Critical Applications & Nuclear Heat Exchangers
Nuclear power plants
The nuclear sector is governed by extremely stringent regulations, where every stage—from design to production and testing—requires complete inspections and full traceability.
Operating in this field demands a predictive approach and a highly disciplined mindset: from mechanical designers to welding coordinators and production operators, every activity must be executed with the utmost precision, anticipating and minimizing any potential risk.
DBM has extensive experience in the nuclear industry, executing numerous projects and supplying heat exchangers for both “industrial” and “nuclear” risk classes, fully compliant with the technical and quality standards required by major regulatory bodies.
Tailored thermal management solutions for every application
Our projects are developed in accordance with the main design and construction codes for industrial and nuclear equipment, including ASME VIII Div.1 and Div.2, RCC-M, and EN 13445, depending on plant classification and client specifications.
All production stages include non-destructive testing performed by qualified personnel according to EN ISO 9712 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A standards. Inspections include VT (visual testing), PT (penetrant testing), RT (industrial radiography), UT (ultrasonic testing), and, when required, MT (magnetic particle testing).
Each unit is supplied with a complete technical dossier, including control plans, material traceability, certifications, and test reports, fully compliant with the qualification procedures required by operators and regulatory authorities in the nuclear sector.
DBM engineering and innovation for nuclear and critical applications
Finned-pack heat exchangers
Spiral tubes heat exchangers
Air tight heat exchangers for duct execution
Safety double-tube heat exchangers
Quality and performance for every requirement
DBM thermal management solutions can be fully customized to meet the specific needs of any facility and operating condition, ensuring maximum efficiency and real energy savings.
Product and Process Certifications
Certification ASME VIII Div.1
Certification ASME VIII Div.2
Certification RCC-M (French nuclear code)
Certification EN 13445
Certification EN ISO 9712
Certification ASNT SNT-TC-1A
Certification CND (VT, PT, RT, UT, MT)
DBM selection software
Every detail, from materials to brazing/welding procedures—is designed for maximum reliability. Correct thermal and mechanical sizing, combined with high-quality construction and rigorous testing, ensures consistent performance and long service life.
To assist clients in the design process, DBM provides a proprietary, advanced thermal sizing software free of charge. The program allows fast and reliable thermofluid calculations using high-performance proprietary algorithms and the most advanced correlations available in technical literature.
Available as both stand-alone software and as a DLL library, the DBM software makes heat exchanger selection intuitive, precise, and easily integrated into engineering workflows.
DBM: your technical partner for
high-performance systems
Since 1981, DBM has been a trusted partner for reliable, high-performing, and sustainable HVAC and industrial solutions, combining engineering precision, efficiency, and continuous service.
Every DBM heat exchanger is produced through a fully integrated and controlled process:
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Thermal and mechanical design in co-engineering with the client
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Automated production using state-of-the-art technologies
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Quality control at every production stage
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Laboratory testing at our in-house R&D center and wind tunnel
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Final testing and verification of compliance with sector standards (PED, AHRI 410, or other requirements)
Engineering and innovation for more efficient, reliable systems
Trust DBM to design high – performance heat exchangers built for efficiency, durability,
and long-term air quality.