Plate Heat Exchanger

Instruction Manua

Type Manufacturing No.

A' Tetra Pak

More than the package^
Table of contents^
1 Safety precaution - 3
2 General infQrmation 4
2.1 Applicatio ;
2.2 Data Plate
2.3 Unit specific information
2.3.1 Plate marking
2.3.2 Data Print
2.3.3 Parts List
3 Installation
3.1 Lifting 5
3.2 Tightening 5
3.3 Piping . . ; y 5

4 The main components

. 4.1 Main components /„ 6
6
4.2 How it works •
5 Operation
5.1 Start up and running conditions
5.1.1 Checking the cleaning result
5.1.2 Chlorine as a growth inhibitor . .
(5.2 Cleaning
5.2.1 Cleaning flow rate
5.2.2 Cleaning agents
5.2.3 Checking the cleaning result • '

5.2.4 Cleaning of deposits from cooling or heating medium

5.2.5 Examples of cleaning programs ' i ^ 8
5.3 Sterilisation . 8
5.3.1 By heat - " 8
5.3.2 Chemically 8
6 Maintenance and Service 9
6.1 Opening and closing ', ' 9
6.1.T Opening 9-10
6.1.2 Closing 11.
6.2° Removal and insertion of plates 11
6.2.1 Removal of plates 4 11
6.2.2 Insertion of plates
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6.3 Regasketing'"" 12 .
6.3.1 The Clip-On gasket 12
• 6.4 Dismantling ' 12
• 6.4.1 Plates 12
6.4.2 Connection plates 12
12
6.4.3 Dismounting pressure plate
13
6.5 Maintenance
13 c
6.5.1 Sheet material
13
6.5.2 Gasket rubber 13
6.5.3 Stainless steel cladding 13
6.5.4 Lubrication
6.6 Fault finding '13
6.6.1 Performance of the PHE with regard to heat transfer
and/or pressure drop is abnormal 13 ^
6.6.2 Leakage to the outside 13
6.6.3 Liquids mixing, inside leakage 13 -X.
' 6.7 Spare parts ^ , 13
6.7.1 Parts List 13

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1 Safety precautions
To avoid injuries and damages, follow the instructions in this manual. Also comply with applicable local safety
regulations.

Protective gloves
To avoid hand injuries from sharp edges, protective gloves
should always be w/orn when handling plates and protective
sheets.

Lifting
Never lift the heat exchanger by the connections or the
studs around them. Straps placed around tightening bolts
and carrying bar should be used.

Protective sheets
To prevent from injury or damage in case of leakage and
spouting liquid or steam, when necessary we can supply
protective sheets for all plate heat exchangers.
2 General information

2.1 Application
This plate heat exchanger is used for heating or cooling food or other
products with low to medium viscosity. The delivered plate heat
exchanger is dimensioned for the specific application, set out in the
Data Print, and must not be used in any other way without consulting
the supplier.

2.2 Data plate Msnufactured by { AHa Laval'n)«rm*l. Lund. Swadan

Type 1 M10-BFHC
On the Data Plate, which is fixed to the frame plate, the type of unit, Serial No. 30103-17353
manufacturing number and manufacturing year can be found. The on Year 1 2000
the plate given working pressure and temperature are only according Calculation dwg. 1628028-1
Volume 1 50.0 litre
to the pressure vessel code. Design prss8.(g) j 16 bar
Design te<np. 110°C

2.3 Unit specific information

Information about this specific unit, identified through the manufac-
turing number which can be found on the Data Plate as well as on the
unit specific information, is provided separately. This information
contains the Data Print, a Plate Marking explanation and Parts List,
in all correspondence with the supplier, please refer to the manufac-
turing number, for true identification of the apparatus.

2.3.1 Plate marking

The plates are identified by one or more markings punched into the
plate.

