ASME Section VIII Div. 1 TEMA Class BKU Heat Exchanger Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger

Place of Origin: China
Brand Name: YUHONG
Certification: ASME SEC. VIII DIV.1 ED.2010&TEMA "R" ED.2007
Model Number: FLOATING HEAD TYPE
Minimum Order Quantity: 1Set
Price: 10,000-500,000 USD
Packaging Details: Ply-wooden Case /Iron Case/ Bundle with plastic Cap
Delivery Time: 100-120DAYS
Payment Terms: L/C,T/T
Supply Ability: 10SETS/MONTHS
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Specifications
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ASME Section VIII heat exchanger

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TEMA Class BKU shell and tube

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shell and tube heat exchanger

Code:
ASME Sec. VIII Div. 1 / TEMA Class BKU
Tube:
ASME SA-213 Grade TP316L
Shell:
ASME SA-516 / SA-106
Baffle:
ASME SA-516 Grade 70
Tubesheet:
ASME SA-516 Grade 70
Support:
SA516 GR.60
Product Description
ASME Section VIII Div. 1 TEMA Class BKU Heat Exchanger Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger

ASME Section VIII Div. 1 TEMA Class BKU Heat Exchanger Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger

Reboiler kettle-type shell and tube heat exchanger designed for CO₂ removal plants in direct reduced iron (DRI) facilities. Manufactured as an ASME Section VIII Division 1 stamped TEMA heat exchanger, the shell side processes MDEA stripping solution while low-pressure steam flows through the tube side. The unit features an expanded kettle shell cross-section (1,649 mm ID / 2,730 mm ID) with an internal overflow weir plate to facilitate vapor-liquid separation across a 670 m² active heating surface.

Note: High-density finned tube bundle configurations can be integrated into specialized gas-phase recovery circuits requiring enlarged external heat transfer surface areas.
Core Components & Material Specifications
Component Part Material Grade / Standard Specification ASME / ASTM Code
Pressure Shell & Transition Cone SA-516 Grade 70 Carbon Steel Plate / SA-106 Grade B Pipe ASME SA-516 / SA-106
Channel / Channel Cover SA-516 Grade 70 Carbon Steel Plate ASME SA-516 Grade 70
U-Bend Heat Transfer Tubes SA-213 TP316L Seamless Stainless Steel (25.4 mm OD x 2.11 mm MW) ASME SA-213 Grade TP316L
Stationary Tubesheet SA-516 Grade 70 Carbon Steel Plate with SS 316L Overlay ASME SA-516 / SA-240
Baffles & Support Plates Carbon Steel / SS 304 Baffle Structural Supports ASME Sec. II / TEMA Class BKU
External Bolting (Studs / Nuts) SA-193 Grade B7 Galvanized Studs / SA-194 Grade 2H Nuts ASME SA-193 / SA-194
Internal Gaskets Double Jacketed Metal Gasket SS 304 with Flexible Graphite Fill ASME B16.20
Process Nozzles & Flanges Carbon Steel SA-105 / SA-106 Grade B (NPS 18, 24, 30) ASME B16.5 / ASME B16.47
Core Technical & Fabrication Features
  • ASME Code Stamped Kettle Construction: Built to ASME Section VIII Division 1 and TEMA Class BKU specifications, featuring an asymmetrical kettle shell geometry to accommodate phase-change vapor disengagement.
  • U-Tube Matrix Layout: Incorporates 25.4 mm OD SA-213 TP316L seamless tubes bent into a U-tube configuration to allow unrestricted thermal expansion during thermal cycles.
  • Internal Weir Plate Disengagement: Integrates a full-height internal overflow weir plate dividing the boiling zone from the liquid draw-off compartment.
  • Tube-to-Tubesheet Joints: Tubes are expanded and strength-welded to the SS 316L cladded face of the SA-516 Grade 70 tubesheet.
  • Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT): Shell-side carbon steel pressure-retaining weldments undergo stress relief heat treatment per ASME Section VIII Division 1 rules.
Quality Assurance & Testing Specifications
  • Radiographic Examination (RT): Spot radiographic testing (RT-3 / ASME UW-11) conducted on longitudinal and circumferential main shell seam welds.
  • Liquid Penetrant Examination (PT): 100% liquid penetrant testing executed on tube-to-tubesheet strength welds and SS 316L overlay surfaces.
  • Hydrostatic Pressure Test: Shop hydrostatic pressure test performed in horizontal position at 10.5 bar(g) on the tube side and 5.3 bar(g) on the shell side using treated water.
  • Surface Preparation & Coating: External carbon steel surfaces blast cleaned to ISO 8501-1 Sa 2.5 (Near-White Metal) and coated with high-temperature primer and topcoat.
  • Material Certification: All pressure-retaining components, flanges, and structural attachments furnished with EN 10204 Type 3.1 material test certificates.
International Logistics & Market Support
  • Internal Nitrogen Purge: Shell and tube chambers thoroughly dried after hydrotest and sealed with a positive pressure nitrogen blanket for overseas transit.
  • Structural Support Saddle Interface: Outfitted with dual heavy-duty steel saddles featuring 12.7 mm base plates, sliding slots (38×76 mm), and 3 mm SS 304 isolation plates under sliding pads.
  • Export Compliance Documentation: Delivered with ASME Form U-1A Manufacturer's Data Report, complete MTR dossiers per EN 10204 3.1, NDE inspection logs, and pre-cleared documentation for North African and Middle Eastern customs release.
ASME Section VIII Div. 1 TEMA Class BKU Heat Exchanger - Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger unit
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Dilshod Karimov from Uzbekistan
Jan 12.2026
We integrated this into our natural gas processing line. The fixed tube design is very compact and fits our layout perfectly. You can tell the materials are heavy-duty—it handles high pressure without a sweat.
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T*n from Canada
Dec 15.2025
The SA516 Gr485 material is known for its low-temperature toughness, and the vendor confirmed the impact testing met our specifications. Shipping to a remote location is always challenging, but the crating was heavy-duty and protected the unit during the long truck haul.
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Imran from Pakistan
Oct 17.2025
The ASME VIII-1 certification gave us confidence in the design, and the SA516 Gr485 shell thickness was verified upon arrival—it matched the datasheet exactly. What really stood out was the after-sales support; when we had questions about the gasket specifications during installation, the technical team responded within hours via WhatsApp. The unit has been running 24/7 for two months now, handling our solvent recovery process efficiently.
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