Titanium heat exchangers are critically important in the chemical industry. Their primary function is to transfer heat from hot fluids to cold fluids, serving as essential heat exchange equipment. Key application areas include:
1. Chlor-Alkali Sector
Titanium was adopted early in the chemical industry, with the chlor-alkali sector being a major user. For example, in chlorine gas, hydroxides, pesticides, and bleaching powder production, titanium equipment and pipelines account for approximately one-quarter of total material mass.
2. Soda Ash Sector
In soda ash production, titanium is primarily used in:
Crystallization external coolers
Titanium heat exchangers
Umbrella plate heat exchangers
Carbonation tower condensers
Alkali solution pumps
3. Vacuum Salt Production
Applications include:
Titanium ammonia evaporators
Titanium heaters
Titanium top coolers
Titanium flanges
Titanium tube sheets
Titanium pump casings
Titanium elbows
4. Petrochemical Fibers
Both imported and domestically designed facilities for producing polyester, nylon, and other petrochemical fibers now utilize titanium equipment. Titanium addresses the premature corrosion issues of stainless steel, extending equipment lifespan, reducing downtime and maintenance, ensuring stable production, and enhancing overall quality.
5. Fine Chemicals
Epoxy propane (PO) production involves highly corrosive raw materials like liquid chlorine and propylene. Under these conditions, materials such as carbon steel, aluminum, copper, nickel, and stainless steel fail to resist corrosion, while titanium demonstrates superior performance.
Additionally, titanium equipment is applied in urea and inorganic salts industries.