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Preparation Before Installation
Equipment inspection: Check the appearance of the tube-and-fin heat exchanger for any damage or deformation, whether the fins are intact and free of inverted, and whether the pipes are clogged or leaking. At the same time, check whether the specification and model of the heat exchanger match with the steam generator to ensure that it can meet the working requirements of the steam generator, such as pressure, temperature, flow and other parameters.
Preparation of tools and materials: Prepare the tools required for installation, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, welding equipment, lifting equipment, etc., as well as sealing materials, gaskets, bolts, nuts and other auxiliary materials.
Site cleanup: Clean up the installation site near the steam generator to ensure that the site is level, clean, has enough space for installation operations, and facilitates subsequent maintenance and overhaul.
Installation Steps
Positioning and fixing: Determine the installation position of the tube and fin heat exchanger according to the structure and design requirements of the steam generator. In general, it should be located as close as possible to the steam generator to reduce the length of the connecting piping, heat loss and pressure drop. Use lifting equipment to place the heat exchanger smoothly at the predetermined location, and then securely fasten it to the foundation by means of ground bolts or other fixtures to ensure that it will not wobble or be displaced during operation.
Piping connection: Connect the steam outlet of the steam generator to the steam inlet of the tube-fin heat exchanger to ensure a tight, leak-free connection. Connection methods usually include welding, flange connection or threaded connection, etc. Choose the appropriate connection method according to the material of the piping and design requirements. During the connection process, pay attention to the direction and slope of the piping to facilitate the smooth flow of steam and condensate discharge. At the same time, install the necessary valves, filters, flow meters and other fittings to facilitate the control and monitoring of steam flow and pressure.
Finned Tube Installation: If the finned tube of the tube-fin heat exchanger is removable, the finned tube needs to be inspected and cleaned before installation to ensure that there are no debris in the tube. Then insert the finned tubes into the corresponding holes of the tube plate according to the correct method and fix them. The fixing method can be expansion, welding or combination of expansion and welding, etc. The specific method is determined according to the design and manufacturing requirements of the heat exchanger. During the installation process, attention should be paid to avoid damage to the fins and tubes, and to ensure the sealing performance between the finned tube and the tube plate.
Connection of auxiliary systems: Connect the auxiliary systems of the tube and fin heat exchanger, such as condensate discharge system, air cooling system (if any). The condensate discharge system should ensure that the water after steam condensation can be discharged in a timely and smooth manner, so as to avoid the condensate from accumulating in the heat exchanger and affecting the heat exchange effect. The air cooling system should be connected to ensure smooth air flow, so that it can effectively cool the heat exchanger and lower its temperature.
Installation Precautions
Sealing Problems: During installation, all connection parts should ensure good sealing performance to prevent vapor leakage. Use suitable sealing materials, such as gaskets and seals, and check their integrity and fit during installation. When welding connections, ensure the quality of welding to avoid defects such as porosity and cracks.
Thermal expansion compensation: When steam flows in the tube and fin heat exchanger, it will increase the temperature of the heat exchanger, which will result in thermal expansion. During installation, the effect of thermal expansion should be considered and appropriate compensation measures should be taken, such as installing expansion joints and adopting flexible connections, etc., in order to prevent damage to the equipment due to thermal stress.
Fluid flow direction and flow rate: Ensure that the flow direction of steam and other fluids in the heat exchanger meets the design requirements to ensure good heat transfer. At the same time, the fluid flow rate should be controlled to avoid too high a flow rate resulting in excessive pressure loss or scouring wear on the pipe and fins, and too low a flow rate will affect the heat transfer efficiency.
Installation accuracy: the installation accuracy of the tube and fin heat exchanger has an important impact on its performance. In the installation process, it is necessary to operate in strict accordance with the design requirements and installation specifications to ensure that the level of the heat exchanger, verticality and relative positional accuracy between the components.
