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The Standards of the Brazed Aluminium Plate-Fin Heat Exchanger Manufacturers' Association
Second Edition 2000

Revision 1 (25 February 2003)

This revision includes the errata contained in Errata sheet 1 (7 April 2002) together with changes to conform with the European Pressure Vessel Directive. The following gives the revised sections of the Standards with the changes highlighted. The Appendix repeats the information but with no highlighting so that you can cut and paste the information into your full copy of the Standards.

Corrections and revisions

1. The list of ALPEMA Members given on page (ii), and their contact information, gets out of date rapidly. It is therefore recommended that you go to the Membership page of the ALPEMA web site for the latest information (www.alpema.org/members.htm). 2. The following tables correct errors in the tables of tolerances which go with Figures 2-1, 2-2 and 2-3. ITEMS A, B, C, D, E, F G

N, O, P Q Table with Figure 2-1: Important External Dimensions of One Core using the Core Centre Line

6mm for Dim 1000mm 8mm for 1000mm <Dim 2000mm 10mm for Dim>2000mm 3o

TOLERANCES

ITEMS H, I, J, K

6mm for Dim 1000mm 8mm for 1000mm<Dim 2000mm 10mm for Dim>2000mm 3mm 1mm
TOLERANCES

TOLERANCES

ITEMS A, B, C, D, E, F G

N, O, P Q Table with Figure 2-2: Important External Dimensions of One Core using the Support Base Line TOLERANCES 6mm for Dim 1000mm 8mm for 1000mm <Dim 2000mm 10mm for Dim>2000mm 3mm TOLERANCES 6mm for Dim 1000mm 8mm for 1000mm<Dim 2000mm 10mm for Dim>2000mm L 1o; max 5mm at flange periphery M 1o; max 5mm at bolt circle Table with Figure 2-3: Important External Dimensions of a Manifolded Assembly of Two Cores: General Flange Details ITEMS I, J, K

6mm for Dim 1000mm 8mm for 1000mm <Dim 2000mm 10mm for Dim>2000mm 3o

TOLERANCES

ITEMS H, I, J, K

6mm for Dim 1000mm 8mm for 1000mm<Dim 2000mm 10mm for Dim>2000mm 3mm 1mm

ITEMS A, B, C, D, E, F, G H

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2 Section 5.3 (CODES AND CONSTRUCTION) should be replaced by

The design, construction and testing of brazed aluminium plate-fin heat exchangers are governed by the existing national rules applying to pressure vessels. The design of a heat exchanger is the result of the mechanical strength analysis of: the plate-fin structure under pressure the influence of headers on the plate-fin structure the header/nozzle assembly

Specific details regarding the design of the individual components are given in Section 5.15. Brazed aluminium plate-fin heat exchangers are commonly designed under the provisions of the existing codes, typically: ASME VIll, Div. 1 AD 2000 Regelwerk CODAP Japanese HPGS Law AS 1210 Raccolta Dutch Pressure Vessel Code Swedish Pressure Vessel Code
4 Section 5.4 (TYPICAL MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION) should be replaced by

Typical materials for use on the construction of brazed aluminium plate-fin heat exchangers are: Core matrix (fins, plates, side bars) Headers/nozzles 3003 aluminium alloy 5083 aluminium alloy

For a more comprehensive set of materials refer to Chapter 6.

5 Section 5.7.1 (Metal Temperature Limitations) should be replaced by

The metal temperature limitations for the typical materials used are those prescribed by the codes. ALLOY 3003 5083 ASME -269 / +204C -269 / +65C AD2000-Merkbltter/VdTV -270 / +65C -270 / +80C

Refer to Chapter 6 for further information.

6 Tables 6-1 and 6-2 should be replaced by the following versions

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3 Table 6-1: Typical Materials Used in the Construction of Brazed Aluminium Plate-Fin Heat Exchangers and their Maximum Applicable Design Temperature (Celsius)

CODES
COMPONENTS Heat Transfer Fin Distributor Fin Side Bar Centre Bar Parting Sheet *4 Cap Sheet *4 Header Alloy No.

