MODULAR APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTING A HEAT EXCHANGER BUNDLE

摘要

A modular extraction tool (1) for extracting a heat exchange bundle (21) from the shell (22) of a heat exchanger (19) is described. The extraction tool (1) comprises a brace frame (2) through which the heat exchanger bundle (21) is extracted. The brace frame (2) is formed from releasably connected, interchangeable brace members ( 3 ) so that it can be easily constructed and dismantled. The extraction tool (1) further comprises a load distribution frame (8) attached to a proximal side of the brace frame (2) and one or more heat exchanger shell engagement frames (14) attached to a distal side of the brace frame (2). A kit of parts for forming a modular extraction tool (1) and a method of extraction of heat exchanger bundles (21) using the modular extraction tool (1) is also described.