API Heat Transfer - Type OP

Description


BASCO® OP design has remained the preferred tema type AEW Shell and tube heat exchanger in the market for over six Decades. The “OP” or “O-Ring Protected” design features removable tube bundle, nozzle location flexibility, and a unique threaded o-ring retainer that permits removal of the reversing bonnet without disturbing the piping or draining the shellside fluid. Removal of the channel cover permits full inspection and cleaning of the tube side.

API Basco Type OP Shell and Tube

Our Basco® Double “O” Ring Seal Protection

Permits the bundle to expand and contract without strain or intermixing of shell and tubeside fluids. O-Rings retain compression and are unaffected by vibration and temperature changes. Telltale holes reveal any leakage.

Special Feature

The unique construction of the Basco OP permits inspection and maintenance of the tubeside without draining the shellside or disturbing the piping.

Applications

  • Compressed Air
  • Steam
  • Gas Turbine Oil
  • Hydraulic Oil
  • Lube Oil
  • Bearing Water
  • Jacket Water
  • Gland Seal Condensers
  • Condensate Cooling
  • Ship Board and Marine Engines

Specifications


Baffles
Precision punched Carbon Steel, Brass or Stainless Steel
Flow
Available in 1-pass and 2-pass designs
Heads
Channels and bonnets available in Steel
Shells
Carbon Steel or 304 Stainless Steel
Sizes
3" to 42" diameter; 12" to 360" length (available in 12" increments)
Tubes
3/8", 5/8", or 3/4" diameter tubes available Carbon Steel, Copper, Admiralty, 90/10 or 70/30 CuNi, 304 S/S or Titanium. Straight tube configurations

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