ASME
Max. Applicable Design Temperature *1 204C 204C 204C 204C 204C 204C 204C 204C 204C 204C 65C 204C 204C 204C 204C 65C 65C 204C 204C 204C 65C 204C 204C 65C 204C 204C

European Standard (EN)

Alloy No. AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-5754 AW-5083 Max. Applicable Design Temperature *2 65C 65C 65C 65C 65C 65C 150C 80C

JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STD (JIS)

Alloy No. H4000 A3003P A3004P H4000 A3003P A3004P H4100 A3003S H4100 A3003S H4000 A3003P H4000 A3003P H4000 A3003P A5052P A5083P A5454P A6061P H4080 & H4000 A3003TID&TE A5052TID&TE A5083TID&TE A5454TE A6061 TD&TE A6063TID&TE H4140 A5083FD A6061FD H4000 A5052P A5083P A6061P Max. Applicable Design Temperature *3 200C 200C 200C 200C 200C 200C 200C 200C 200C 200C 65C 200C 200C A3003P A5052P A5083P A5086P A5454P A6061P 200C 200C 65C 65C 200C 200C 200C

Nozzle

SB-209 3003 3004 SB-209 3003 3004 SB-221 3003 SB-221 3003 SB-209 3003 SB-209 3003 SB-209, 221 & 241 3003 5052 5083 5454 6061 SB-209, 221 & 241 3003 5052 5083 5086 5454 6061 SB-221 & SB-241 6063 SB-247 5083 6061 SB-209 & 221 5052 5083 6061 6063

AW-5754 AW-5083

150C 80C

Flange

AW-5083 AW-5754

80C 150C 150C 80C 130C

65C 200C 200C 65C 200C

Support

AW-5754 AW-5083 AC-AlSi7Mg

Remarks *1 : *2 : *3 : *4 :

Maximum applicable temperature is as per ASME Sec. VIII, Div.1, where the official unit is British (degree F). Maximum applicable temperature is as per AD2000-Merkbltter/Vd-TV, where the official unit is Metric (degree C). Maximum applicable temperature is as per Japanese High Pressure Gas Safety Law, where the official unit is Metric (degree C). They may be clad

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4 Table 6-2: Typical Materials Used in the Construction of Brazed Aluminium Plate-Fin Heat Exchangers and their Maximum Applicable Design Temperature (Fahrenheit)
CODES COMPONENTS
Heat Transfer Fin Distributor Fin Side Bar Centre Bar Parting Sheet *4 Cap Sheet *4 Header Alloy No. SB-209 3003 3004 SB-209 3003 3004 SB-221 3003 SB-221 3003 SB-209 3003 SB-209 3003 SB-209, 221 & 241 3003 5052 5083 5454 6061 SB-209, 221 & 241 3003 5052 5083 5086 5454 6061 SB-221 & SB-241 6063 SB-247 5083 6061 SB-209 & 221 5052 5083 6061 6063

ASME
Max. Applicable Design Temperature *1 400F 400F 400F 400F 400F 400F 400F 400F 400F 400F 150F 400F 400F 400F 400F 150F 150F 400F 400F 400F 150F 400F 400F 150F 400F 400F

European Standard (EN)

Alloy No. AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-5754 AW-5083 Max. Applicable Design Temperature *2 150F 150F 150F 150F 150F 150F 302F 176F

JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL ST'D (JIS)

Alloy No. H4000 A3003P A3004P H4000 A3003P A3004P H4100 A3003S H4100 A3003S H4000 A3003P H4000 A3003P H4000 A3003P A5052P A5083P A5454T A6061P H4080 & H4000 A3003TID&TE A5052TID&TE A5083TID&TE A5454TE A6061 TD&TE A6063TD&TE H4140 A5083FD A6061FD H4000 A5052P A5083P A6061P Max. Applicable Design Temperature *3 392F 392F 392F 392F 392F 392F 392F 392F 392F 392F 150F 392F 392F A3003P A5052P A5083P A5086P A5454P A6061P 392F 392F 150F 150F 392F 392F 392F 150F 392F 392F 150F 392F

Nozzle

AW-5754 AW-5083

302F 176F

Flange

AW-5083 AW-5754

176F 302F 302F 176F 266F

Support

AW-5754 AW-5083 AC AI Si7Mg

Remarks *1 : *2 : *3 : *4 :

