Mechanical turbulence springs are built into the heat exchange tubes to prevent scale formation inside them
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In petrochemical plants, circulating water generally flows inside the tubes of water coolers. A large portion of them tends to develop scale after operating for some time. The heat exchange efficiency decreases, and in severe cases, heat exchange ceases to function. For certain applications where it is suitable to use mechanical springs installed inside pipes, as the circulating water flows under a certain pressure, the springs move radially and linearly within the pipe, rubbing against the inner wall of the pipe; this helps to prevent the formation of scale on the inner wall of the pipe, and this approach has proven very effective over many years of use. This is a method to prevent scale formation. However, using this method requires that the circulating water contain no solids such as stones, as these can interfere with the operation of the turbulence generator and result in poor performance.
In petrochemical plants, installing mechanical spring perturbators inside the heat exchange tubes can effectively prevent the formation of scale. This method effectively prevents scale deposition and improves heat exchange efficiency by allowing the spring to move radially and linearly within the tube as circulating water flows, thereby rubbing against the tube walls. However, when using this method, it is necessary to ensure that the circulating water does not contain solid impurities such as stones, in order to avoid affecting the proper operation and effectiveness of the turbulence-inducing equipment. .
This is because water used for daily purposes is the cheapest, but precisely because it’s the cheapest, it ends up being the most expensive; as a result, repairs are necessary every few years, and corrosion issues also need to be taken into account.
How are the springs placed? How long to put it?