CHEMICAL PROCESS EQUIPMENT CASE
Silicon Carbide Heat Exchangers for Bromine Distillation 62 Units Supplied to Huai’an Yida Chemical
Huai’an Yida Chemical Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer of bromine-based chemical products. For its bromine distillation and purification process, we provided 62 silicon carbide heat exchangers and a customized heat exchange solution. The project required high reliability and corrosion resistance under demanding operating conditions.
62
SiC Units
180–220°C
Design Temperature
0.6 MPa
Design Pressure
Project Overview
The project required high reliability and corrosion resistance under demanding bromine distillation conditions.
System includes 62 silicon carbide heat exchangers for bromine-containing corrosive fluids, designed for continuous industrial operation.
Challenges in Bromine Processing
Bromine refining involves highly corrosive media and elevated temperatures, leading to rapid degradation of conventional equipment.
- Rapid corrosion of metal heat exchangers
- Frequent maintenance and downtime
- Reduced heat transfer efficiency
- High operating and energy costs
Solution
We supplied 62 silicon carbide (SiC) heat exchangers and developed a customized process heat exchange solution for bromine distillation and purification.
Material: Reaction-bonded Silicon Carbide (SiC)
Field Application & Equipment Delivery
Design Conditions
- Working Medium: Bromine and bromine-containing corrosive fluids
- Design Temperature: 180–220°C
- Design Pressure: up to 0.6 MPa
- Material: Reaction-bonded Silicon Carbide
Project Results
- 15–25% improvement in heat transfer efficiency
- Significant reduction in corrosion-related failures
- Over 30% extension in equipment service life
- Lower energy consumption
- Stable continuous production operation
Customer Feedback
“System stability improved significantly after switching to SiC heat exchangers. Maintenance frequency has been greatly reduced.”
— Process Engineer
— Process Engineer
“The new system delivers stable long-term performance in our bromine distillation line.”
— Plant Manager
— Plant Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
Why SiC instead of metal?
SiC provides superior corrosion resistance in bromine and high-temperature environments.
SiC provides superior corrosion resistance in bromine and high-temperature environments.
Service life advantage?
Typically 30%+ longer than conventional metal heat exchangers.
Typically 30%+ longer than conventional metal heat exchangers.
Custom design available?
Yes, fully customized based on process conditions.
Yes, fully customized based on process conditions.
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