by CG Thermal | May 13, 2021 | Cubic Block Heat Exchangers, Graphite Heat Exchangers, Graphite Impregnation, Impervite Graphite, Impervite Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers, Multi-Blox Cylindrical Heat Exchangers
What is Graphite? Natural graphite is formed by subjecting carbon to 750 Deg C @ 75,000 psi for millions of years. Throughout that process, the amorphous carbon is transformed to a softer, crystalline state know as graphite. Graphite is the most stable form of carbon.... 
by CG Thermal | Mar 18, 2021 | Case Studies, Graphite Heat Exchangers, HCL Systems
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... 
by Mitch Meyers | Mar 11, 2021 | Company News, Graphite Heat Exchangers, Graphite Impregnation, Impervite Graphite, Impervite Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers
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... 
by CG Thermal | Jun 17, 2020 | Graphite Heat Exchangers
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... 
by CG Thermal | Aug 14, 2017 | Graphite Heat Exchangers, Impervite Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers
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...
