection and testing of units will be provided by the manufacturer unless otherwise specified. The
manufacturer shall carry out the inspections required by the Code, customer specifications, and also
inspections required by state and local codes when the purchaser specifies the plant location.
G-2.2 PURCHASER'S INSPECTION
The purchaser shall have the right to make inspections during fabrication and to witness any tests when
he has so requested. Advance notification shall be given as agreed between the manufacturer and the
purchaser. Inspection by the purchaser shall not relieve the manufacturer of his responsibilities. Any
additional tests required by the purchaser, above those already agreed to, will be to the purchaser's
account. Cost for remedial work as a result of these additional tests will also be to the purchaser's
account.
TEMA G-2 Inspection
Inspection Responsibility
3. Non-Destructive Testing is used extensively for the condition
monitoring and remaining life estimates of heat exchanger tubing.
The tube pitch is typically a minimum of 1.25 times the tube outer
diameter which usually limits external inspection access to the
accessible outer tubes of a tube bundle. Subsequently, inspection of
the remaining heat exchanger tubes is limited to internal tube
inspection
Shell and tube exchanger tubing is inspected primarily using two
different NDE techniques, electromagnetic and ultrasonic.
Pitch
Pitch
Flow Flow
NDE for Heat Exchanger Bundles
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4. NDE for Heat Exchanger Bundles ASME PCC 2
Article 312
Eddy Current
Examination [ET]
Generally selected
for inspection of
nonferromagnetic
tubes, or those that
are slightly magnetic.
Note that the
sensitivity of this
method decreases
for the U-bend
portion of U-tube
bundles.
Remote Field
Eddy Current
[RFET]
Generally used for
inspection of
ferromagnetic tubes.
Its sensitivity and
accuracy may be
less than desired or
required and will
require a higher
number of tubes to
be inspected. It is a
quicker method than
ultrasonic methods
Partial Saturation
Eddy Current
[PSET]
Can locate and size
cracks in
ferromagnetic tubes.
It might not be
sensitive to O.D.
defects.
Magnetic Flux
Leakage [MFL]
May also be selected
for inspection of
ferromagnetic tubes.
However, sensitivity
of this method can be
poor for carbon steel
tubes, and might only
be best at determining
the overall condition
of the tube, not
determining individual
defect location
Ultrasonic systems designed
to measure tube wall
thickness
may be used for HE, where
damage may be localized, or for
validation of other NDE results.
These ultrasonic examination
systems are particularly suited
for CS tubes due to the lack of
sensitivity of other NDE methods
One type of system is the
Internal Rotary Ultrasonic
Inspection (IRIS) system. IRIS is
an accurate NDE to detect and
size I.D. and O.D. metal loss
Another type of system is Shear
Wave IRIS (SWIRIS) and this
can be effective for detecting I.D.
and O.D. cracks. Both IRIS and
SWIRIS require clean tubes
Heat Exchangers Baher Elsheikh – Nov. 2020
5. NDE for Heat Exchanger Bundles
Common tubing NDE methods for straight shell and tube heat exchanger
• Multi-Frequency Eddy Current Testing (MFECT ECT)
• Segmented Eddy Current Array (ECA)
• Remote Field Eddy Current (RFT)
• Partial Saturation Eddy Current (PSET)
• Full Saturation Eddy Current (FSET)
• Magnetic Flux Leakage Testing (MFL)
• Magnetic Flux Leakage Array Testing (MFA)
• Near Field Testing (NFT)
• Near Field Testing Array (NFA)
• Internal Rotary Inspection System (IRIS)
• Acoustic Pulse Reflectometry (APR)
• Tube end calliper
New API Under Development
API RP586
on NDE Techniques
Heat Exchangers Baher Elsheikh – Nov. 2020
6. Preparation for tube bundle for ID Tube Inspection
Tube cleanliness can have a significant impact on the performance and probability of detection of some NDE
methods. The IRIS technique generally provides the most accurate data however it requires rigorous cleaning.