2.3.2 Data Print

The Data Print, which is located in the inside pocket of this manual,
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gives specific details about the plate pack and should be closely
studied. Ssl
The first page identifies:
• The manufacturing number
• The type of heat exchanger
• The customer
• Our agent through whom the heat exchanger was purchased ; -ursT'
• The supplier liii r: iS •TU".
- Measurements and plate installation : ISTJ!-""
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The second page specifies: liU'r
- The media section by section
- Location of the inlet and outlet connections
- Choice of material in connections, plates and gaskets
- The area of the heat transfer surface
- The plate grouping
On the following page • or pages - is a listing of the plate package,
specifying for each plate in sequence from the frame plate to the
pressure plate:
- The spare part ordering number
- The corners where holes have been punched
- The flow direction along the plate

Attached to the Data Print is a design drawing of the plate heat

exchanger.
It is important to use the Data Print in all correspondence with the
supplier, in order to get a quick and correct answer. If the heat
exchanger Is rebuilt it is important to notify the supplier so that the
Data Prints in our archives can be kept up to date.

2.3.3 Parts List

All parts of the plate heat exchanger are identified by a number.
Whenever contacting the supplier about a part, be sure to state its
identification number, which is found in Parts List.
3 Installation

3.1 Lifting
When lifting the unopened packing case, please observe
the markings on the case indicating where to place the
lilting hooks.
The centre of gravity of the loads is important and is usually
marked on the topside of the case; the actual centre of
gravity is located on a vertical line directly below this mark.
If you are to lift the heat exchanger itself, straps should be
used, and they should be placed around tightening bolts
and carrying bar (see page 3).

Note: Never lift by the connections or the

studs around them!

3.2 Tightening
Check that dimension A is In accordance with the
drawing.

3.3 Piping
Fit the pipes so that tension is not transferred to the heat
exchanger. S4 ° SI

Pipes connected to the pressure plate and to the connec- m m

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tion plates must allow a variation of ±1% of the distance
from the connection to the frame plate according to the
drawing.
The pressure plate must be moved when the heat ex-
changer is opened. Therefore no fixed pipes should be fitted
inside the shaded area. Use, for example, a short bend m
directed sideways.

tr tr tr tr
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1 Frame plate 2 Pressure plate
Part number Hole Part number Hole
SI S2 S3 S4 T1 T2 T3 T4
1640832-01 X X X X 1640835-01 X X X X
1640832-02 X X X 1640835-02 X X X
1640832-03 X X X 1640835-03 X X X
1640832-04 X X X 1640835-04 X X X
1640832-05 X X X 1640835-05 X X X
1640832-06 X X 1640835-06 X X
1640832-07 X X 1640835-07 X X
1640832-08 X X 1640835-08 X X
1640832-09 X X 1640835-09 X X
1640832-10 X X 1640835-10 X X
1640832-11 X X 1640835-11 X X
1640832-12 X 1640835-12 X
1640832-13 X 1640835-13 X
1640832-14 X 1640835-14 X
1640832-15 X 1640835-15 X
1640832-16 1640835-16

Pos Part Number Name Comments

3 1640441-01 Foot Low foot
1640548-01 Foot High foot
4 1640885-02 Levelling screw For low foot
1.640885-01 Levelling screw For high foot
5 2210463-03 Screw M6S 16x40
6 223101-37 Washer BRB 17x30
7 1620780-01 Shaft
8 260080-04 Stop screw SK6SS 6x8
9 528402-03 Needle bearing NKI 20/16 INA
10 1620781-01 Wheel

11 Carrying bar 12 Guiding bar Length • Max. no. of plates

mm 0.5mm 0.6mm
1623150-01 32323-4001-2 1200 142 140
1623150-02 32323-4001-4 1800 236 233
1623150-03 32323-4001-6 2400 331 326
1623150-04 32323-4001-8 3000 425 419
1623150-05 32323-4002-1 3600 440 440

13 221046-05 Screw M6S12x100

14 221046-06 Screw M6S 12x40
15 223101-35 Washer BRB 13x24
16 221046-11 Screw M6S12x70
17 221046-02 Screw M6S 12x25
18 1640448-01 Support column
19 1640445-01 Foot Low foot
1640551-01 Foot High foot
20 2210463-^3 Screw M6S 16x40
21 223101-37 Washer BRB 17x30
22 221803-40 Nut M16
Pos Part Number Name Comments

