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How Titanium Heat Exchanger Tubes Reduce Downtime in Sulfuric Acid Processing

2025-06-30
Latest company news about How Titanium Heat Exchanger Tubes Reduce Downtime in Sulfuric Acid Processing

In sulfuric acid processing, equipment reliability and material durability are essential to maintaining consistent plant operation. One of the most frequent causes of unplanned downtime is corrosion failure in heat exchangers, where traditional materials like stainless steel and copper alloys often degrade rapidly under harsh acidic conditions. Titanium heat exchanger tubes, particularly those manufactured to ASTM B338 standards, have proven to be a highly effective solution for extending operational life and reducing maintenance interruptions.

 

Titanium Grade 2 and Grade 12 are commonly used in sulfuric acid applications due to their outstanding resistance to corrosion, even at elevated temperatures and concentrations. Unlike steel, titanium forms a stable, protective oxide film on its surface, which significantly reduces the risk of uniform corrosion, pitting, and stress corrosion cracking. This property makes titanium tubing ideal for heat exchangers in acid plants where performance reliability is critical.

 

Jiangsu Hongbao High-Precise Pipe&Tube Co., Ltd. produces a wide range of titanium heat exchanger tubes with outer diameters from 6mm to 60mm, wall thickness from 0.5mm to 2.5mm, and lengths up to 18 meters. Our tubes are used in horizontal and vertical shell-and-tube heat exchangers across chemical facilities processing sulfuric acid and related by-products. We ensure consistent quality through advanced manufacturing processes, including vacuum annealing, precision rolling, and hydraulic pressure testing.

 

Field experience shows that titanium heat exchanger tubes can operate for over a decade with minimal degradation in sulfuric acid conditions, significantly reducing the need for replacement or repair. This directly translates into fewer plant shutdowns, lower maintenance costs, and increased productivity.

 

Using titanium is not just about extending tube life—it's about improving the overall reliability and safety of acid processing systems. By minimizing the risks associated with material failure, titanium helps operators maintain stable production and meet demanding process requirements.