Whether it is the boiler of a power plant, the reaction tank of a chemical plant, or the outdoor unit of an air conditioner at home, as long as the temperature of cold and hot fluids needs to be exchanged, stainless steel heat exchange tubes must be relied on – it is like the “heat dissipation ribs” of the equipment, responsible for moving heat around.
Compared with copper tubes, stainless steel heat exchange tubes have three “unique skills”:
1. Durable
Under the same thickness, the strength of stainless steel heat exchange tubes is twice that of copper tubes. In high-pressure conditions, stainless steel heat exchange tubes will basically not deform.
2. Hygiene and safety
The surface of stainless steel heat exchange tubes is smooth and not easy to breed bacteria. It is hygienic and safe and is popular in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
3. Lifespan rolling
If copper tubes are used in chemical plants, they will be corroded and leak within three years, while stainless steel heat exchange tubes can be used for about 15 years.
Although stainless steel heat exchange tubes have many advantages, they still need to be cleaned regularly when used, otherwise the scale on the inner wall will also affect the heat exchange efficiency.