Pressure Vessels
Ti / Ta / Zr / Nb / Ni

Pressure Vessels Engineered
for Corrosive & Critical Plant Environments

Designing pressure vessels for corrosive and critical plant environments requires careful consideration of material selection, vessel design, and fabrication standards based on actual process conditions.

With extensive experience in specialty non-ferrous metals, ATX provides engineering-based solutions that go beyond fabrication, supporting material selection, vessel design, and manufacturing aligned with real operating conditions.

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Pressure Vessel Types Manufactured by ATX

ATX Heat Exchanger Heat Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger

Vertical Pressure Vessel

A vertical pressure vessel design engineered for high-pressure and high-temperature processes, widely applied in reactors, absorbers, and process service applications where efficient phase separation, compact footprint, and resistance to corrosive media are required.

Widely Applied Vertical Vessel Fabrication Reference

  • Widely used vertical pressure vessel configuration for reactors, absorbers, and process service
  • Suitable for a wide range of pressure, temperature, and corrosive media

Horizontal Pressure Vessel

A horizontal pressure vessel configuration engineered for stable operation and ease of maintenance in large-capacity chemical and industrial processes, applied where horizontal arrangement is required due to process layout, installation constraints, or operational accessibility.

Layout-Driven Horizontal Vessel Fabrication Reference

  • Applied where horizontal arrangement is required due to process layout or installation constraints
  • Commonly used for storage, separation, and buffer service

ATX Heat Exchanger Coil / Immersion Type

Jacketed Pressure Vessel

A jacketed pressure vessel structure engineered for precise temperature control through external heating or cooling, widely applied in reactive and temperature-sensitive processes where accurate thermal management is critical.

Precision Jacketed Vessel Fabrication Reference

  • Pressure vessels equipped with an external jacket for heating or cooling service
  • A configuration requiring jacket forming, shell-to-jacket welding, and dimensional accuracy control

ATX Heat Exchanger Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger

Lined Pressure Vessel

A lined pressure vessel design engineered with a corrosion-resistant internal lining to protect the base material from aggressive chemical environments, ensuring long-term reliability and extended service life under demanding process conditions.

Corrosion-Resistant Lined Vessel Fabrication Reference

  • Pressure vessels with an internal lining applied to address the corrosive characteristics of the process media
  • A configuration where close adhesion and joint quality between the vessel shell and lining are critical

ATX Refurbishment & Life Extension

Custom-Designed Pressure Vessel Configuration

Custom-engineered pressure vessel configurations developed for process conditions where standard designs are not suitable, tailored to specific operating requirements, materials, and regulatory standards.

Non-Standard Geometry Pressure Vessel Fabrication Reference

  • Applied to processes where standard pressure vessel configurations are not suitable
  • Configured with non-standard geometries according to specific process conditions

Why ATX Pressure vessel

35+ years of supply experience in chemical and plant environments

With extensive experience, we support corrosion-sensitive plant environments by supplying pressure vessels designed for stable, long-term operation.

Integrated fabrication control for consistent quality

Core fabrication processes, including forming, welding, and testing, are managed in-house to maintain consistent quality. The entire workflow—from material sourcing to vessel fabrication and delivery—is integrated within a unified system.

Proven experience in certification and regulatory compliance

Experience with domestic and international certification requirements for pressure vessels. Inspection and testing are conducted in accordance with project specifications, either in-house or through certified third-party agencies.

Materials We Work With

We work with a range of special metals selected based on corrosion conditions, temperature, and process requirements.

Ti
Titanium

Widely used for seawater and high-salinity environments, offering stable corrosion resistance for heat exchanger applications.

Ta
Tantalum

Used in highly corrosive chemical environments where conventional metals fail.

Capable of withstanding conditions such as 30% hydrochloric acid and 95% sulfuric acid at elevated temperatures.

Zr
Zirconium

Provides superior corrosion resistance in oxidizing chemical environments, often used where titanium reaches its limits.

Nb
Niobium

Enhances durability in high-temperature and aggressive chemical environments through stable oxide formation.

Ni
Nickel

Maintains mechanical stability at elevated temperatures, with strong resistance in alkaline and reducing environments.

Plant Process Applications

Many customers have already been using it reliably for a long time.

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Primary Industries

  • Chemical & Petrochemical Plants
  • Oil & Gas / LNG Plants
  • Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemical Plants
  • Energy & Power Generation Plants
  • Metal Processing & Surface Treatment
  • Water Treatment & Desalination

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Typical Process Applications

  • Acid & Alkali Handling Processes
  • Solvent Recovery & Condensation Systems
  • NOx, MDI, Chlorine-related Process Lines
  • High-purity Chemical Process Lines
  • High-corrosion & Aggressive Media Applications

Inspection, Testing & Regulatory Compliance

Inspection and testing for pressure vessels are carried out in accordance with project specifications and applicable international codes and standards.

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Inspection Scope

  • Hydrostatic pressure testing (as applicable)
  • Pressure and leak testing (including helium leak test)
  • Dimensional inspection
  • Welding inspection (VT, PT, RT as applicable)
  • Material verification and traceability (MTC)
  • Surface condition and finishing inspection

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Key Certifications and Statutory Inspections

  • High-pressure Gas
  • Industrial Safety
  • Energy-Using Equipment
  • ASME Section VIII (U / U2 Stamp)
  • Classification society standards (BV, ABS)

Applications

ATX products are applied across multiple industries and a wide range of process conditions and chemical media.

Typical Industries

Chemical & Petrochemical
Plants

Oil & Gas / LNG
Plants

Pharmaceutical
& Fine Chemical Plants

Energy & Power Generation
Plants

Metal Processing
& Surface Treatment

Water Treatment
& Desalination

Typical Process Conditions & Media​

Acid
& AlkaliHandling

Solvent Recovery
& Condensation

NOx / HCl /
Chlorine Media

High-purity
Chemical Lines

High-corrosion
& Aggressive Media

Many customers have already been using it reliably for a long time.

Material Grades & Applicable Standards

Ti
Titanium

Ta
Tantalum

Zr
Zirconium

Nb
Niobium

Ni
Nickel

Material selection and applicable standards are determined
based on project specifications, operating conditions,
and corrosion requirements.

We support material grade selection, standard compliance,
and documentation for engineering and procurement.

Engineering Inquiry

For detailed availability, lead time, and quotation,
please contact us with your required specifications.