Maximize Process Efficiency & Reliability with Industrial Kettle Type Reboilers

What is a Kettle Type Reboiler?

A Kettle Type Reboiler is a specialized shell-and-tube heat exchanger used for reboiling applications in chemical, petrochemical, and oil & gas industries. It works by vaporizing a portion of the bottom liquid from a distillation column to provide the necessary heat for the separation process.

At Yuhong Group, our kettle-type reboilers are engineered for:

• High heat transfer efficiency
• Ease of maintenance
• Reliable performance under continuous operation

The design typically includes a kettle drum (shell side) where liquid collects and a tube bundle for vapor generation. The excess liquid leaves as bottoms product, while generated vapor returns to the distillation column.

General Construction & Design Standards

• Design Codes: ASME Section VIII, TEMA Standards, API 660 (as applicable)
• Heat Transfer Area: Typically ranges from 10 m² to 1500 m² (customizable)
• Flow Arrangement:
  • Tube Side: Heating medium (e.g., steam, hot oil)
  • Shell Side: Process fluid to be vaporized
• Bundle Type: Removable U-tube or straight tube with floating head for easy maintenance

Technical Specifications

• Operating Pressure: Up to 40 bar (depending on material and design)
• Operating Temperature: Up to 400°C (with suitable materials)
• Vapor Load Handling: Designed for large vaporization rates
• Vapor Space: Sufficient for disengagement to avoid liquid carryover
• Typical Heat Duty: 0.5 MW to 25 MW (custom-designed)

Material of Construction (MOC)

We offer a range of materials based on process conditions, corrosion requirements, and temperature:

Shell & Kettle Drum:

• Carbon Steel (ASTM A516 Gr. 60/70)
• Stainless Steel (SS304, SS316, SS316L)
• Duplex Stainless Steel
• Alloy Steel (Chrome-Moly, ASTM A387)

Tube Bundle:

• Stainless Steel (SS304, SS316, SS316L)
• Copper-Nickel Alloys
• Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy (for corrosive services)
• Titanium (for seawater or highly corrosive environments)

Gaskets & Seals:

• Spiral Wound Gaskets (SS + Graphite)
• PTFE (for corrosive applications)

Key Features

• Removable Tube Bundle for easy inspection and maintenance
• Large Kettle Design for proper vapor disengagement
• Customizable Nozzle Orientation to suit piping layout
• High Thermal Efficiency through optimized design
• Compliance with International Codes (ASME/TEMA)

Applications

• Petrochemical Plants: Distillation and fractionation units
• Refineries: Atmospheric and vacuum distillation reboilers
• Chemical Plants: Evaporation and stripping duties
• Power Plants & Fertilizer Units: Heat recovery and reboiling services

Benefits

• Long operational life with robust materials
• Handles large vapor and liquid loads
• Flexible design for a wide range of duties
• Low maintenance cost due to easy tube removal

Yuhong Holding Group equipments production base at Jiangsu Jiangyin City, Jinjiang City and Yancheng City. Total production area around 184000 square meters, main products : Heat Exchanger, Condenser, Pressure Vessel , Fired Heater, Economizer, Columns, Reactor.  

Jinjiang Factory: 
Main Products: Heat Exchanger, Pressure Vessel ,Condenser, Economizer, Evaporator, Column, Fired Heater;

Certificates: ASME PP, ASME S, ASME U, ASME NB, ISO3834, GB/T24001-2016/ISO 14001:2015, GB/T9001-2016/ISO9001:2015,
                      GB/T45001-2020/ISO45001:2018, TS2232A55-2026
Factory Info.: Workshop 6000 square meters, 160 workers, 1000sets/year.

 

Jiangyin Factory:
Main Products: Heat Exchanger, Pressure Vessel ,Condenser, Economizer, Evaporator;

Certificates: ASME U, ASME NB, GB/T9001-2016/ISO9001:2015,GB/T24001-2016/ISO 14001:2015, 
                      GB/T45001-2020/ISO45001:2018, GB/T9022.1-ISO10012-1.
Factory Info.: Workshop 24000 square meters, 120 workers, 600sets/year.
 

Yancheng Factory:
Main Products: Air-cooled Heat Exchanger, Cooling Tower, Pressure Vessel, Economizer, Evaporator;

Certificates: ASME U, CTI Certification, Air Cooler safety registration certificate, Pressure Vessel TS,
                      GB/T9001-2016/ISO9001:2015,GB/T24001-2016/ISO 14001:2015, GB/T45001-2020/ISO45001:2018                      
Factory Info.: Workshop 100000 square meters, 450 workers, 2000sets/year.