In China, the high initial investment in chemical titanium equipment is primarily due to the elevated cost of titanium materials, as well as factors related to design and manufacturing. Currently, the economic benefits of chemical titanium equipment stem from leveraging their comprehensive advantages during application. Therefore, to develop chemical titanium equipment, efforts should focus not only on expanding new fields of "titanium for chemical applications" and broadening its usage but also on adopting appropriate technologies and approaches to reduce initial investment costs and improve equipment reliability.

1. Applied Research

Conduct theoretical research on the design of chemical titanium equipment, enrich and refine data collection and organization. Utilize existing computational tools to establish a comprehensive design database for titanium equipment, providing a robust foundation and effective methods for optimized design.

Continue research on titanium processing technologies, such as welding and lining techniques for large-scale containers.

Study the operation, maintenance, and repair of titanium equipment to ensure safe and effective usage.

2. Design

Expedite the formulation of design codes and standards for various types of chemical titanium equipment to ensure design quality and reduce design costs.

Promote optimized design techniques.

Apply value engineering to analyze material structures and determine rational titanium usage strategies.

3. Manufacturing

Adopt new technologies and processes during manufacturing to minimize production costs.

Strengthen quality management in manufacturing by establishing comprehensive process specifications for fabrication and inspection, ensuring product quality and maintaining the reputation of titanium equipment.

Domestic titanium equipment in the chemical industry is sourced through three channels: in-house production, outsourced manufacturing, or a hybrid approach. Currently, there are nearly 100 titanium equipment manufacturers, but manufacturing quality remains critical to reliability. Surveys indicate that over half of titanium equipment failures result from poor manufacturing quality. Thus, reasonable measures must be implemented to ensure quality in titanium equipment development.

Key Measures

Certification of Expertise: Since titanium equipment design and manufacturing require specialized skills and resources, formal recognition of qualifications for design and production should be established.

Targeted Production Support: Given the existing scale and technical capabilities in titanium chemical equipment production, prioritize dedicated production for specialized equipment. Provide necessary financial and material support to established production bases.

Collaborative Development: Form interdisciplinary alliances to strengthen collaboration among research, design, and manufacturing sectors. Streamline development processes and minimize costs.