Electromagnetic technique accuracy decreases exponentially with tube fouling
Tube Probe Fill Factor
FF is as measure of the magnetic coupling between the coil and tube surface. Distance between probe coil and
defect has effect on signal forming, causing problems with sizing of indication
The fill factor is calculated by
PD=outside probe diameter TD= tube inside diameter
A large fill factor (e.g. 85%) is desirable for optimal NDE performance (70% for RFT/RFA)
defect
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Heat Exchangers Baher Elsheikh – Nov. 2020
7. Eddy Current Inspection (ECT)
Eddy Current Testing (ECT): Non-destructive testing method in which eddy current flow is induced in
the material under examination (inside surface of he tube).
An alternating current is applied to an exciting coil generating a magnetic current. This induced current
is then monitored by either the exciting coil or a separate pickup coil for changes.
Conventional eddy current examination can be performed in either the differential or absolute modes.
The differential mode detects small discontinuities such as pitting and cracking, whereas the absolute
mode detects localized or gradual wall loss.
Heat Exchangers Baher Elsheikh – Nov. 2020
8. Eddy Current Inspection (ECT) – Cont’
The magnetic permeability of ferromagnetic materials severely
limits the depth of penetration of induced eddy currents.
Saturated and partial saturated Eddy current testing for
magnetic materials to suppress the magnetic characteristics of
permeability.
Different techniques available and based on materials, configurations and
thickness; proper techniques to be selected
• ET for nonferromagnetic heat exchanger tubes
• ET for coated ferromagnetic materials
Heat Exchangers Baher Elsheikh – Nov. 2020
9. Partial Saturated and Full Saturated Eddy Current Testing
Partial Saturated Eddy Current Testing : Nondestructive partial saturation eddy current (using with
rare earth magnets) examination method Principles This inspection is applicable to partially
ferromagnetic materials such as nickel alloy or ferritic austenitic and thin ferromagnetic materials such
as ferritic chromium molybdenum stainless steel.
Full Saturated Eddy Current Testing : Full saturation eddy current (FS-ECT) uses a conventional
eddy current coil and a magnet. The magnetic field of the magnet saturates the material. Once
saturated the relative permeability of the material drops to one. The strength of the magnets used for
saturation is very critical in this technique. Weaker magnets will not saturate the material and will
produce a high signal to noise ratio. The application of a full saturation eddy current technique depends
on the permeability of the material, tube thickness and diameter.
Heat Exchangers Baher Elsheikh – Nov. 2020
10. Eddy Current Inspection (ECT) – Capabilities and Limitations
Capabilities
1. Inspection speed up to approximately 24 inches per
second
2. Distinguishes between ID and OD flaws
3. Good reliability and accuracy of test results
4. Can detect gradual wall thinning and localized flaws
5. U-bend tubes can be inspected with some radius
limitation
6. Permanent records can be obtained on test results
7. By using MFECT techniques, flaws under the support
plates (baffles) can be found and evaluated accurately.
8. Can detect axial cracks
Limitations
1. Limited to only non-magnetic tube material.
2. Requires a frequency mix to inspect tubing beneath a
tube sheet or baffle.
3. Does not detect circumferential cracks
4. Application is limited to 3-inch tube sizes and 0.125
wall thickness. Larger diameter and thicker wall
materials could be inspected with specialized
equipment.
5. Test instrumentation, systems and software packages
could be very expensive.
6. Requires high inspection skills for data analysis and
evaluation.
7. Discontinuities adjacent to end sheets are difficult to
detect.
Heat Exchangers Baher Elsheikh – Nov. 2020
11. Remote Field Eddy Current Testing (RFT)
Remote Field Eddy Current Testing: is quite distinct from standard eddy current testing in three of its
main characteristics
• RFT operates at frequencies typically below 1KHz; whereas, eddy current operates above 1KHz
• RFT can penetrate through thin-wall carbon steel heat exchanger and boiler tubes because of its
low frequency operation
• RFT is a pitch-catch method; whereas a sending coil transmits an electromagnetic field to a nearby
receiving coil. The resulting impedance measurement indirectly measures wall thickness.
• The RFT field passes right through the heat exchanger or boiler tube wall and far side defects are
equally well detected
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12. Capabilities
1. Internal and external corrosion pits and under-deposit
corrosion
2. Internal and external erosion
3. General wall loss
4. Creep damage such as thermal fatigue cracking (if
orientated perpendicular to the resultant field)
5. Baffle wear and tube-tube fretting
6. Hydrogen damage and water treatment chemical-
induced damage
7. Steam impingement erosion
8. Cracking in tube wall (if orientated perpendicular to the
resultant field) and sometimes in membranes (with
special probes)
Limitations
1. Scanning speed is typically about half that of eddy
current technique (6-12 inches per second, but could
be slower based on the operating frequency.
