Furfural condenser

[Soldador]

divice: dry furfural condenser
application: lubricant manufacture
objective: exchange heat between two different circuit of furfural in order to save energy.
subject: Materials Selection
Hi Guys,

is it possible to use carbon steel or stainless steel in tubes of Furfural condensers?

Tin= 450 ºF Pin=80 psi
Tout= 400 ºF Pout= 45 psi

have you ever seen this in the manufacturing of lubricant?
I belive that the tubes must be made of aluminum
does any body know why?

Thanks.

 

[rnd2]

furfural is a highly reactive alcohol and may be sensitive to metal catalysts. Try the chemical guys.