23 Tightening bolt / Locking bolt Length • Max. no. of plates

M24 mm 0.5mm 0.6mm

1640815-03/1640815-03 1160/1160- 142 140

1640815-05 / 1640815-04 1760/1460 236 233
1640815-07/1640815-06 2360 / 2060 331 326
1640815-08/1640815-07 2960 / 2360 425 419
1640815-09/1640815-08 3560 / 2960 440 440

24 1624183-01 Bearing box

25 1640840-01 Lock washer
26 1641667-01 Nut SA
1641667-02 Nut TUV

2 7 Protecting pipe Length mm Length bolt • Max. no. of plates

SA TUV SA TUV Inner mm

pipe 0.5mm 0.6mm
1641357-03 1641357-13 1008 993 1160 142 140
1641357-04 1641357-14 1308 1293 1460 236 233
1641357-05 1641357-15 1608 1593 A + 60 1760 236 233
1641357-06 1641357-16 1908 1893 2060 331 326
1641357-07 1641357-17 2208 2193 2360 331 326
1641357-08 1641357-18 2808 2793 2960 425 419
1641357-09 1641357-19 3408 3393 3560 440 . 440

28 1641360-03 Cap
29 1995-101-096
Plastic tube
30 1625308-01 See below
Blind connection
35 Connection
36 . End plate I See plate hanging list
37 Channel plates See plate hanging list
38 End plate II See plate hanging list
39 , Connection plate See pages

• When conn, plates: Reduce max. no. of plates with 13 plates / conn, plate.
 PARTS LISTS

C8-SR

IM 7 0 6 8 9 - E 1
0010
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27, 29
Inner pipe C8-SR
CONNECTION PLATE C8
Pos Part Number Name Comment

39 1640377-01 Connection plate

40 1640386-01 Bolt
41 1640385-01 Dished washer
42 1640387-01 Acron nut

43 1640867-01 Double corner Position A-1 and A-3

44 1640867-07 Double corner, 3A Position A-1 and A-3
45 1640867-02 Double corner Position A-2 and A-4
46 1640867-08 Double corner, 3A Position A-2 and A-4

47 1640866-01 Single corner Vertical position A-1 and A - 3 if botttom towards frame plate, otherwise A - 2 and A - 4
48 1640866-06 Single corner, 3A Vertical position A-1 and A - 3 if botttom towards frame plate, otherwise A - 2 and A - 4
49 1640866-02 Single corner Horizontal all positions
50 1640866-07 Single corner, 3A Horizontal all positions
51 1640866-03 Single corner Vertical position A - 2 and A - 4 if botttom towards frame plate, otherwise A - 1 and A - 3
52 1640866-08 Single corner, 3A Vertical position A - 2 and A - 4 if botttom towards frame plate, otherwise A - 1 and A - 3

53 1625318-01 Through passage

54 1625318-02 Through passage, 3A
55 1640864-01 . Through passage With 2" connection, position A-1 and A - 3
56 1640864-03 Through passage, 3A With"2" connection, position A-1 and A - 3
5 7 _1640864-02 Through passage With'2" connection, position A - 2 and A-4
5 8 " '1640864-04 Through passage, 3A With 2" connection, position A - 2 and A-4
59 1640865-01 Through passage With dive tube and nib, position A-1
60 1640865-02 Through passage With dive tube and nib, position A—4 ,
61 1640865-03 Through passage With dive tube, position A-1 and A - 3
62 1640865-04 Through passage With dive tube, position A - 2 and A - 4

