@Edstainless, a lot of thanks for your valuable input!!!
Based on the available data, I tried to perform vibration calculations (manually) but this did not work as the calculation model I used was for TEMA shell and Tube Heat exchangers (which have a cylindrical shell). Earlier, I suspected it...
@FacEngrPE
The plant is relatively new. Installed 5 years ago and the possibility of reworked tubes is slim. The Expanded only and Expanded plus welded tubes are part of the OEM's design. Please view the drawings and material details in the file linked below for further clarity. Location marked...
Hello everyone!
I have been assigned the task of Failure Root Cause Analysis of Failure of Air Preheater Tubes of a Coal-based Circulating Fluidised Bed (CFBC Boiler). The details of the failure are as below. Input from the community will be highly appreciated.
- Air Preheater is of tubular...
