ADVANTAGES

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Advantages of the Breech-Lock

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thinner channel) and easier to handle

- The overall exchanger is li
et can be tightened from the outside during operation
- The intemal tubesheet-to-s
el diaphragm weld) is required to open the channel
- No cutting ofwelded parts (1
for maintenance
- There is no need for hydraulic
sioning devices to remove the channel cover and
reassemble the exchanger, thus eliminating the number of tightening cycles and strain gauge
measurements

These advantages allow for easy operation and maintenance of the Breech-Lock closure ..lbesc ~~1
exchangers are easy to operate and comparatively easy to dismantle and reassembl'e, w .u _
results in more reliable operation and shorier shut down time .

EASIER MAINTENANCE
+ SHORTER SHUT DOWN TIME
= HIGHER EFFICIENCY

EASYINSTALLATION
SPECIAL DISMANTLING JIG
IMB

T
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has developed a unique, proprietary jig assembly designed to facilitate. dismantling and

reassembling operations. With the IMB jig it is possible to open the channel, remove the intemals,
eassemble and reclose of the Breech-Lock

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exchangers in a very short time without

ing supports, fine pitch adjustment screws, and

es. AII of tfiis, together with its ergonomic design,
for Breech-Lock exchangeF

onamac ~
of 11le exchanger .
on() US operation with no need
t ant facilities, such as cranes, etc .

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.j::un:;.t.;;;;tingi'

e jig is lifted and positioned on the

surface, opening the channel and

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,:,,;;mov.ing
the

threaded ring and cover takes

capproximately

10 minutes.

The entire

sequence of activities :from completion of

shut down to full disassembly of the intemals ,
can usually be performed in one to three
hours depending on the size of the exchanger .

A different version of the IMB jig is also

available for use with verticalBreech-Lock
exchangers.

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8"

aintenance.

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TECHNOLOGY

IteJmals offers exceptional maintenanG advantages over

- Avoid deformation of the intemal bolts,

- Avoid overstressing of intemal push bolts,
- The seal gasket, confined into the diaphragm, follows the relative movement of the
diaphragm with respect to the channel due to differential thermal expansion, thus guaranteeing
the sealing even during transient conditions.

DESIGN

Formerly adopted by IMB the hydrostatic

pressure load is taken by the channel body
and not by' heavy bolting (bolts are only
sized for gasket compression loading). This
allows a relatively thin design of the channel
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(no edgebendingdue 10 bol1 g) with consequent
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reduction in the exchanger's size and weight .

APPLICATIONS & RELIABILITY

Koch Heat Transfer Coropany S.r.
heat exchangers for many major
been in successful operation for
Breech-Lock closure is suitab1
.

gas compreSSlOn,amrnoma
IMB Breech- Lock exchange
than 1,000 Breech-Lock exc
Koch Heat Transfer.

Vertical Breech-Lock excllangers for Hydrocracker

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