Collaborative design of tube sheet and support structure

Basis of Collaborative Design: The tube sheet and support structure must be optimized together to ensure the heat transfer tubes can expand freely under temperature variations. The support structure, such as suspension rods or mesh rings, needs to be precisely matched to the tube sheet hole positions to reduce assembly stress, prevent leakage risks, and improve the overall stability of the heat exchanger.

Structural Complementarity: The support structure distributes the load on the tube sheet, reducing localized stress concentrations. For example, a mesh support ring provides full contact with the heat transfer tubes, enhancing vibration resistance, while the tube sheet provides a rigid framework. Together, they improve the reliability of the equipment in high-pressure environments.

Key Design Optimization Points: Finite element analysis is used to simulate the interaction between the tube sheet and the support structure, optimizing the baffle plate layout to ensure concentricity and perpendicularity. This collaborative design simplifies assembly, extends equipment lifespan, and is applicable to the chemical and aerospace industries.