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    Cooling Water Exchanger Tube Selection

    rmw, we have an existing copper tube exchanger in service. We want to replace it with either copper or cupronickel tubes. I'm just trying to get some reference material that would help us decide which one lasts longer. I did find some kind of reference in an old Metals Handbook that gave...
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    Cooling Water Exchanger Tube Selection

    I don't mind doing some of the legwork on this but I'm really just looking for good reference material such as a NACE document. However, the temperature is 50F to 120F. I have no idea what the quality of the water is and the shell side has lube oil.
  3. pengin40

    Cooling Water Exchanger Tube Selection

    I have a project to install a smaller cooler that will use either copper or cupronickel tubes on the cooling water side. Does anyone know of good references to compare life expectancies for these two materials in cooling water service?
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