Chemical Processing - November 2007 - (Page 33) ube corrosion, fouling and leakage in heat transfer equipment at chemical plants creates unfavorable conditions that can seep across the entire business. Indeed, inefficient heat transfer is a common bottleneck at sites around the world, often adding significant expense to operations. The bare carbon steel tubing used in heat exchangers, condensers and other heat-transfer equipment is a key culprit. However, applying a polymer coating to the inner diameter (ID) of the tubes can cut plant and equipment downtime, extend intervals for routine maintenance, lengthen the life of capital assets and improve energy efficiency. Today, many companies conwww.chemicalprocessing.com sider ID coatings a best practice for extending the performance and lifecycle of a heat transfer system. After coating the tubular systems in its heat exchangers, One Gulf Coast refinery estimates $30,000 savings per day from more reliable production, reduced downtime and lower energy costs — or nearly $9 million per year. Additionally, the site saves an extra $3 million annually in retubing costs compared to its historical retubing cycles. The power of polymers Tubular heat exchangers that run cooling water are the most likely candidates for protective coatings. Water November 2007 • 33 http://www.chemicalprocessing.com
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