63 1625304-01 Blind corner

64 223101-61 Washer BRB 10.5x22

65 221803-29 Nut M6M 10

Note!
Nipples not included ,for single, and double comer.
4 The main components

4.1 Main components

1. Frame plate

2. Carrying bar

3. Connection

4. Channel plate

5. Gasket

6. Connection plate

7. Pressure plate

8. Support column

9. Guiding bar

10. Tightening bolt

4 . 2 How it works

Working pronciple and connections of a heat ex-

changer with counter current and parallel flow.
5 Operation

5 . 1 S t a r t up a n d running conditions
Pumps must be started against closed valves and valves 5.2.1 Cleaning flow rate
operated as smoothly as possible.
The cleaning flow rate should always be at least the same
Avoid situations where pumps temporarily run empty on the as the productions flow rate. Increased flow rate may be
suction side. required in some cases as e.g. milk sterilisation and
processing of viscous liquids or liquids containing particles.
In automated installations, program pump starts and stops
and actuation of valves, so that the amplitude and frequency
of pressure variation is as low as possible. 5.2.2 Cleaning agents
Use efficient dampers at the inlet and outlet of homogenizer
1 % by weight NaOH at max. 80°C. Dissolve 1 kg of caustic
connected to the heat exchanger.
soda in 100 litres of water or mix 2.2 litres of 33 % NaOH
Venting of liquid circuits must be considered. Pumps must solution in 100 litres of water.
not draw air into the heat exchanger. When the velocity is
0.5 % by weight HNOj at max. 7 0 °C. Mix 0.7 litres of 53 %
low, e.g. for viscous products, venting possibilities at the
(36Be) nitric acid in 100 litres of water.
uppermost points of the circuit may be necessary. It should
be possible to vent a tubular holder. Detergents containing wetting and complex-formed agents
beside the caustic soda or nitric acid may also be used. The
maximal NaOH and HNO3 concentrations by weight should
5.1.1 Checking the cleaning result be respected.
A new heat exchanger should be opened and the plate
Detergents must be dosed gradually in order to avoid
surfaces carefully inspected already after the first test run.
excessive concentration locally and temporarily.
Solid deposits can be removed by opening the heat exchanger
5.1.2 Chlorine as a growth inhibitor and cleaning it with a soft brush and 10 % nitric acid.
Chlorine, commonly used as growth inhibitor in cooling
water systems, reduces the corrosion resistance of stainless 5.2.3 Checking the cleaning result
steels (including SMO).
A new heat exchanger should be opened and the plate
Chlorine weakens the protection layer of these steels surfaces carefully inspected after the first test run.
making them more susceptible to corrosion attacks then If the unit is clean the interval can then be extended
they otherwise should be. It is a matter of time of exposure according to practical experience. Once a month, usually is
and concen-tration. regarded as a good practice.
In every case where chlorination of non-titanium equipment
cannot be avoided, your local representative must be con- 5.2.4 Cleaning of deposits from cooling medium or
sulted. heating medium
Solid deposits can be removed by opening the heat exchanger
and cleaning it with a soft brush and 10 % nitric acid.

Note!
Note! Rinse well.
Titanium is not affected by chlorine.

5 . 2 Cleaning
Immediately after a production cycle, the product side is
normally cleaned with lye and / or acid. Sterilisation is
performed immediately before staring the next production
cycle.

WARNING!
Caustic soda and nitric acid can cause serious injuries
to skin and mucous membranes.
Handle with great care! always use protective goggles
and protect your hands with rubber
5.2.5 Examples of cleaning programs

Products rich in protein Products poor in protein

Coolers Pasteurisers High content of insoluble Low content of insoluble

and other components, e.g. nectar components, e.g. beer
heaters and tomato juice and wine
Daily Weekly Daily Daily Weekly Daily** Weekly
Rinsing 5 min Rinsing 5 min Rinsing 5 min Rinsing 10 min Rinsing 10 min Rinsing 5 min Rinsing 5 min
Lye 20 min Acid 15 min Acid 15 min Lye 30 min Lye 30 min Lye 15 min Lye 15 min
Rinsing 10 min Rinsing 5 min Rinsing 5 min Rinsing 10 min Rinsing 5 min* Rinsing 10 min Rinsing 5 min*
Stop Lye 20 min Lye 20 min Stop Acid 15 min* Stop Acid 15 min*
Sterilisation 10 min Rinsing 10 min Rinsing 5 min* Sterilisation 10 min Rinsing 10 min Sterilisation 10 min Rinsing 10 min
Stop Acid 15 min* Stop Stop
Sterilisation 10 min Rinsing 10 min Sterilisation 10 min Sterilisat.lOmin
Stop

* The need for an additional acid cycle in order to remove * * In some cases, where the risk for growrth of micro-
chalk deposits depends on the product. In many cases it is organisms is slight, it is possible to eliminate daily cleaning
possible to carry out cleaning at considerably longer inter- and replace it by: Rinsing 2 0 min - stop - sterilisation 2 0 min.
vals. Sometimes it is possible to eliminate acid cleaning
altogether.

