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Plate Heat Exchanger: Applications

The plate heat exchanger consists of metal plates assembled between a fixed frame and movable pressure plate. Fluids flow through alternate channels between the corrugated plates, creating a counter-current flow for efficient heat transfer. Standard models are made of mild steel frames and stainless steel or titanium plates and gaskets. They can transfer heat at rates up to 2 kg/s depending on the fluids' properties, permitted pressure drop, and temperature range. The plate design promotes fluid turbulence for effective heat exchange within compact dimensions.

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Plate Heat Exchanger: Applications

The plate heat exchanger consists of metal plates assembled between a fixed frame and movable pressure plate. Fluids flow through alternate channels between the corrugated plates, creating a counter-current flow for efficient heat transfer. Standard models are made of mild steel frames and stainless steel or titanium plates and gaskets. They can transfer heat at rates up to 2 kg/s depending on the fluids' properties, permitted pressure drop, and temperature range. The plate design promotes fluid turbulence for effective heat exchange within compact dimensions.

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Plate heat exchanger

Applications
General heating and cooling duties.

Standard design
The plate heat exchanger consists of a pack of corrugated
metal plates with portholes for the passage of the two fluids
between which heat transfer will take place.
The plate pack is assembled between a fix frame plate and
a movable pressure plate and compressed by tightening bolts.
The plates are fitted with a gasket which seals the interplate
channel and directs the fluids into alternate channels. The
number of plates is determined by the flow rate, physical
properties of the fluids, pressure drop and temperature pro-
gram. The plate corrugations promote fluid turbulence and
support the plates against differential pressure.
The plate and the pressure plate are suspended from an
upper carrying bar and located by a lower guiding bar.

Connections are located in the frame plate or, if either or both


fluids make more than a single pass within the unit, in the
frame and pressure plates.
T2B-FG

Typical capacities

Liquid flow rate


Up to 2 kg/s, depending on media, permitted pressure drop
and temperature program.

Plate types
T2B

Frame types
FG
Working principle
Channels are formed between the plates and the corner ports
are arranged so that the two media flow through alternate
channels. The heat is transferred through the plate between
the channels, and complete counter-current flow is created
for highest possible efficiency. The corrugation of the plates
provides the passage between the plates, supports each
plate against the adjacent one and enhances the turbulence,
resulting in efficient heat transfer.

Standard materials

Frame plate Flow principle of a plate heat exchanger


Mild steel, Epoxy painted

Nozzles
Stainless steel AISI 316, Titanium

Plates
Stainless steel AISI 316 or Titanium

Gaskets
Nitrile, EPDM
Dimensions
Connections

Straight pipe thread ISO-G 34"

Technical data

Mechanical design pressure (g) / temperature


FG 1.6 MPa / 160C

Maximum heat transfer surface



1.0 m (10.76 sq. ft)

Particulars required for quotation


Flow rates or heat load
Temperature program
Physical properties of liquids in question (if not water)

Desired working pressure


Maximum permitted pressure drop
Measurements in mm

PCT00082EN 0710 All rights reserved for changes in specifications

visit www.alfalaval.com for more information or contact

Alfa Engenharia
Rua: Dom Pedro Henrique de Orleans e Bragana, 809, CEP 05117-002, Vila Jaguara So Paulo-SP
www.alfaengenharia.com.br, [email protected]
(11) 3644-5476

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