Anode Protection Sulfuric Acid Cooler with Anodic Protection and
High-Efficiency Heat Transfer for Corrosion Resistant Industrial
Use Second Absorption Acid Cooler
Process parameters |
Project | Design parameters | Performance parameters |
| Shell Side | Tube Side | Shell Side | Tube Side |
MEDIUM | Fluid name | Sulfuric Acid 98.5% | Cooling Water | Sulfuric Acid 98.5% | Cooling Water |
| Temperature (Inlet) ℃ | 96 | 33 | 96 | 33 |
| Temperature (Outlet)℃ | 80 | 43 | 80 | 42.956 |
| Liquid Kg/h | 1412400 | | 1412400 | 865000 |
| Density(inlet/outlet) Kg/m3 | 1840 | 1000 | 1840 | 1000 |
| Viscosity(inlet/outlet)(cp) | 7.9 | 0.76 | 7.9 | 0.76 |
| Inlet pressure Mpa | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Pressure drop, Mpa | ≤0.07 | ≤0.06 | 0.062 | 0.008 |
PERFORMANCE | Heat exchanged quantity W | | ~9968405.3 |
| Flow rate m/s | | 0.574 | 1.245 |
| Heat transfer area affluent coefficient | | 1.1 |
| Heat transfer coefficient W/m2 ℃ | | 820.668 |
| Heat transfer area m2 | | 260 |
MATERIAL | Type | shell and tube | The flow form | counter-current flow |
| Sealing form | welding connection in acid side, flange connection in water side |
| Materials and specifications | shell | 316L δ= 12 |
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| Heat transfer tube | 316L Φ19.05×1.65×4500 |
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| Tubesheet | 316L δ= 60 |
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| Baffle-crossing | 316L δ= 12 |
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| head | 316L δ= 60 |
| Flange standard | Shell Side | Tube Side |
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| HG/T20615-2009 class150 RF | HG/T20615-2009 class150 RF |
Size | Φ1200×6794×1674 |
Operating weight | 14409 Kg |
The scope of supply | ●Complete set ●Control system ●Special cable ●Random accessories |
Heat Exchanger Cooler for Acid Industrial Applications
Jiangsu Carpe Diem Ocean Equipment Co., Ltd. applies its technical
capabilities to the engineering and supply of advanced thermal
management systems for chemical processing applications, with
distinguished expertise in the Anode Protection Sulfuric Acid
Cooler. This unit represents a vital component in achieving safe,
productive, and sustained operation within modern sulfuric acid
production environments.
General Specification
The Anode Protection Sulfuric Acid Cooler is constructed as a
shell-and-tube heat exchanger precisely engineered to reduce the
temperature of concentrated sulfuric acid—typically contained
within the 93% to 99% range—across the drying and absorption
sections of contact process plants. The intensely corrosive
behavior of hot concentrated acid ordinarily causes standard
building metals to fail rapidly. This apparatus addresses such
concerns through anodic protection, an electrochemical approach
that maintains stainless steel in a passive and corrosion-resistant
status.
Scientific Basis and Functional Approach
The fundamental concept centers on anodic protection, whereby
stainless steel elements (serving as the anode) are held at a
controlled electrical point within their "passive domain." This
state is realized through a cathodic assembly—whether extended
cathodes positioned through the shell or pin-style cathodes
inserted in nozzles—functioning in coordination with a reference
electrode and a potentiostat that directs the DC current flow.
- Protective Coating Development: A low-voltage direct current is applied to stimulate the growth of
a durable oxide film across all interior surfaces. This film acts
as a protective shield, diminishing corrosion rates by several
orders of magnitude.
- Voltage Monitoring and Correction: The electrical voltage between the steel and the reference
electrode undergoes constant surveillance. The regulation system
carries out dynamic adjustments to the current, preserving the
metal firmly within the passive area and preventing both active
breakdown at lower levels and transpassive corrosion at higher
levels.
- Engineering Architecture: The cooler is structurally configured to withstand the thermal
loads typical of the operational setting. Design attributes,
including rod-patterned baffles, serve to curtail tube oscillation
while simultaneously elevating heat transfer effectiveness.
Core Capabilities and Usage Benefits
Reliable Corrosion Inhibition
Anodic protection significantly restricts chemical deterioration,
enabling austenitic stainless steels to perform consistently in
conditions where they would normally be inadequate—thus reinforcing
continuous operational security.
Extended Working Life
Through the steady preservation of the passive oxide coating, the
equipment remains guarded from chemical attack, delivering a
substantially prolonged service duration compared to unprotected
equivalents.
Optimized Heat Exchange
The system layout encourages turbulent acid circulation and
integrates high-efficiency heat transfer surfaces, which are
critical for precise temperature management and effective energy
consumption.
Operational Dependability
Through consistent protective parameters and comprehensive
oversight capabilities—including remote diagnostic functions in
contemporary versions—the risk of acid leakage and unforeseen
interruptions is significantly minimized.
Energy Recuperation Potential
By enabling safe functioning at increased temperatures (reaching up
to 160°C or higher), these units support the retrieval of
high-grade waste heat, thereby enhancing the overall energy
performance of the sulfuric acid facility.
Jiangsu Carpe Diem Ocean Equipment Co., Ltd.
offers these superior cooling solutions, guaranteeing clients
access to durable, low-maintenance equipment engineered to meet the
stringent requirements of large-scale sulfuric acid manufacturing.