LUMMUS ADVANCED BREECH-LOCK

EXCHANGER Heat Exchanger

What is a LUMMUS ADVANCED BREECH-LOCK

EXCHANGER Heat Exchanger?
Its a special channel closure exchanger suitable for highpressure/high-temperature applications
Channel closure is obtained by screwing the cover on the
channel body instead of using heavy bolting
Suitable for shell-and tube-side high-pressure
applications (H/H type) and for tube-side only (H/L type)
Suitable for applications in refinery and petrochemical
units, operating at high pressure and temperature with
hydrogen-rich streams such as Hydrocrackers

History
The LUMMUS ADVANCED BREECH-LOCK EXCHANGER
heat exchanger was invented and developed in 1960 by
Standard Oil Co. of California.
The first Breech-Lock exchanger was put into operation in
1966.
In 1982, ABB LUMMUS HEAT TRANSFER became a licensee
for the worldwide marketing of high pressure Lummus
Advanced Breech-Lock Exchanger heat exchangers.
In 1982, IMB became an ABB LHT licensee and contributed to
the development of the LUMMUS ADVANCED BREECH-LOCK
EXCHANGER Heat Exchanger internals design.
Over 1,400 Breech-Lock high-pressure heat exchangers are
in
operation worldwide.
Approximately 50% were
manufactured by KHT/IMB.

Applications & Features

Plants with high-temperature/high-pressure hydrogen-rich
streams

Applications :

Hydrocrackers
Gas compression
Ammonia synthesis
Miscellaneous

Main Features:

Reliable high-pressure performance sealing

Easy dismantling/reassembly for inspection and maintenance
Reduced high-stressed zones in the channel
In-service seating of internal gaskets

Closure Engineering Features:

Hydrostatic load on the channel cover is absorbed by the channel

threads and by the channel body

Tightening of channel-cover gasket by small bolts

Bolts are in line with gaskets center line; no bending moment on

components due to the bolts loading

Spiral-wound or Kammprofile gaskets are used in the girth joints

Diaphragm makes cladding on channel cover superfluous

Channel cover is relatively thin and light.

Closure Advantages:

Minimum of flanged joints due to integral construction of channel body

No internal threaded holes into weld overlaid channel portions (compared to boltedin design)

Retightening of tubesheet gasket during operation is possible without any

shutdown

All channel parts can be easily removed without cutting or Grinding

No need for heavy crane or for hydraulic bolt tensioning devices to remove and
reassemble channel cover and bolts

No need of welding and PWHT during reinstallation of channel parts or diaphragms

Over 1300 mm. (50) Shell ID and 150 bar (2200 PSI) LUMMUS ADVANCED
BREECH-LOCK EXCHANGER Heat Exchanger is cheaper

LUMMUS ADVANCED BREECH-LOCK EXCHANGER Heat Exchanger closure can be

combined with enhanced heat transfer technologies such as Twisted Tube heat
exchanger, Helixchanger or Low-Pressure Drop LOK-BAFFLE to get the best inservice overall performance.

Special Dismantling Jig

Opening and closing activities are even quicker and easier
No need of heavy cranage
for dismantling as its self
sustained on the exchanger
Can be stored in split
conditions
Its adjustable for different
exchanger diameters

LUMMUS ADVANCED BREECH-LOCK EXCHANGER

Heat Exchanger
LOWER CAPITAL EXPENDITURE +
EASIER MAINTENANCE +
SHORTER SHUTDOWN TIME

HIGHER RELIABILITY & LOWER TOTAL

LIFE-CYCLE COST

Reduced Bolt Size

Design Pressure: 168 barg (2437 PSI)

Design Temperature: 345 C (653 F)
Shell ID: 1470 mm. (58)
Bolt size: 5 (# 20)
Bolt weight: 120 Kg./each

Design Pressure: 200 barg (2900 PSI)

Design Temperature: 450 C (842 F)
Shell ID: 1730 mm. (68)
Bolt size: 1 (# 72)
Bolt weight: 1,1 Kg./each

Reduced Bolt Size

Design Pressure: 190 barg (2755 PSI)

Design Temperature: 454 C (850 F)
Shell ID: 858 mm. (34)
Bolt size: 3 (# 20)
Bolt weight: 34 Kg./each

Design Pressure: 195 barg (2828 PSI)

Design Temperature: 454 C (850 F)
Shell ID: 890 mm. (35)
Bolt size: 1 (# 44)
Bolt weight: 1,1 Kg./each

LUMMUS ADVANCED BREECH-LOCK EXCHANGER Heat

Exchanger
Not Just Another Screw-Plug Closure Exchanger

Channel is thicker compared to other screw plug closures in order to

guarantee no deformation during manufacturing or service

Narrow tolerance for channel & lock ring thread for safer operation

Internal bolts are not prone to deformation or to overstressing

Seal gasket, confined into the diaphragm, guarantees sealing even during
transient conditions

Detailed design has been improved and optimized over the years even on
minor details that can heavily affect reliability and maintenance,

Effective operations and maintenance manual includes a detailed plan for

preventive maintenance

Dedicated team with extensive experience for training, site service and
supervision during LUMMUS ADVANCED BREECH-LOCK EXCHANGER
Heat Exchanger shutdown and maintenance

Closure design assessment made by a customer

Screw-Plug Item 52E-1:

LUMMUS ADVANCED BREECHLOCK EXCHANGER Item 63E-4:

Shell Design:
2925 psig / 750F
202 barg / 399 C
Tube Design:
2685 psig / 867F
185 barg / 564 C

Shell Design:
2130 psig / 800F
147 barg / 426 C
Tube Design:
2395 psig / 750F
165 barg / 399 C

Channel Barrel Wall

Thickness:
2.911 (74 mm.)

Channel Barrel Wall

Thickness:
3.189 (81 mm.)

One of the Biggest Ever Built

Design Pressure:
179 bar shell s. 200 bar tube s.
2596 PSI shells. 2900 PSI tube s.
Design Temperature:
454 C shell s. 427 C tube s.
850 F shell s. 800 F tube s.
Shell ID: 1981 mm. (78)
Weight: 180 Tons/each
Stacked at Cremona river port and
shipped to the site in stacked
condition.

U.S. Refinery - Clean Fuel Plant

Design Pressure:
196 bar shell s. 178 bar tube s.
2843 PSI shell s. 2582 PSI tube s.
Design Temperature:
430 C shell s. 454 C tube s.
806 F shell s. 850 F tube s.
Shell ID: 864 mm. (34)
Weight: 35 Tons/each
No.3 Breech-Lock Exchangers
hydrotested in stacked condition
and then shipped separately

LUMMUS ADVANCED BREECH-LOCK EXCHANGER Heat

Exchanger with TWISTED TUBE Bundle for a German Refinery
Service:
Hydrocracking
Combined
Feed/Effluent
Clients design:
10 Exchangers
Twisted Tube
Bundle Design:
7 exchangers

LUMMUS ADVANCED BREECH-LOCK EXCHANGER Heat

Exchanger with TWISTED TUBE bundle for German Refinery
Design Pressure:
154 bar s.s. 136 bar t.s.
2234 PSI s.s 1972 PSI t.s.
Design Temperature:
450 C s.s. 454 C t.s.
842 F s.s. 850 F t.s.
Shell ID: 1370 mm. (54)
Weight: 56 Tons.

Price Comparison

HIGH-PRESSURE SHELL & TUBE WITH LUMMUS ADVANCED

BREECH-LOCK EXCHANGER Heat Exchanger CLOSURE

Thank you for your attention!