Name: SS316L Porous Metal Sparger For Steam Made in China Customized Suppliers, Manufacturers - Free Sample - TOPTITECH Metal Materials
Brand: TOPTITECH
SKU: 306478422

TOPTITECH's SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China uses SS316L metal powder as raw material. It adopts vacuum sintering and diffusion bonding for full production. It forms stable and controllable open pore structures inside the body. It supports pore sizes from 0.5 μm to 100 μm. It follows ASTM E128 standards for accurate bubble point calibration. SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China delivers stable thermal performance for steam injection work. It keeps complete mechanical strength at working temperatures up to 600°C. It uses a full welded body structure. It completely removes hidden gaps that cause crevice corrosion.

Steam condensate carries dissolved oxygen and chloride substances. SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China holds a PRE value above 26. The value provides strong resistance against pitting corrosion. It forms solid sintered joints between internal metal particles. It reaches tensile strength over 70 MPa. It handles repeated steam temperature cycles in daily operation. It stops surface oxidation and scaling effectively. SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China supports 135°C online SIP steam sterilization. It keeps full shape without deformation during sterilization. It accepts condensate back-flushing for routine maintenance. It recovers original permeability after cleaning. It features open porosity between 30% and 45%. It creates low pressure drop in working flow. It keeps pressure drop below 0.05 bar per cm of wall thickness under standard flow conditions.

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TOPTITECH's SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China produces uniform fine steam bubbles. Its bubble diameter is 10 to 100 times its rated pore size. Fine bubbles expand gas and liquid contact area. The expanded area speeds up heat transfer and mass transfer efficiency. SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China works for multiple steam sparging scenarios. Common scenarios include direct steam heating for bioreactors, fermentation tanks and waste neutralization tanks. It injects live steam for precise temperature adjustment. It removes unwanted oxygen through steam stripping. It delivers clean steam for standard CIP rinsing work. It supports multiple end connection styles. Common styles include Tri-Clamp, NPT thread and flanged weld neck. It matches custom ring manifolds and grid manifolds. It connects multiple sparger units together. It expands full coverage for large-diameter tank equipment.

SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China resists high-speed steam jet erosion. It bears condensate hammer impact in harsh working conditions. It accepts regular ultrasonic cleaning and reverse steam flushing. It clears surface dirt and deposits thoroughly. It restores stable and consistent bubble performance after each cleaning cycle.

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Products Specificaitons

Material	SS316L powder
Diameter	13.5mm
Length	29mm
Connector	G 1/8" female thread
Pore size	0.5um(0.2-100um can be customized)
Technique	Sintering

SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China

SS316L Chemical Composition

SS316L components

Products Features

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High thermal stability

SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China maintains stable mechanical strength. It works steadily at temperatures up to 600°C. It supports standard steam-in-place (SIP) sterilization at 135°C. Its sintered structure avoids creep deformation. It resists surface oxidation effectively. It keeps stable performance through repeated heating and cooling cycles.

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Superior corrosion resistance

SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China has a pitting resistance equivalent above 26. The SS316L alloy material adapts to complex condensate environments. It tolerates condensate with dissolved chlorides and oxygen. It adopts a full welded structural design. It removes hidden gaps that cause crevice corrosion. It maintains stable working performance in harsh steam conditions.

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Uniform pore architecture

SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China uses professional vacuum sintering technology. It forms regular and controllable open pore structures. Its actual pore size stays within ±2 μm of the standard rated size. It delivers stable bubble point pressure that meets ASTM E128 standards. It provides even and consistent steam dispersion for every production batch.

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Excellent mechanical toughness

SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China has solid sintered connections between internal particles. It achieves a tensile strength higher than 70 MPa. It bears condensate hammer impact without cracking or damage. It adapts to continuous mechanical vibration. It resists sudden thermal shock. It fits long-term working scenarios with high-velocity steam jets.

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Efficient bubble generation

SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China covers pore sizes from 0.5 μm to 100 μm. It produces fine and uniform steam bubbles. Its actual bubble size is 10 to 100 times the rated pore diameter. Fine bubbles expand the contact area between gas and liquid. The enlarged contact area improves heat transfer speed. It also boosts oxygen stripping efficiency.

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Cleanability and regeneration

SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China supports simple routine cleaning. Workers can remove surface deposits through ultrasonic cleaning. Workers can also use reverse steam flushing for dirt removal. Its rigid metal frame locks stable pore shapes. It does not deform after repeated cleaning. Its fluid flow performance returns to nearly original levels after maintenance.

Products Applications in Steam Service

Direct steam heating in bioreactors

SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China injects live steam into cell culture media. It raises the liquid temperature in a fast and steady way. It prevents local hot spots inside the bioreactor vessel. It features a uniform internal pore structure. It spreads steam evenly across the whole tank cross-section. It creates stable and consistent thermal environments. These stable conditions support normal growth of mammalian cells and microbial cells.