5 . 3 Sterilisation

5.3.1 By heat
Circulate water of 9 0 °C until all parts of the system have
been kept at the required temperature for at least ten
minutes. To get all parts, and especially the heating section,
at final temperature it is normally necessary to change
between forward and return flow.

5.3.2 Chemically
Before introducing the hypochlorite solution, make sure
that the equipment is clean and free from deposits and that
no acid residues are left.

Dose gradually 1 0 0 cm^ of hypochlorite solution, containing

max. 1 5 0 g / l active chlorine to 1 0 0 1 of circulation water at
a max. temperature of 2 0 °C.

Treat for five minutes, up to maximum 15 minutes.

Rinse well after sterilisation.

6 Maintenance and Service

6 . 1 Opening and closing

The bolts have one lock washer and one guide

washer each. The lock washer is placed under the
nut and the guide washer under the bolt head.
They are operated from frame plate side with
either pneumatic or manual spanner.

(If needed washers can be placed vice versa, but

can be placed vice versa, but can then only be
opened with a manual spanner from pressure
plate end).

Look washer Pressure plate Frame plate

Before proceeding further:

1. Switch off pumps and steam
2. Close valves and isolate the PHE from the rest of the system

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3. Wait until the unit is cooled down (below 40 °C) ?
4. Drain the PHE
5. Dismantle pipes
6. Remove protecting sheets (use gloves)

6.1.1 Opening
Opening procedure:

1. Inspect the sliding surfaces of the carrying bar and wipe

clean.

2. Inspect pressure plate roller.

3. Pull back the covers on the tightening bolts and brush the
threads clean with a steel wire brush.
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4. Lubricate the threads with a thin layer of grease, e.g.

Gleitmo 8 0 0 or equivalent.

5. Markthe plate assembly on the outside by a diagonal line,

or number the plates in sequence,

6, Measure and note down the dimension A.

Skewing of the pressure plate during opening must

not exceed 10 mm (2 turns per bolt) across the
width and 25 mm (5 turns per bolt) vertically.

3 q

Order Bolt no. To dimension

1 1-2-3-4 1.05 A
2 1 • 2 or 3 - 4 Opening
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6.1.2 Closing
1. Check that all gaskets are clean and correctly posi
tioned in the grooves. Even slight product remains or
foreign particles may cause leakage. If a PHE is opened
without previously having been efficiently cleaned by
circulation, it is necessary to brush the plates manually
and to rinse them with a water-hose.

2. Push the plate pack together manually and place

two diagonaly opposite bolts in positions. Tighten them
evenly, so that the pressure plate is never more than
25 mm (1") from being parallel to the frame. Tighten
until measure A is reached.

3. If the plate pack has been marked on the outside check

this.
4. If the plates are correctly assembled, the edges form a
"honeycomb" pattern,
5. Mount remaining bolts and check measure A on both
sides, at top and bottom.
6. Mount protections sheets (if provided),
7. Connect pipes,
8. If the PHE does not seal when the measure A has been
reached, it can be tightened further to A-0,5 %,

6 . 2 Removal and insertion of p l a t e s

6.2.1 Removal of plates

1, Push the pressure plate against the support column.

2, Remove the plates.

6.2.2 Insertion of plates

Hang the plates according to instructions on the Data Print,
Read the platage table in the Data Print from the top and
down.
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6 . 3 Regasketing

6.3.1 The Clip-On gasket

The Clip-on gasket is attached to the plate by two gasket
prongs which slip under the edge of the plate to hold the
gasket securely in alignment in the gasket groove.