Maximum applicable temperature is as per ASME Sec. VIII, Div.1, where the official unit is British (degree F). Maximum applicable temperature is as per AD2000-Merkbltter/Vd-TV, where the official unit is Metric (degree C). Maximum applicable temperature is as per Japanese High Pressure Gas Safety Law, where the official unit is Metric (degree C). They may be clad

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Appendix
This repeats the information in the main body of this document but without the highlighting so you are able to cut and paste the information into your full copy of the Standards. Pages 13, 14 and 15. The following tables correct errors in the tables of tolerances which go with Figures 2-1, 2-2 and 2-3. ITEMS A, B, C, D, E, F G TOLERANCES 6mm for Dim 1000mm 8mm for 1000mm <Dim 2000mm 10mm for Dim>2000mm 3o ITEMS H, I, J, K TOLERANCES 6mm for Dim 1000mm 8mm for 1000mm<Dim 2000mm 10mm for Dim>2000mm 3mm 1mm

N, O, P Q

Table with Figure 2-1: Important External Dimensions of One Core using the Core Centre Line ITEMS A, B, C, D, E, F G TOLERANCES ITEMS H, I, J, K TOLERANCES

6mm for Dim 1000mm 8mm for 1000mm <Dim 2000mm 10mm for Dim>2000mm 3o

N, O, P Q

6mm for Dim 1000mm 8mm for 1000mm<Dim 2000mm 10mm for Dim>2000mm 3mm 1mm

Table with Figure 2-2: Important External Dimensions of One Core using the Support Base Line ITEMS A, B, C, D, E, F, G H TOLERANCES ITEMS I, J, K TOLERANCES

6mm for Dim 1000mm 8mm for 1000mm <Dim 2000mm 10mm for Dim>2000mm 3mm

L M

6mm for Dim 1000mm 8mm for 1000mm<Dim 2000mm 10mm for Dim>2000mm 1o; max 5mm at flange periphery 1o; max 5mm at bolt circle

Table with Figure 2-3: Important External Dimensions of a Manifolded Assembly of Two Cores: General Flange Details

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6 Page 35. Section 5.3 (CODES AND CONSTRUCTION) should be replaced by

The design, construction and testing of brazed aluminium plate-fin heat exchangers are governed by the existing national rules applying to pressure vessels. The design of a heat exchanger is the result of the mechanical strength analysis of: the plate-fin structure under pressure the influence of headers on the plate-fin structure the header/nozzle assembly

Specific details regarding the design of the individual components are given in Section 5.15. Brazed aluminium plate-fin heat exchangers are commonly designed under the provisions of the existing codes, typically: ASME VIll, Div. 1 AD 2000 Regelwerk CODAP Japanese HPGS Law AS 1210 Raccolta Dutch Pressure Vessel Code Swedish Pressure Vessel Code
Page 35. Section 5.4 (TYPICAL MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION) should be replaced by

Typical materials for use on the construction of brazed aluminium plate-fin heat exchangers are: Core matrix (fins, plates, side bars) Headers/nozzles 3003 aluminium alloy 5083 aluminium alloy

For a more comprehensive set of materials refer to Chapter 6.

Page 37. Section 5.7.1 (Metal Temperature Limitations) should be replaced by

The metal temperature limitations for the typical materials used are those prescribed by the codes. ALLOY 3003 5083 ASME -269 / +204C -269 / +65C AD2000-Merkbltter/VdTV -270 / +65C -270 / +80C

Refer to Chapter 6 for further information.

Page 43 and 44. Tables 6-1 and 6-2 should be replaced by the following versions

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7 Table 6-1: Typical Materials Used in the Construction of Brazed Aluminium Plate-Fin Heat Exchangers and their Maximum Applicable Design Temperature (Celsius)

CODES
COMPONENTS Heat Transfer Fin Distributor Fin Side Bar Centre Bar Parting Sheet *4 Cap Sheet *4 Header Alloy No.

