Bending seamed SS pipe into tube bundles
Bending seamed SS pipe into tube bundles
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Is there a reference or some direction you can give regarding whether or not to use seam welded SS pipe versus seamless SS pipe in creating heat exchanger tube bundles?
I assume that heat treating for stress relief must be an issue. Any others?
I assume that heat treating for stress relief must be an issue. Any others?





RE: Bending seamed SS pipe into tube bundles
If the tubing has been properly annealed bending will be not problem. For tight bends we try to make sure that the welds are on the neutral axis, when we can find them.
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RE: Bending seamed SS pipe into tube bundles