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Bowman (UK)

Marine Shell & Tube Series

Name: Bowman (UK) Marine Shell & Tube Series
Brand: Bowman (UK)

E.J. Bowman Ltd. ist ein britischer Hersteller aus Birmingham, gegründet 1920, spezialisiert auf Shell-&-Tube-Wärmetauscher für den Marine-Bereich. Die EC/GL-Serie ist der Klassiker auf britischen und skandinavischen Schiffen. Shell-&-Tube-Konstruktion bietet Vorteile bei Seewasser-Direktkühlung (CuNi-Rohre) und ermöglicht Reinigung der Rohre durch Ziehen des Rohrbündels. Auf älteren Schiffen Standard, auf Neubauten zunehmend durch Plattenwärmetauscher ersetzt.

10-500 kW thermal

Capacity

Freshwater / Seawater / Lube Oil

Medium

Components & Design

Component data being added…

Technical Data

type Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger

variant count approx 7

period start year 1960

drive type Passive

construction Cupro-Nickel tubes, cast iron/bronze shell, removable tube bundle

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Common failures & inspection points

●Tube bundle erosion from high seawater velocity

●Zinc anode depletion causing accelerated corrosion

●End cover gasket leakage

●Tube scale buildup from hard/tropical water

Service & Maintenance

Zinc anode check/replacement quarterly. Tube bundle cleaning with rod and brush annually. End cover gasket replacement at drydock. Tube bundle replacement every 8-15 years depending on water quality.

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Replacement Parts

Bowman (Birmingham, UK). Tube bundles, zinc anodes, gasket sets. Lead time: 2-4 weeks for anodes/gaskets, 4-8 weeks for tube bundles.

Equipment Model #37741 · ✓ still in production