Alfa Laval’s new tantalum range to minimise lifecycle costs for heat exchangers

By admin April 11, 2014 10:42 am IST

Alfa Laval
is launching a new range of tantalum heat exchangers that offer
exceptionally high corrosion resistance of a solid tantalum heat
exchanger, but at a much lower investment cost. The combined benefits of
lower capital cost, long lifetime and minimal maintenance requirements
results in significantly lower total cost of ownership compared to heat
exchangers made of high-grade alloys, graphite, silicon carbide or
glass.Unique surface treatmentTantalum
is one of the most corrosion-resistant metals, but it’s also very
costly, making solid tantalum heat exchangers extremely expensive. The
new heat exchangers are made of stainless steel and have undergone a
unique treatment where a thin layer of tantalum is metallurgically
bonded to all surfaces exposed to corrosive media. The result is maximum
corrosion resistance and mechanical stability at a low investment cost,
making the technology affordable to a wide range of applications.Designed for the toughest conditionsThe