ASME
Max. Applicable Design Temperature *1 204C 204C 204C 204C 204C 204C 204C 204C 204C 204C 65C 204C 204C 204C 204C 65C 65C 204C 204C 204C 65C 204C 204C 65C 204C 204C

European Standard (EN)

Alloy No. AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-5754 AW-5083 Max. Applicable Design Temperature *2 65C 65C 65C 65C 65C 65C 150C 80C

JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STD (JIS)

Alloy No. H4000 A3003P A3004P H4000 A3003P A3004P H4100 A3003S H4100 A3003S H4000 A3003P H4000 A3003P H4000 A3003P A5052P A5083P A5454P A6061P H4080 & H4000 A3003TID&TE A5052TID&TE A5083TID&TE A5454TE A6061 TD&TE A6063TID&TE H4140 A5083FD A6061FD H4000 A5052P A5083P A6061P Max. Applicable Design Temperature *3 200C 200C 200C 200C 200C 200C 200C 200C 200C 200C 65C 200C 200C A3003P A5052P A5083P A5086P A5454P A6061P 200C 200C 65C 65C 200C 200C 200C

Nozzle

SB-209 3003 3004 SB-209 3003 3004 SB-221 3003 SB-221 3003 SB-209 3003 SB-209 3003 SB-209, 221 & 241 3003 5052 5083 5454 6061 SB-209, 221 & 241 3003 5052 5083 5086 5454 6061 SB-221 & SB-241 6063 SB-247 5083 6061 SB-209 & 221 5052 5083 6061 6063

AW-5754 AW-5083

150C 80C

Flange

AW-5083 AW-5754

80C 150C 150C 80C 130C

65C 200C 200C 65C 200C

Support

AW-5754 AW-5083 AC-AlSi7Mg

Remarks *1 : *2 : *3 : *4 :

Maximum applicable temperature is as per ASME Sec. VIII, Div.1, where the official unit is British (degree F). Maximum applicable temperature is as per AD2000-Merkbltter/Vd-TV, where the official unit is Metric (degree C). Maximum applicable temperature is as per Japanese High Pressure Gas Safety Law, where the official unit is Metric (degree C). They may be clad

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8 Table 6-2: Typical Materials Used in the Construction of Brazed Aluminium Plate-Fin Heat Exchangers and their Maximum Applicable Design Temperature (Fahrenheit)
CODES COMPONENTS
Heat Transfer Fin Distributor Fin Side Bar Centre Bar Parting Sheet *4 Cap Sheet *4 Header Alloy No. SB-209 3003 3004 SB-209 3003 3004 SB-221 3003 SB-221 3003 SB-209 3003 SB-209 3003 SB-209, 221 & 241 3003 5052 5083 5454 6061 SB-209, 221 & 241 3003 5052 5083 5086 5454 6061 SB-221 & SB-241 6063 SB-247 5083 6061 SB-209 & 221 5052 5083 6061 6063

ASME
Max. Applicable Design Temperature *1 400F 400F 400F 400F 400F 400F 400F 400F 400F 400F 150F 400F 400F 400F 400F 150F 150F 400F 400F 400F 150F 400F 400F 150F 400F 400F

European Standard (EN)

Alloy No. AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-3003 AW-5754 AW-5083 Max. Applicable Design Temperature *2 150F 150F 150F 150F 150F 150F 302F 176F

JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL ST'D (JIS)

Alloy No. H4000 A3003P A3004P H4000 A3003P A3004P H4100 A3003S H4100 A3003S H4000 A3003P H4000 A3003P H4000 A3003P A5052P A5083P A5454T A6061P H4080 & H4000 A3003TID&TE A5052TID&TE A5083TID&TE A5454TE A6061 TD&TE A6063TD&TE H4140 A5083FD A6061FD H4000 A5052P A5083P A6061P Max. Applicable Design Temperature *3 392F 392F 392F 392F 392F 392F 392F 392F 392F 392F 150F 392F 392F A3003P A5052P A5083P A5086P A5454P A6061P 392F 392F 150F 150F 392F 392F 392F 150F 392F 392F 150F 392F

Nozzle

AW-5754 AW-5083

302F 176F

Flange

AW-5083 AW-5754

176F 302F 302F 176F 266F

Support

AW-5754 AW-5083 AC AI Si7Mg

Remarks *1 : *2 : *3 : *4 :

Maximum applicable temperature is as per ASME Sec. VIII, Div.1, where the official unit is British (degree F). Maximum applicable temperature is as per AD2000-Merkbltter/Vd-TV, where the official unit is Metric (degree C). Maximum applicable temperature is as per Japanese High Pressure Gas Safety Law, where the official unit is Metric (degree C). They may be clad

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