STAINLESS STEEL TOWER
Primary Codes: ASME BPVC VIII Div.1, EN 13445-3, PD 5500,Structural Design: Wind/Seismic loads per ASCE 7 & IBC; Fatigue analysis per ASME Sec. VIII Div.2
Primary Codes: ASME BPVC VIII Div.1, EN 13445-3, PD 5500,Structural Design: Wind/Seismic loads per ASCE 7 & IBC; Fatigue analysis per ASME Sec. VIII Div.2
Stainless Steel Tower Technical Specifications
1. Design Standards
Primary Codes: ASME BPVC VIII Div.1, EN 13445-3, PD 5500
Structural Design: Wind/Seismic loads per ASCE 7 & IBC; Fatigue analysis per ASME Sec. VIII Div.2
Fabrication & Inspection: Welding per AWS D1.6; NDT per ASME Sec. V
2. Material Specifications
Grade | Application | Properties |
304 (UNS S30400) | Food/Pharma general service | Cost-effective, hygienic |
316L (UNS S31603) | Chloride environments (e.g., seawater) | Superior pitting resistance |
2205 (UNS S32205) | High-corrosion media (scrubbers) | Duplex, high strength |
3. Dimensions & Configuration
Diameter: DN 800 – DN 6000 mm (customizable)
Height: 5 – 60 m (sectional fabrication)
Wall Thickness: 4 – 25 mm (pressure-dependent)
Internals:
Tray spacing: 300 – 600 mm
Packed bed height: 1.5 – 10 m
Spray coverage: ≥150%
4. Key Applications
Industry | Use Cases |
Chemical | Distillation, absorption, reactor |
Environmental | Scrubbers, desulfurization towers |
Food/Pharma | Extraction, sterilization columns |
Energy | Seawater desalination, nuclear |
5. Technical Advantages
Corrosion Resistance: ＞15 years service in Cl⁻≤2000 ppm (316L)
Sanitary Finish: Ra≤0.8μm electropolish, compliant with FDA/EC1935
Weight Efficiency: 40% lighter than carbon steel (thin-wall design)
Low Maintenance: No coating required, 3x longer service intervals
Temperature Range: -196°C to 800°C (with insulation design)