ASME SA516 GR70 BAFFLE SUPPORT PLATE
In the context of a heat exchanger, for example, a support plate is often used to provide structural integrity to the tube bundle. The tube bundle is a collection of tubes through which a fluid flows for the purpose of heat exchange. The support plate helps hold the tubes in place and provides stability to the overall structure. It may have openings or perforations to allow the passage of fluids or gases.
In pressure vessels, support plates are used to reinforce the vessel walls, providing additional strength and preventing deformation under pressure. These plates are strategically placed within the vessel to distribute the load and ensure structural integrity.
The material used for support plates can vary depending on the application and the conditions the equipment is exposed to. Common materials include carbon steel, stainless steel, or other alloys with suitable mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.
Specification
The ASME SA516 specification is part of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) and is a standard which governs the use of carbon steel in weldable industrial boilers and pressure vessels.
The specification sets standards for pressure vessel and boiler quality steel in moderate and lower temperature service.
| Carbon (C) | % |
| 12.5mm or less 12.5 – 50mm 50 – 100mm 100 – 200mm >200mm | 0.21 0.23 0.25 0.27 0.27 |
| Manganese (Mn) | % |
| 12.5mm or less • Heat Analysis : • Product Analysis : Over 12.5mm | 0.60-0.90 0.55-0.98 0.85-1.20 |
| Phosphorus (P) | % |
| (max) | 0.035 |
| Sulphur (S) | % |
| (max) | 0.035 |
| Silicon (Si) | % |
| • Heat Analysis : • Product Analysis : | 0.15-0.40 0.13-0.45 |
| DESCRIPTION | GRADE 60 |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength (ksi) | 60-80 |
| Tensile strength (MPa) | 415-550 |
| Yield strength (ksi) | 32 |
| Yield strength (MPa) | 220 |
| Elongation in 200mm (min)(%) | 21 |
| Elongation in 50mm (min) (%) | 25 |
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