U-Tube Heat Exchangers
Ovaco offers industry-leading and innovative solutions in the production of U-Pipe Type Heat Exchangers. These heat exchangers are ideal for meeting energy transfer requirements with their versatile designs. They have a wide range of applications from industrial applications to power plants.
Highlights:
Flexible Design: Thanks to its U-tube structure, it can compensate for expansion and contraction movements.
High Efficiency: Optimized design for maximum energy transfer.
Durable Materials: Durable materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel and copper are used.
Materials Used:
Carbon Steel: A cost-effective and durable solution for general industrial applications.
Stainless Steel: Offers corrosion resistance and long life; suitable for the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Copper: Improves energy efficiency with good thermal conductivity.
Other Materials: Special materials such as titanium and nickel alloys can also be used according to project requirements.
International Production Standards:
Ovaco complies with internationally recognized standards in heat exchanger production:
ASME Sect. VIII, Div. 1: Design and manufacturing standards for pressure vessels.
TEMA (Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association): Global guidance for heat exchanger design and manufacturing.
ISO 9001: International standards for quality management processes.
Calculation and Design:
Heat Transfer Analysis: Energy transfer is calculated by considering the flow rate, pressure and temperature of the fluids.
Pressure and Expansion Analysis: Optimized structure for high pressure conditions and expansion movements.
Corrosion Assessment: Material selection and design to minimize potential corrosion risks.
Quality Control:
Nondestructive Testing: Structural integrity is checked by radiographic, ultrasonic and pressure tests.
Raw Material Certification: All materials used are certified in accordance with international standards.
Final Performance Tests: Maximum heat transfer performance and tightness of the heat exchangers are checked.