Steam-in-place (SIP) sterilization of fermentation vessels

SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China delivers clean steam to all internal equipment surfaces. Steam passes through the porous metal wall of the sparger. Steam makes full contact with all wetted parts inside the vessel. It removes all biological contaminants effectively. SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China works through repeated SIP sterilization cycles at 135°C. It keeps its original shape without deformation. It maintains complete and stable pore structure integrity.

Oxygen stripping from process liquids

SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China releases steam to act as stripping gas. It generates fine steam bubbles that rise inside process liquids. These steam bubbles carry dissolved oxygen out of the liquid solution. They also remove other volatile impurities from the liquid. This working mode fits deoxygenated water production. It also supports liquid treatment for anaerobic fermentation preparation.

Direct steam neutralization of acidic waste streams

SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China injects steady steam into acidic wastewater. Steam condensation increases the overall liquid temperature. It dilutes the acid concentration of the waste stream. It adjusts the liquid pH value close to the neutral standard. The SS316L raw material fights corrosion in low-pH working environments. The sparger resists continuous steam impact and condensate impact during long-term operation.

Steam sparging for CIP (clean-in-place) rinsing

SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China inputs clean steam into pipes and tanks during CIP cleaning work. High-temperature steam breaks down organic residues on equipment surfaces. It clears stubborn biofilm deposits effectively. Heat from steam improves the working efficiency of cleaning detergents. The sparger stays fixed inside the system during all cleaning cycles. It acts as a stable and permanent steam injection nozzle. It replaces traditional removable spray balls in many industrial setups.

Heating and mixing in large-scale fermenters

SS316L Porous Metal Sparger for Steam Made in China supports multi-unit installation. Multiple sparger elements connect with ring manifolds or grid manifolds. The combined assembly covers the entire bottom area of large fermenter tanks. It delivers even steam distribution across all tank zones. It achieves uniform temperature rise during batch sterilization processes. It shortens the total heating time of production cycles. It stops condensate accumulation with balanced steam dispersion.

FAQ

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Q1: How does the sparger resist chloride pitting and stress corrosion cracking in wet steam environments?

A1: The sparger uses SS316L alloy with a pitting resistance equivalent (PRE) above 26. This composition provides high resistance to chloride attack. Wet steam contains dissolved oxygen and trace chlorides. These species cause localized corrosion on standard stainless steels. The sintered structure eliminates sharp crevices. The fully welded design removes threaded joints and gaps. These gaps trap corrosive media. The sparger also undergoes electropolishing. This process reduces surface roughness to Ra < 0.4 μm. A smooth surface minimizes deposit adhesion and initiation sites for pitting. The material maintains passive film stability up to 600°C. This stability prevents stress corrosion cracking during thermal cycling. Each unit passes a copper sulfate – sulfuric acid test per ASTM A262. This test verifies resistance to intergranular attack.

Q2: Can the sparger be cleaned effectively after scale or biofouling deposits form from steam condensate impurities?

A2: Yes. The rigid sintered skeleton allows aggressive cleaning methods. Two standard procedures restore performance. First, ultrasonic bathing in alkaline or acidic solutions removes organic and inorganic scales. The open pore network permits solution penetration. Second, reverse steam flushing or high-pressure water back-flushing dislodges particulate matter. The sparger withstands back-flush pressures up to 1.5 times the operating pressure without deformation. The pore geometry remains unchanged after multiple cleaning cycles. Flow rate recovery exceeds 95% of the initial value. For heavy scaling, a dilute nitric acid passivation restores the surface oxide layer. The sparger supports steam-in-place (SIP) cleaning at 135°C. This temperature saponifies fats and denatures proteins. No fragile membranes or coatings exist. These coatings would degrade during thermal cleaning. The all-metal construction ensures long-term reusability.

Q3: What pressure drop does the sparger create, and how does it affect steam flow and energy consumption?

A3: The pressure drop depends on wall thickness and pore size. Typical values stay below 0.05 bar per centimeter of wall thickness at standard flow rates. This low drop results from an open porosity between 30% and 45%. The sparger provides high void fraction. This fraction reduces flow resistance. Lower pressure drop means the upstream compressor or boiler operates at reduced discharge pressure. This reduction saves energy. The bubble-point pressure remains calibrated per ASTM E128. This calibration ensures that steam breaks through all pores simultaneously. It avoids channeling. Channeling causes uneven flow and local high velocities. High velocities increase erosion and pressure loss. The sparger's uniform pore distribution guarantees consistent back-pressure. This consistency allows precise flow control using simple pressure regulators. Energy consumption per kilogram of steam injected is minimized.