As fuel sources shift toward biomass and alternative energy, boiler deposits change too. Here's what plant operators and maintenance technicians need to know about keeping heat exchangers clean.
Welded tube-to-tubesheet joints present unique removal and maintenance challenges in the field — here's what contractors need to know about proper tooling and technique.
In nuclear heat exchanger applications, there isn't much room for improvisation. The materials are expensive, the access constraints are significant, and mistakes are hard to correct in the field. This article covers what makes sleeve expansion in these settings different and what to account for before tooling is ever specified.
"Header" and "channel" get used interchangeably on job sites, but they describe fundamentally different configurations that require different tooling strategies. Here's how to tell them apart and what each one means for your next job.
From flat faces to contours, roller burnishing tools improve finish, accuracy, and durability. Learn how to apply burnishing to your part.
Learn how to install tubes in a U-tube heat exchanger. Manage tube projection, avoid over-rolling, and protect your bundle long-term.
Discover the key maintenance practices that protect mechanical joining tools, prevent premature wear, and keep joint quality consistent over time.
Sharp tube inlets cause turbulence and erosion. Condenser tube flaring creates smoother flow, protects inlets, and extends the life of your heat transfer system.
Proper tube expander heat management starts with the right lubricant. Learn how to protect tooling, reduce wear, and avoid expensive replacements.
The burnishing process is a precision cold working method that significantly improves the surface integrity of a material by imparting compressive residual stress. Unlike grinding or reaming, burnishing uses pressure from a hardened roller or ball to plastically deform the surface layer without removing material.
