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 Invented and developed in 1960 by Standard Oil Co. of California .

The first breech-lock was put into operation in 1966.

 Rights of technology remain with Chevron Research Company of

California.

 In 1982, ABB LUMMUS HEAT TRANSFER became a licensee for the

worldwide marketing of high pressure Breech-Lock heat exchangers.

 Since 1982 IMB was ABB LHT licensee and contributed to the further
developement of the Breech-Lock internals design.

 Over 600 Breech-Lock high pressure heat exchangers are in operation

worldwide. Approximately 300 have been manufactured by IMB.

 Finds applications in refinery units operating at high pressure and

temperature with hydrogen rich streams such as Hydrocrackers.
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APPLICATIONS
High Temperature/High Pressure Units:
 Hydrocrackers / Hydrotreaters

 Gas Compression

 Ammonia Synthesis

 Miscellaneous
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by curtesy of SHELL PERNIS

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MAIN FEATURES
 Reliable High Pressure Performance Sealing
 Easy Dismantling/Reassembly for Inspection
 Avoidance of High Stressed Zones in Pressure
Parts
 In Service Seating of Internal Gaskets
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Closure Features and Advantages

 Hydrostatic Load Of Channel Cover Is Absorbed by the Channel
Forging
 No Threaded Holes in Forging or in the Cladding

 Tightening of Gasket by Relatively Small Bolts

 Spiral Wound Gaskets are Used in the Girth Joints
 Channel Cover is Relatively Thin and Light
 Re-Tightening of Tubesheet Gasket During Operation Possible.
 Easy and Quick Maintenance
 All Channel Parts can be Removed Without Cutting.
 No Need of Welding During Re-Installation of Channel Parts.
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HYDROTEST CONDITION
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PRIMARY LOADING CONDITION

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SECONDARY LOADING CONDITION

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LOADING CONDITION
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Assembling & Dismantling Jig

 Unique, proprietary design
 Self sustained on the equipment
 Self alligning
 Reduced maintenance time
 One single jig is suitable for different size
item
 Easy to store
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