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Mod. UTC-1/EV Mod. UTC-1c/EV Mod. UTC-1a/EV: Heat Transfer Pilot Plant With Plate and U-Tube Heat Exchanger

This document summarizes a heat transfer pilot plant with two types of heat exchangers - a plate heat exchanger and a U-tube heat exchanger. It describes the manual, data logging manual, and automated versions of the plant. The automated version includes a PID controller to automatically control flow rates via pneumatic valves. It also lists technical specifications, required utilities, accessories, and options for the plant.

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Mod. UTC-1/EV Mod. UTC-1c/EV Mod. UTC-1a/EV: Heat Transfer Pilot Plant With Plate and U-Tube Heat Exchanger

This document summarizes a heat transfer pilot plant with two types of heat exchangers - a plate heat exchanger and a U-tube heat exchanger. It describes the manual, data logging manual, and automated versions of the plant. The automated version includes a PID controller to automatically control flow rates via pneumatic valves. It also lists technical specifications, required utilities, accessories, and options for the plant.

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HEAT TRANSFER PILOT PLANT

WITH PLATE AND U-TUBE


HEAT EXCHANGER
Mod. UTC-1/EV manual
Mod. UTC-1c/EV manual with data logging
Mod. UTC-1a/EV automated
INTRODUCTION
This unit enables to study heat exchanges by using a U-tube
exchanger and a plate-type exchanger.
The automated version (mod. UTC-1a/EV) includes a PID
controller that controls the flow rates automatically via two
pneumatic valves.

HE
TRAINING PROGRAM
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

This unit enables to deepen


the following issues:
• Heat transfer between fluids separated by a wall
• Energy balance and calculation of efficiency
• Log Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD)
• Overall heat transfer coefficient (U)
• How flow rate and of temperature difference can affect
the transfer coefficient
• Comparing the operating modes and performance
of different types of heat exchangers
• Automatic flow control by PID controller
(for mod. UTC-1a/EV, only)
• System supervision by P.C. (for mod. UTC-1a/EV, only)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Mod. UTC-1/EV
• Framework of AISI 304 stainless steel with castors
• U-tube heat exchanger with pipes of AISI 304 stainless steel
and shell of borosilicate glass, exchange surface of 0.6 m2
• Plate-type heat exchanger of AISI 316 stainless steel, with
exchange surface of 0.6 m2
• 2 variable area flowmeters of glass and steel, with range
of 100 to 1000 l/h (for mod. UTC-1/EV, only)
• 4 thermoresistances Pt 100 with sheath of AISI 316
stainless steel
• 4 electronic temperature indicators
24B-E-HE-UTC1-0

• Piping and valves of AISI 304 and AISI 316 stainless steel
• Switchboard IP55, complying with EC conformity mark,
including plant synoptic and ELCB
• Emergency button

ELETTRONICA VENETA S.P.A. - 31045 Motta di Livenza (TV) Italy - Via Postumia 16 - Tel. +39 0422 765 802 - Fax +39 0422 861 901 - E-mail: [email protected] HE 6
Mod. UTC-1c/EV
Besides being provided with all the characteristics of mod.
UTC-1/EV, this model also includes the following additional
items:
• 2 electronic magnetic induction flow transmitters of AISI 316
stainless steel, range of 0 to 1000 l/h, 4-20 mA output signal
• Interface for the connection with a PC included in the
switchboard
• Data acquisition software for Windows

Mod. UTC-1a/EV
Besides being provided with all the characteristics of mod.
UTC-1/EV, this model also includes the following additional
items:
• 2 electronic magnetic induction flow transmitters of AISI 316
stainless steel, range of 0 to 1000 l/h, 4-20 mA output signal
• 2 pneumatic valves of AISI 316 stainless steel (Cv = 2.5)
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for flow control


• Microprocessor digital PID controller, with serial card
• Supervision software for Windows: it enables to control
ON-OFF signals, analog signals coming from PID controller,
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

real-time trend and historical trend

Power supply: 230 Vac 50 Hz single-phase - 0.5 kVA


(Other voltage and frequency on request)
Dimensions: 1500 × 700 × 1800 mm
Weight: 130 kg

REQUIRED
UTILITIES (PROVIDED BY THE CUSTOMER)
• Tap water: 1000 l/h @ 2 bar
(valve with ½” hose connector)
• Hot water: 1000 l/h @ 2 bar and 90 °C
• Water drain
• Compressed air (for mod. UTC-1a/EV, only): 0.6 Nm3/h @
6 bar (valve with connection ¼” F)

ACCESSORIES (NOT INCLUDED)


• Personal Computer running Windows (for mod. UTC-1c/EV
and UTC-1a/EV, only)

SUPPLIED WITH
THEORETICAL – EXPERIMENTAL
HANDBOOK

VARIATIONS OF THE PLANT ON REQUEST


The equipment can be modified on request of the Customer.
24B-E-HE-UTC1-0

OPTIONAL
HOT WATER GENERATOR
mod. SCT01/EV

HE 7 ELETTRONICA VENETA S.P.A. - 31045 Motta di Livenza (TV) Italy - Via Postumia 16 - Tel. +39 0422 765 802 - Fax +39 0422 861 901 - E-mail: [email protected]

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