Tubes in existing condenser had thinned and had ro be replaced. project included the following:
1462 tubes, 23mmOD with 1mm wall
Tubes Admiralty Brass to ASTM B 111
Tube plates kept in position while old tubes removed
measured holes to calculate expansion required
expanded tubes to desired wall thinning
cut and trimmed tube ends to be flush with tube plate
refurbished water box and reassembled pressure side of condenser.Customer: Ballance Agri -Nutrients
Location: Mt Maunganui
Industry: Power and Energy