Steel plates Vs forging on Tubesheets
Steel plates Vs forging on Tubesheets
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Hi guys.
I have a doubt here and I hope you can help me.
I am working on a design of a tubesheet and the client wants to be made of SA-240 (Stainless steel)which the product form is plate according to ASME SECTION II D. All tubesheets I've seen are made of forged steel and that's why I Looked for a material with the same chemichal composition as SA-240 and I found SA-182.
I would like to see your point of view if the tubesheet is made from a steel plate over a forged steel.
Wich are the pros and cons if I choose the forged steel.
Thanks.
I have a doubt here and I hope you can help me.
I am working on a design of a tubesheet and the client wants to be made of SA-240 (Stainless steel)which the product form is plate according to ASME SECTION II D. All tubesheets I've seen are made of forged steel and that's why I Looked for a material with the same chemichal composition as SA-240 and I found SA-182.
I would like to see your point of view if the tubesheet is made from a steel plate over a forged steel.
Wich are the pros and cons if I choose the forged steel.
Thanks.





RE: Steel plates Vs forging on Tubesheets
Call up a HX fabricator and ask about the forged vs. non-forged availability and schedules for the material you desire.
It has been my experience that large diameter austenitic forgings are available internationally, but you may have to wait to get them.
MJCronin
Sr. Process Engineer
RE: Steel plates Vs forging on Tubesheets
RE: Steel plates Vs forging on Tubesheets
2) See ASME VIII Div 1 UW-13 (f) (2)
Regards
r6155
RE: Steel plates Vs forging on Tubesheets
General Blr. CA,USA
RE: Steel plates Vs forging on Tubesheets
Otherwise, use plate. As marty007 says it is very common.
Regards,
Mike
The problem with sloppy work is that the supply FAR EXCEEDS the demand