Research on Measurement Method of a Device for Measuring the Perpendicularity of Tubesheet Hole

Abstract

The tubesheet is the key part of the steam generator, and the quality of the tubesheet hole is the key characteristic of the steam generator. The inspection of tubesheet holes includes defects on the surface of the tubesheet holes and the geometric dimensions of the tubesheet holes. The geometric dimensions of the tubesheet hole mainly include hole diameter, perpendicularity, hole bridge, position and roughness, etc. The perpendicularity of tubesheet hole is an important characteristic, which directly affects the size of tubesheet secondary hole bridge and heat exchange tube installation. This paper describes a device for measuring the perpendicularity of tubesheet hole, discusses the principle and measurement method of the tubesheet hole perpendicularity measuring device, and analyzes the error and proposes measures to improve the measurement accuracy of the device. Analysis of data processing provides a basis for the measurement device and measurement method to meet the requirements of specifications. The results show that the designed measuring device to measure perpendicularity has the advantages of simple operation, simple measurement and high accuracy of measurement results. It is beneficial to ensure the quality of heat exchange tube installation of the steam generator, which can speed up the manufacturing progress of the steam generator.