The prongs are situated at regular intervals around the

periphery of the plate.

It is possible to change gasket without removing the

plate from the frame.

When the plate heat exchanger is then assembled and

tightened, the gasket provides a tight seal around the
plate.

NOTE!
Before closing the apparatus:
Check that all the gasket prongs are in correct position.

6 . 4 Dismantling
6.4.1 Plates
The plates can easily be taken down (and
remounted) simply by tilting in two perpen-
dicular directions.

6.4.2 Connection plates

The corner pieces are spot welded or fixed
with screws accessible under the lids on ^^
one side of the connection plate.

6.4.3 Dismounting pressure plate

Dismounting procedure:

1, Push the pressure plate against the

support column.

2. A fork-lift truck holds the carrying bar in

the horizontal position.

3. Attach the rope to the pressure plate.

4. Place a support under the guide bar.

5. Loosen the support column.

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6.5 Maintenance

6.5.1 Sheet material 6.6.2 Leakage to the outside

Even stainless steel can corrode. Chlorine ions are Check A-measure.
hazardous.

Avoid cooling brines containing chlorine salts as NaCI

and, most harmful, CaCI^.

Inspect the plates regularly, say once a month, for

possible corrosion attacks, especially on a new installa-
tion and after changing the running conditions.
If the leakage continues, mark the leaking plates, open
and replace the gaskets in question.
6.5.2 Gasket rubber
On opening the PHE, check that all gaskets are clean, in
good condition and correctly positioned in the grooves of 6.6.3 Liquids mixing, inside leakage
plates and connections. Apply water pressure on one side of all the sections in
the unit. Fill the other side with water and then open all
connections on that side. If a plate is perforated, water
The store room for spare gaskets should be cool and will pour out of one side of the corresponding open
dark. Gaskets must not be stored hanging or twisted or connections.
subject to great load.

The plates of the faulty section are then examined by

6.5.3 Stainless steel cladding means of current crevice-detection liquids. A large plate
The stainless steel cladding on frame, pressure plate and section may be divided and the pressure test repeated in
connection plates is glass blasted. order to reduce the number of plates on which the
crevice-detector has to be applied.

Clean with cloth wetted by paraffin oil. Do not degrease

the surface! When corresponding with the supplier regarding defect
on plates, please specify;

6.5.4 Lubrication
- Defect heat exchanger manufacturing number
Lubricate the bolt threads with an EP (extreme pressure)
Plate identification number
grease, for example Gleitmo 8 0 0 or equivalent.
Position of plate in the heat exchanger (note on plate
specification or platage diagram)
Grease the suspension wheels on pressure and connec-
tion plates. - Liquid(s) in contact with damaged surface
- Other relevant observations

6 . 6 Fault-finding

6 . 7 Spare p a r t s
6.6.1 Performance of the PHE with regard to heat
transfer and/or pressure drop is abnormal
Check the platage. A consequence of wrongly located 6.7.1 Parts List
plates can be that some channels are by-passed, creating The Parts List, which is included in the Spare Parts &
dead area. Stagnation will follow, making circulation Plate Arrangement folder, you can find the Spare Parts
cleaning impossible and creating immediate risk of Ordering Number for all parts in your plate heat ex-
corrosion and/or product contamination. changer.
i^r Alfa Laval Gaskets Clip 8
Pressure plate Channel plates Connection plate Channel plates Frame plate

End plate II End plate I End plate I End plate I

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Quaimes Gasket'^pe ' , ^^End'plate gasket II < . Channelrpiate gasket Connection igasket >
li > )• " f > (or 2 pieces of Channel plate gasket) ' ' , End plate gasket l< < i " t^ , ' f *.

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NBR (Nitrlle) Clip-On 32330-2209-6 32330-2204^ 32264-1609-6
EPDMF (FDA) Clip-On 32330-2207-B 32330-2202-8 32264-1607-8
NBRHTF (FDA) Clip-On 32330-2207-7 32330-2202-7 1629508-01