ASTM A335 P22 Solid Fin Tube For Refinery Heaters And Economizers

1. ASTM A335 Grade P22 is a chromium-molybdenum alloy steel with the following specifications:

• Chemical Composition

• Mechanical Properties:

• Tensile Strength: ≥415 MPa (60,200 psi)

  Yield Strength: ≥205 MPa (29,700 psi)

  Hardness: ≤163 HBW (Brinell)

  Elongation: ≥30% (in 50mm)

• Heat Treatment

Normalized at 900–975°C (1652–1787°F) and tempered at 675–760°C (1247–1400°F).

2. Manufacturing Standards & Testing

Compliance:

ASTM A335 (material)

ASME BPVC Section I & VIII (pressure design)

TEMA (Thermal Exchanger Manufacturers Association) for finned tube bundles.

Testing:

Hydrostatic Test: 1.5x design pressure for 10+ seconds.

NDT (Non-Destructive Testing):

Ultrasonic testing (UT) for base tube integrity.

Dye penetrant testing (PT) for weld joints.

3. Application-Specific Configurations

Power Plant Boilers:

Superheaters: Fins optimized for 400–600°C flue gas with ash erosion resistance.

Economizers: Low-fin-density designs (3–5 FPI) to minimize fouling.

Refinery Heaters:

Stainless steel fin tips for sulfidation resistance in H₂S-rich environments.

Waste Heat Recovery Units:

Custom fin spacing to handle particulate-laden exhaust (e.g., cement kilns).

4. Advantages Over Serrated/Embedded Fins

• Durability: No risk of fin loosening or debris entrapment (critical in ash/slag environments).
• Thermal Fatigue Resistance: Monolithic construction handles rapid temperature swings.
• Ease of Cleaning: Smooth fin surfaces reduce fouling in dirty gas streams.