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Serrated Finned Tube

Serrated Finned Tube

The Serrated Finned Tube is a high-efficiency heat exchange component manufactured using the High-Frequency Resistance Welding (HFW) process, wherein stainless steel fins are tightly and continuously welded onto a base tube to ensure highly efficient heat transfer. The tubing is fabricated from high-quality stainless steel materials, offering exceptional resistance to corrosion, high-temperature oxidation, and wear, while also demonstrating excellent resistance to fouling, scaling, and vibration. It is primarily utilized in the economizers of thermal power plant boilers, Air-Cooled Condensers (ACC), Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) for gas-steam combined cycle power units, heat exchange systems in nuclear power plants, and flue gas waste heat recovery systems across various industrial power generation facilities.

Surface Finish:Pickled & Passivated
Delivery Condition:Solution-annealed condition
Standard:ASTM A312, or as customer's request

Product Introduction

Products Description

 

Product Specifications

Standards ASTM A213, ASTM A269, ASTM A312, EN 10216-5
Steel Grades TP304, TP304L, TP316, TP316L, Duplex 2205
Equivalent Standards EN (1.4301, 1.4404, 1.4462), DIN (X5CrNi18-10)
Tube Outer Diameter 19 mm – 76 mm
Wall Thickness (WT) 2.0 mm – 8.0 mm
Tube Length Up to 18 meters
Fin Height 8 mm – 20 mm
Fin Thickness 0.8 mm – 1.5 mm
Fin Pitch 4 – 11 FPI

 

Serrated Finned Tube is capable of operating stably over extended periods at working temperatures reaching up to 600°C; specifically, 304 stainless steel can be utilized continuously at temperatures below 540°C, while 316L offers even superior high-temperature stability.


The serrated fin design significantly expands the heat exchange surface area (increasing the heat dissipation area to more than eight times that of a bare tube) and generates intense turbulence as airflow passes through. This results in a 30% to 50% improvement in heat transfer efficiency compared to standard straight-finned tubes. Furthermore, the high-frequency welding process ensures a metallurgical bond between the fins and the base tube, yielding a tensile strength exceeding 200 MPa.


The smooth surface of the stainless steel-combined with the serrated structure, which alters fluid flow direction-minimizes the accumulation of dust and particulate matter. Consequently, its fouling resistance is improved by over 40% compared to carbon steel finned tubes, making it ideally suited for heat exchange applications involving dust-laden flue gas within the power generation industry.

 

Customized Services

 

  1. TORICH offers customized sizing services for base tube outer diameters (19 mm – 76 mm), wall thicknesses (2.0 mm – 8.0 mm), fin heights (8 mm – 20 mm), fin thicknesses (0.8 mm – 3.5 mm), and fin pitches (3 mm – 75 mm).
  2. We support the customization of specialized configurations-such as U-shaped, L-shaped, and serpentine structures-to accommodate the confined installation spaces often found in power generation equipment; fin arrangement patterns (inline or staggered) can also be customized.
  3. We provide various end-finishing services, including chamfering, grooving, and threading.

 

Chemical Composition

Element C (%) Mn (%) Si (%) P (%) S (%) Cr (%) Ni (%) Mo (%)
304 ≤0.08 ≤2.00 ≤1.00 ≤0.045 ≤0.030 18.0–20.0 8.0–10.5 -
316 ≤0.08 ≤2.00 ≤1.00 ≤0.045 ≤0.030 16.0–18.0 10.0–14.0 2.0–3.0
321 ≤0.08 ≤2.00 ≤1.00 ≤0.045 ≤0.030 17.0–19.0 9.0–12.0 -
409 ≤0.08 ≤1.00 ≤1.00 ≤0.045 ≤0.030 10.5–11.75 ≤0.50 -

 

Mechanical Properties

Property Tensile Strength (MPa) Yield Strength 0.2% (MPa) Elongation (%) Hardness (HB)
304 ≥520 ≥205 ≥40 ≤90
316 ≥515 ≥205 ≥40 ≤90 
321 ≥515 ≥205 ≥40 ≤90
409 ≥380 ≥170 ≥20 ≤88 

 

Possible Alternative Grades

 

  1. For extremely high-temperature operating conditions, TP310S is a suitable choice; it can operate continuously at temperatures below 850°C and applies to ultra-supercritical power generation units, high-temperature flue gas heat exchangers, and similar equipment.
  2. In the power generation industry-specifically within demanding environments such as Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) systems and high-temperature flue gas heat exchange involving chlorine-2205 duplex stainless steel is recommended, as its corrosion resistance surpasses that of 316L.

 

application areas

 

  1. In thermal power plant boiler systems, they are primarily utilized in economizers, air preheaters, flue gas waste heat recovery units, and similar components.
  2. In hydroelectric power generation, they are employed in air coolers for hydro-turbine generators, lubrication oil coolers for generating units, cooling water heat exchange systems, and related applications.
  3. In combined-cycle power plants, they are used within Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs).
  4. In nuclear power plants, they are applied in feedwater heaters, heat exchangers for auxiliary cooling systems, and other critical equipment.
  5. Serrated Finned Tube is also utilized for waste heat recovery in waste-to-energy incineration plants, Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) systems, and waste heat recovery applications in industrial furnaces and kilns.

 

 

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Testing Equipment

Eddy Current Flaw Detector
Eddy Current Flaw Detector
Hydraulic Universal Testing Machine
Hydraulic Universal Testing Machine
Intergranular Corrosion Tester
Intergranular Corrosion Tester

 

Factory Equipment

Pickling Equipment

Pickling equipment

Polishing Equipment
Polishing equipment
Cold drawing equipment
Cold drawing equipment

 

Products Package


stainless steel pipe package

FAQ

 

Q: What is the maximum operating temperature?

A: It can reach up to 600°C, depending on the material grade.

Q: How do I select the appropriate material (304 vs. 316L)?

A: If the operating environment involves standard flue gas, air, or freshwater media, and the temperature is ≤ 540°C, TP304/304L is a suitable choice. However, if the operating environment contains chloride ions (e.g., in coastal power plants or seawater cooling systems), sulfur-bearing flue gas, or involves highly corrosive chemical environments, TP316/316L is recommended.

Q: What inspections are performed?

A: PMI, UT, eddy current testing, and hydrostatic testing.

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