2. Threshold of detection is typically 20% for local wall
loss and 10% for general thinning
3. Accuracy is quoted at +/-15% of actual wall-loss
4. RFT has limited sensitivity and accuracy at baffle
plates because the plates prevent the field from
traveling on the outside of the tube.
5. Although RFT is easier to understand than ECT, there
has been a lack of formal training and certification until
recently. This has led to the technique being quite
operator-dependent. ASNT has recently added RFT to
its family of electromagnetic test techniques and there
are now Codes and standards governing its use.
Remote Field Eddy Current Testing (RFT)
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13. Segmented Eddy Current Array (ECA)
Segmented Eddy Current Array (ECA): ECA tubing probes are designed to inspect non-
ferromagnetic tubing. Instead of coils wound around a bobbin, the ECA uses a series of smaller
pancake shaped coils that are set in various array configurations according to design.
Heat Exchangers Baher Elsheikh – Nov. 2020
14. Capabilities
1. Inspection speed up to approximately 24 inches per
second
2. Distinguishes between ID and OD flaws
3. Can detect tube flaws beneath tube sheets or baffles
without a frequency mix
4. Reliability and accuracy of test results
5. Can detect gradual wall thinning and localized flaws
6. U-bend tubes can be inspected with some radius
limitation
7. Permanent records can be obtained on test results
Limitations
1. Limited to only non-magnetic tube material.
2. Application is limited to 3 inch tube sizes and 0.125
wall thickness. Larger diameter and thicker wall
materials could be inspected with specialized
equipment.
3. Requires high inspection skills for data analysis and
evaluation.
4. Tubes must be cleaned.
Segmented Eddy Current Array (ECA)
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15. Internal Rotary Inspection System (IRIS)
IRIS: is an Ultrasonic system used for inspection and measurement of wall thickness of heat
exchanger tubes
In the IRIS system, the ultrasonic transducer is contained in a test head which fits into and is
centred in the heat exchanger tube, flooded with water for ultrasound transmission.
The ultrasonic pulses are emitted and reflected off a rotating mirror into the tube wall and back
again to the transducer via the same path.
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16. Capabilities
1. 100% tube inspections converge (end to end).
2. Wall loss and pit detectability’s accuracy and sizing
plus or minus 0.002 inch.
3. Can examine both ferromagnetic and non-
ferromagnetic tubes.
4. Distinguishes ID from OD flaws and at support plates
5. Can inspect tube sizes up to 4.0 inches (or larger with
specialized equipment) with wall thickness up to 0.25
inches.
6. Final reports with applicable software can be generated
instantly.
7. Permanent records can be obtained on test results.
Limitations
1. Coupling medium (water) is always needed.
2. Tubes must be thoroughly cleaned.
3. ID surface corrosion and deposits can significantly
reduce test sensitivity due to the absorption and
scattering of sound waves.
4. Test speed is approximately 3-4 inches/second. 12
inches per second high-performance equipment. Some
systems cannot record the entire tube length due to
computer processing and file buffer size limitations.
5. Requires high inspection skills for data analysis and
evaluation.
6. Cannot detect cracking, small diameter pitting or
through wall holes.
Internal Rotary Inspection System (IRIS) – Cont’
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17. Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL)
A magnetic flux leakage (MFL) probe utilizes a powerful magnet to magnetize the material under
examination (i.e. Carbon Steel). If defects are present (corrosion or material loss), the magnetic field
“leaks” from the material. MFL probes incorporate magnetic detector(s) where it can detect the leakage
field.
Typically three sensors are used to measure the flux leakage received. The “Lead Differential Coil” is
used to detect ID/OD sharp indications. The “Absolute Coil” is part of the “Lead Coil” and is used to detect
ID/OD gradual defects. The “Trail Differential Coil” is placed outside the magnetic field to detect the
“residual” flux leakage left behind by ID sharp indications.
