Applicable Operating Conditions
|
Reboiler Type |
Suitable Conditions |
Key Advantage |
Considerations |
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Kettle Reboiler |
High vaporization duty, relatively stable liquid level |
Large vapor-liquid separation space, stable operation |
Larger footprint and higher initial investment |
|
Thermosiphon Reboiler |
Clean or low-viscosity process fluids |
Natural circulation, no circulation pump required |
Requires accurate hydraulic design |
|
Forced Circulation Reboiler |
High-viscosity, fouling, or difficult-to-circulate fluids |
Strong circulation and better control of fouling |
Requires additional circulation equipment |
|
Vertical Reboiler |
Limited installation space |
Compact footprint |
Requires careful flow and distribution design |
|
Horizontal Reboiler |
Large heat transfer duty |
Convenient maintenance and tube bundle access |
Requires more floor space |
Reboiler Applications
Distillation columns
Stripping columns
Amine regeneration systems
Solvent recovery
Petrochemical and chemical processing units
How We Control Quality from Design to Manufacturing
Design Phase
Thermal calculations and mechanical design based on your PFD, P&ID, and process parameters.
Material Phase
Selection of materials-such as Carbon Steel, SS304, SS316L, Duplex, or special alloys-based on medium corrosiveness, temperature, and pressure.
Manufacturing Phase
Process steps: Material inspection → Cutting → Rolling → Welding → Tubesheet machining → Tube bundle fabrication → Final assembly.
Inspection Phase
Non-destructive testing (NDT)-including RT, UT, MT, and PT-performed according to project requirements.
Pressure Testing
Completion of shell-side and tube-side pressure tests and necessary leak tests.
Dispatch Phase
Provision of documentation based on your requirements: Material Certificates, Inspection Reports, Pressure Test Records, NDT Reports, and Manufacturing Documentation.
The Reboiler Solutions We Offer
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Common Market Problem |
What May Happen |
Our Design Approach |
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Oversized heat transfer area |
Higher equipment cost and unnecessary steam consumption |
Perform thermal calculations based on actual process duty and operating conditions |
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Insufficient heat transfer area |
Bottom temperature cannot be maintained |
Calculate heat duty and fouling resistance before determining the final area |
|
Poor liquid distribution |
Local overheating and uneven vaporization |
Optimize inlet, outlet, tube arrangement, and flow distribution |
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Excessive pressure drop |
Unstable circulation and higher operating load |
Check hydraulic performance and optimize flow path |
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Severe fouling |
Heat transfer performance gradually decreases |
Select suitable tube velocity, structure, materials, and cleaning method |
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Difficult maintenance |
Long shutdown during cleaning or repair |
Consider removable tube bundles and maintenance access during design |
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Poor thermal expansion control |
Tube or shell stress increases during startup and shutdown |
Evaluate temperature difference and thermal expansion during mechanical design |
Why Choose ZIBO GYRO?
We operate on a total site area of 30,000 m², with 20,000 m² dedicated to workshop facilities.
Our team includes over 50 design professionals, 68 manufacturing personnel, and 15 engineering technicians.
We utilize more than 150 pieces of processing equipment.
Our maximum plate rolling capacity is 80 mm × 3,000 mm.
We are equipped with 19 lifting units, including two cranes with a 100-ton lifting capacity.
We hold an A2-class license for the design and manufacture of high-pressure vessels.
We also possess capabilities for the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, and modification of chemical processing equipment.
For large-scale reboiler projects, we handle equipment manufacturing and can also participate in on-site installation and project coordination.
Key Performance Parameters of the Reboiler
|
Parameter |
Typical Range |
|
Equipment Type |
Kettle / Thermosiphon / Forced Circulation |
|
Heat Transfer Area |
10–2,000 m² |
|
Heat Duty |
0.1–30 MW |
|
Design Pressure |
Vacuum–10.0 MPa |
|
Design Temperature |
-20–450°C |
|
Heating Medium |
Steam / Hot Oil / Process Gas |
|
Tube Diameter |
Φ16–Φ38 mm |
|
Tube Length |
1,500–12,000 mm |
|
Tube Material |
Carbon Steel / SS304 / SS316L / Duplex / Alloy |
|
Shell Material |
Carbon Steel / Stainless Steel |
|
Tube Passes |
1–8 Passes |
|
Design Standard |
ASME / GB / HG/T / Customer Specification |
The above figures represent typical design reference ranges. Final parameters are determined based on material composition, vaporization load, operating pressure, heating medium conditions, allowable pressure drop, and specific customer process requirements.
If you are sourcing a reboiler, please provide us with the following parameters: process fluid, flow rate, operating pressure, inlet/outlet temperatures, vaporization duty, and heating medium.
Based on your specific process conditions, GYRO can determine the appropriate reboiler type, heat transfer area, materials, and structural design, offering comprehensive services ranging from the manufacture of individual units to full EPC projects.
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