Thermal expansion coefficient of composite panel equipment
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When using composite panels as heat exchanger shells, how should the coefficient of thermal expansion be taken into account? Previously, it was always considered based on the carbon steel base layer, but the stainless steel coating must also have an impact, right?
If considering a double-layer structure, then similarly, the tube sheet itself also experiences thermal expansion. So what is the thickness of the tube sheet?
There is definitely an impact, but based on engineering experience, it’s possible to design according to various standards; there are some minor issues that are simply ignored in practice