By comparing the information between all three coils, a defect orientation (ID or OD) can be established
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18. Capabilities
1. Distinguishes ID from OD flaws.
2. Can inspect ferromagnetic tubes from 0.75 to 3.5
inches in diameter and 0.120 inches wall thickness.
3. Permanent records can be obtained on test results.
4. Instrumentation can withstand adverse field conditions.
5. Inspection speeds of up to 24 inches/second.
6. Can detect flaws under support plates as well as flaws
adjacent to end sheets.
7. Circumferential cracking may be detected with array-
type MFL coils.
Limitations
1. Detectability is limited to flaws 20% and greater.
2. Large magnets that are difficult to move.
3. Very sensitive to inspection speed. Accuracy of test
results can fluctuate with probe speed.
4. Poor sensitivity to tubing flaws beneath tube sheets
5. Tubes must be cleaned. Scale or deposit can fill a flaw
which will make it difficult to qualify its depth.
6. Requires high inspection skills for data analysis and
evaluation.
7. Longitudinal or axial flaws cannot be detected.
8. Difficult to accurately size discontinuities
9. Cannot inspect U-bend tubes.
Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL)
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19. U Bend Tubing Inspection
U-bend tubing can be inspected by remote visual inspection (RVI)
Each of the straight tube NDE methods can partially inspect the straight sections of the U-tube. The U-
bend itself is not inspectable by these techniques unless a special probe configuration is used.
Special probes may be found in the multi-Frequency Eddy Current, Partial saturation EC, and RFT
single exciter coil categories. Acoustic Pulse Reflectometry can detect blockage >15% of the tube
diameter or through wall holes in U-bends regardless of type of tubing material.
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20. Tube and Callipers
Many tubing NDE methods have difficulty inspecting tube ends within the tube sheets due to end-effects
and tube sheet interference. Mechanical gauging of the tube ends is performed to detect ID tube end
erosion. A common gauge for this purpose is an internal three point expanding dial calliper.
Capabilities
1. Direct mechanical measurements
2. Tube sizes from 0.375” to 2.00” (9.5 - 50.8 mm)
3. Easy to calibrate
Limitations
1. Limited measurement distance into the tube
2. Measurements may be affected by tube deposits
3. Relatively slow production
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21. Examination of Tube-to-Tubehseet Joint (TTS)
a) Visual Examination
b) Surface examination by PT
c) Volumetric examination by UT
d) In situ replica examination
e) Helium leak test
f) Hydrotest
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22. NDT Method Suitability
Material / Technique ECT / ECA FSECT IRIS RFT MFL PSEC
Non-Ferromagnetic Tube
Low Ferromagnetic Tube
Ferromagnetic Tube
2
3
4
4
1
3
1
1
1
4
1
1
4
3
1
4
2
2
Examples of non ferromagnetic tubes: Admiralty brass, 300 series stainless steels, Cu-Ni, Hastelloys, etc
Examples of Low ferromagnetic tubes: Monel, 2205 Duplex stainless steel, 2207 Super Duplex stainless steel, etc.
Examples of Ferromagnetic tubes: Carbons steels, Nickle Alloys
Suitability Rank
1 Preferred
2 Applicable
3 Less Applicable
4 Not applicable
ECT : Eddy Current Testing
ECA : Eddy Current Array
FSECT: Full Saturation Eddy Current Testing
IRIS: Internally Rotating Inspection System
RFT: Remote Filed Testing
MFL: Magnetic Flux Leakaghe
PSEC: Partial Saturation Eddy Current
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23. NDT Method Flaw Detection Capability
Defect / Technique ECT / ECA FSECT IRIS RFT MFL PSEC
ID General Wall Loss B B A B B B
OD General Wall Loss B B A B B B
ID Pitting B B C B B C
OD Pitting B B B C C C
ID Grooving A A A A A A
ID Erosion B B A A A B
OD Erosion / Impingement B B A A A C
Cracking (Axial) A A D A A B
Cracking (Circ) C C D A A C
Metallurgical changes (De-allyoing, hydriding) B B D A A C
Suitability Rank
A Highly Effective
B Effective
C Less Effective
D Not Effective
ECT : Eddy Current Testing
ECA : Eddy Current Array
FSECT: Full Saturation Eddy Current Testing
IRIS: Internally Rotating Inspection System
RFT: Remote Filed Testing
MFL: Magnetic Flux Leakaghe
PSEC: Partial Saturation Eddy Current
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24. Acceptable Loss and Tube Replacement
Impact on the efficiency and other operational characteristics of the heat exchanger due to the potential reduction of heat transfer area.
