Invented and developed in 1960 by Standard Oil Co. of California . The first breech-lock was put into operation in 1966. Rights of technology remain with Chevron Research Company of California. In 1982, ABB LUMMUS HEAT TRANSFER became a licensee for the worldwide marketing of high pressure Breech-Lock heat exchangers. Over 600 Breech-Lock high pressure heat exchangers are in operation worldwide. Approximately 300 have been manufactured by IMB. Finds applications in refinery units operating at high pressure and temperature with hydrogen rich streams such as Hydrocrackers. HISTORY OF BREECH-LOCK CLOSURE HISTORY OF BREECH-LOCK CLOSURE
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Invented and developed in 1960 by Standard Oil Co. of California . The first breech-lock was put into operation in 1966.
Rights of technology remain with Chevron Research Company of California.
In 1982, ABB LUMMUS HEAT TRANSFER became a licensee for the worldwide marketing of high pressure Breech-Lock heat exchangers.
Over 600 Breech-Lock high pressure heat exchangers are in operation worldwide. Approximately 300 have been manufactured by IMB.
Finds applications in refinery units operating at high pressure and temperature with hydrogen rich streams such as Hydrocrackers..
HISTORY OF BREECH-LOCK CLOSUREHISTORY OF BREECH-LOCK CLOSURE
EXCHANGER BATTERY
Exchanger Assembly
Sectional viewSectional view
High Temperature/High Pressure High Temperature/High Pressure Units:Units: Hydrocrackers / Hydro-treatersHydrocrackers / Hydro-treaters Gas CompressionGas Compression Ammonia SynthesisAmmonia Synthesis MiscellaneousMiscellaneous
ApplicationsApplications
MAIN FEATURES
Reliable High Pressure Performance Reliable High Pressure Performance SealingSealing
Easy Dismantling/Reassembly for Easy Dismantling/Reassembly for InspectionInspection
Avoidance of High Stressed Zones in Avoidance of High Stressed Zones in Pressure PartsPressure Parts
In Service Seating of Internal GasketsIn Service Seating of Internal Gaskets
Hydrostatic Load Of Channel Cover Is Absorbed by the Channel Forging
No Threaded Holes in Forging or in the Cladding
Tightening of Gasket by Relatively Small Bolts
Spiral Wound Gaskets are Used in the Girth Joints
Channel Cover is Relatively Thin and Light
Re-Tightening of Tubesheet Gasket During Operation Possible.
Closure Features and Closure Features and AdvantagesAdvantages
Assembly of multiple shellsAssembly of multiple shells
