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    The breech-lock closure was invented in 1960 by Standard Oil of California and the first was put into operation in 1966. Over 600 breech-lock heat exchangers are now in operation worldwide, being widely used in refinery units operating at high pressures and temperatures with hydrogen-rich streams. Key features include a reliable high-pressure seal, easy dismantling and reassembly for inspection, and avoidance of high-stress zones in pressure parts.

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    The breech-lock closure was invented in 1960 by Standard Oil of California and the first was put into operation in 1966. Over 600 breech-lock heat exchangers are now in operation worldwide, being widely used in refinery units operating at high pressures and temperatures with hydrogen-rich streams. Key features include a reliable high-pressure seal, easy dismantling and reassembly for inspection, and avoidance of high-stress zones in pressure parts.

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    The breech-lock closure was invented in 1960 by Standard Oil of California and the first was put into operation in 1966. Over 600 breech-lock heat exchangers are now in operation worldwide, being widely used in refinery units operating at high pressures and temperatures with hydrogen-rich streams. Key features include a reliable high-pressure seal, easy dismantling and reassembly for inspection, and avoidance of high-stress zones in pressure parts.

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    Breech Lock

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    Pramod Dixit
    The breech-lock closure was invented in 1960 by Standard Oil of California and the first was put into operation in 1966. Over 600 breech-lock heat exchangers are now in operation worldwide, being widely used in refinery units operating at high pressures and temperatures with hydrogen-rich streams. Key features include a reliable high-pressure seal, easy dismantling and reassembly for inspection, and avoidance of high-stress zones in pressure parts.

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    HISTORY OF BREECH-LOCK CLOSURE

    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. 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.

    EXCHANGER BATTERY

    Exchanger Assembly

    Sectional view

    Applications
    High Temperature/High Pressure Units: Hydrocrackers / Hydro-treaters Gas Compression Ammonia Synthesis Miscellaneous

    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

    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.

    Assembly of multiple shells

    Sectional View

    Sectional View

    Channel side view

    HASSEMBLY OF CHANNEL

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