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Article: A Practical Guide Fluoropolymer Heat Exchangers.
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- Process Heating
- Article date:
- March 1, 2001
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If the chemical makeup of your system does not allow you to use a stainless steel or copper heat exchanger, it may be beneficial to your process to look closely at fluoropolymer units.
Fluoropolymer heat exchangers applications for more than 30 have been used in process years. They are more durable and less brittle than glass and graphite and more corrosion-resistant than most metals, making them a suitable choice for use in a number of process applications.
In addition to chemical resistance, fluoropolymer exchangers are versatile. A single heat exchanger design can be used with many different chemicals without fear of contamination. Since their debut as ...