ASME SB163 Monel 400 Seamless Tube Bundle for Air Cooler
Yuhong Holding Group Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of engineered thermal management equipment. Through our TEMA Heat Exchanger platform, we specialize in shell & tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels, air coolers (fin-fan coolers), and their high-performance components.
Product Overview
This Air Cooler Tube Bundle is engineered for superior performance in highly corrosive environments. It features ASME SB163 Monel 400 seamless tubes combined with high-thermal-conductivity A1060 aluminum extruded fins, ensuring long-term reliability and maximum heat dissipation efficiency.
Construction & Component Details
| Component |
Material Standard / Specification |
Key Characteristics & Role |
| Heat Transfer Tubes |
ASME SB163, Alloy 400 (Monel 400) |
Seamless nickel-copper alloy tubes providing the primary corrosion barrier and pressure containment |
| Fins |
A1060 Aluminum, Extruded Type |
High-purity aluminum fins mechanically bonded to tubes, offering excellent heat transfer and corrosion resistance |
| Header / Manifold |
Typically Monel 400, Carbon Steel (lined), or ASME SB171 Alloy 400 |
Distributes and collects process fluid; material selected for compatibility with tube and service fluid |
| Side Frame / Support |
Carbon Steel (galvanized or painted) or Stainless Steel |
Provides structural rigidity to the entire tube bundle assembly |
| Nozzles |
Forged to match Header material (e.g., SA182 F44) |
Connection points for process fluid inlet and outlet |
Technical Highlights & Advantages
- Unmatched Corrosion Defense: Monel 400 tube core delivers outstanding resistance to chloride-ion stress-corrosion cracking, sulfuric and hydrofluoric acids, and alkalies
- Optimized Thermal Performance: Extruded aluminum fins create a durable, integral fin-tube bond with minimal contact resistance, maximizing air-side heat transfer efficiency
- Robust Mechanical Design: Constructed to withstand operational thermal cycling and vibration, ensuring stable fin-to-tube contact and long-term structural integrity
- Custom Configuration: Tailored bundle dimensions, tube layout, fin density, and header design to match specific airflow, thermal duty, and spatial constraints
Typical Applications & Value
- Critical Service Environments: Ideally suited for offshore oil & gas platforms, chemical processing plants, seawater cooling circuits, and marine applications
- Lifecycle Cost Reduction: Exceptional durability of Monel 400 minimizes tube failure and fluid leakage, reducing unplanned downtime and maintenance costs
- Efficiency Maintenance: Stable extruded fin design prevents fin loosening over time, maintaining consistent heat transfer performance