Tube sheets are commonly used industrial components, widely employed in industries such as chemical, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, and food processing. Tube sheet size standards refer to the standardized size specifications used in the design and manufacturing process to ensure interchangeability and universality of various pipeline equipment. This article provides a detailed introduction to tube sheet size standards.

 

A tube sheet is a device that connects multiple pipelines or equipment and consists of two flat surfaces, typically with numerous holes on the top surface, with each hole connecting to one or more holes on the bottom surface.

Depending on different application scenarios and functional requirements, tube sheets can be categorized into the following types:

   (1) Distributors: Divert one inlet into two or more outlets.

   (2) Collectors: Collect two or more inlets into one outlet.

   (3) Heat Exchangers: Achieve heat exchange through the transfer of heat between internal fluids.

   (4) Reactors: Complete chemical synthesis or other chemical processes through internal reactions.

 

In the design and manufacturing process, international standards like ISO/TR 10400 or ASME B16.5 are typically used as standard specifications for tube sheet hole diameters. Both of these standards specify a range of hole sizes, ranging from 1/2 inch to 48 inches.

Tube sheet thickness refers to the distance between the top and bottom surfaces of the tube sheet. In the design and manufacturing process, standards such as ASME B16.5 or GB/T 9119 are typically used as standard specifications for tube sheet thickness. These standards specify a range of thicknesses, ranging from 3 millimeters to 100 millimeters.

Tube sheet hole spacing refers to the distance between adjacent holes. In the design and manufacturing process, standards like ASME B16.5 or GB/T 9119 are usually used as standard specifications for tube sheet hole spacing. These standards specify a range of hole spacing sizes, ranging from 15 millimeters to 600 millimeters.

Tube sheet material refers to the type and variety of materials used in manufacturing the tube sheet. In the design and manufacturing process, standards such as ASME B16.5, GB/T 9119, or JIS B2220 are typically used as standard specifications for tube sheet materials. These standards classify and specify various material types and varieties.

 

The purpose of tube sheet size standards is to ensure the interchangeability and universality of various pipeline equipment, allowing pipeline equipment produced by different manufacturers to be compatible and work together.

There is no direct relationship between tube sheet hole diameter, thickness, and hole spacing. Different tube sheet size standards specify different ranges of hole diameter, thickness, and hole spacing sizes, and users can choose the appropriate specifications according to their needs.

Common tube sheet materials include carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, copper, aluminum, and more. Users can select the appropriate material type and variety based on their specific requirements.

 

Tube sheet size standards are crucial for ensuring the interchangeability and universality of various pipeline equipment and should be strictly followed during the design and manufacturing process. This article has provided an overview of tube sheets, their classification, and answered common questions to assist readers in understanding this topic.