Apparatus and method for installing rows of U-shaped tubes in a heat exchanger.

摘要

A support assembly for rows of U-shaped tubes (3) which comprises an end rack which aligns and holds the U-bend portions (5) of the tubes and a plurality of leg racks (11) which align and hold the straight leg portions (7) of the tubes. The support assembly is utilized in inspecting shipping and simultaneously installing rows of tubes in a vertically oriented heat exchanger.