Duration in service
Time to next planned outage
Criticality of the exchanger (process safety or to operation)
Suspected damage mechanism
Historical failure rate (increasing or decreasing)
Potential consequence of tube failure
Accuracy and effectiveness of the inception technique(s)
For critical exchangers:
• Total replacement of tube bundle where 40% loss or more of nominal thickness
• Tube or bundle replacement where 20%to 40% wall loss
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25. Calculations of Tube Minimum Required Thickness
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Download Sheet from the following link:
https://lnkd.in/dqa2xTWa
Video explanation for sheet usage on YouTube:
https://lnkd.in/dPaXUCa7
26. Methods for Determining Minimum Number of Tubes to Inspect ASME PCC 2
Article 312-I
312-1-1.1 Fixed Tube Count
The following minimum number of tubes inspected should be
considered:
a) 50 tubes or 25% of tube total, whichever is greater, for
heat exchangers with a total tube count of less than 500
tubes
b) 20% of tube total for heat exchangers with a total tube
count of 500 tubes or more, up to 750 tubes
c) 15% of tube total for heat exchangers with a total tube
count of 750 tubes or more, up to 1,000 tubes
d) 10% of tube total for heat exchangers with a total tube
count of more than 1,000 tubes
312-I-1.4 EVA
a) Use of Extreme Value Anlaysis (EVA) makes it possible to accurately assess the remaining life of large numbers of tubes using relatively minimal
data.
b) EVA assessment is based on ASTM E 2283, "Standard Practice for Extreme Value Analysis of Non metallic Inclusions in Steel and Other
Microstructural Features.
312-1-1.2 Tube Bundle
The following areas of the tube bundle should be examined at
a minimum:
a) the first three rows adjacent to the inlet nozzle and the last
two rows adjacent to the exit nozzle.
b) every second tube around the perimeter of the bundle. For
multipass heat exchangers, the perimeter of each pass
shall be included.
c) a selection of tubes in the interior section of the bundle.
d) areas with a history of active damage mechanisms.
e) areas that have not previously been examined.
f) failure of 10% of the tubes examined shall require an
additional 10% of tubes to be examined in the examined
area, as per (a) through (e).
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28. Tube Plugging – Tapper Plug
• All tubes that are plugged should be pierced to provide venting and draining to prevent possible plug blowout.
Always puncture the tube before plugging
Tubesheet
Tubesheet
Tube
Friction Taper Plug to be used only when
• Shell side operating pressure <=1.5 Mpa
• Shell side operating temperature <=205 oC
• Tube to tubesheet are expanded not welded
Plug Map
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29. Tube Plugging – Welded Plug
• Plugs with different shapes can be installed by welding to the tubesheet or to the inner surface of the tube
• Sometimes the plug is welded to ensure it doesn’t leak or blow out and turn into a projectile.
• When it is welded, the plug should have a material test report.
• The welding must be done in accordance with approved WPS, with care of requirements of Dehydrogenration
(if applicable) PWHT … etc.
• Mock-up to be prepared to ensure proper application and qualifications of the welders
• Plug map shall be prepared to record number of location of plugged tubes
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30. Tube Plugging – Mechanical Plug
• Mechanical plugs should be considered in situations where friction fit
tapered plugs are not appropriate for the pressure and/or temperature of
service or other technical / environmental conditions.
• Mechanical plugs are typically installed by a pneumatic or hydraulic
system. Other styles of plugs may be considered for higher pressures.
Installation Video
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31. Tube Plugging – TEMA NOTES
TEMA E-4.8 PLUGGING OF TUBES
• In U-tube heat exchangers, and other exchangers of special design, it may not be feasible to remove and
replace defective tubes. Defective tubes may be plugged using commercially available tapered plugs with
ferrules or tapered only plugs which may or may not be seal welded.
• Excessive tube plugging may result in reduced thermal performance, higher pressure drop, and/or mechanical
damage. It is the user's responsibility to remove plugs and neutralize the bundle prior to sending it to a shop
for repairs.
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