Graphite heat exchangers have a long and successful history, being introduced in the 1950’s by Union Carbide, Cleveland, Ohio. They introduced impervious graphite to the market under the tradename, Karbate, which excelled in the phosphoric acid production market and...
BIC Magazine is hosting a webinar next week and CG Thermal will be presenting live with a Q&A to follow. The topic will be material and design upgrades to graphite heat exchangers and will be on Wednesday, June 28th at 12PM EST. Graphite heat exchangers can last...
Project Background Since the 1970s, Teckomatorp, Sweden has been plagued with environmental pollution. BT Kemi, a company that produced pesticides, had buried barrels containing toxic chemicals in the ground, resulting in nearby residents falling ill. Initial cleanup...
In the late 1800s, Edward Acheson accidentally manufactured synthetic graphite while trying to create synthetic diamonds. He found that at ambient pressure, amorphous carbon can be converted to crystalline graphite at 2300-3000°C. This is now known as the Acheson...
This 34″ diameter shell and tube heat exchanger with a 240″ long graphite tube bundle is a vital component of our customer’s operations. Their process fluid composition is very aggressive and compatible with very...
There are three different types of impervious graphite tubes currently used in the chemical process equipment industry; Resin bonded, carbon bonded graphite, and fully graphitized. Each type has specific characteristics and cost implications that should be taken into...
