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 program.
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, both
of which are fixed to a support column.
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.
STANDARD MATERIALS
Frame plate
Mild steel, Epoxy painted
Nozzles
Carbon steel
Pipe: Alloy 316, Titanium
Plates
Stainless steel: AISI 316 or Titanium
Gaskets
M3 Nitrile, EPDM, HeatSealF?
M3X Nitrile, EPDM, Viton?
M3D Nitrile, EPDM
TECHNICAL DATA
Pressure vessel codes, PED, ASME, pvcALS?
Mechanical design pressure (g) / temperature
FG PED, pvcALS? 1.6 MPa / 180°C
FG ASME 150 psig / 350°F
CONNECTIONS
FG PED Size 1?" Pipe, thread ISO-R 1?"
FG pvcALS? Size 1?" Pipe, thread ISO-R1?"
FG pvcALS? Size 1?" Internal thread ISO-G 1?",
carbon steel
FG ASME Size 1?" Pipe, thread NPT 1?"
Maximum heat transfer surface
3.9 m2 (40 sq. ft)
Dimensions
Measurements mm (inch)
The number of bolts may vary depending on pressure rating.
Flow principle of an M3-X
plate heat exchanger
Flow principle of an M3
plate heat exchanger
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
{{item.AppContent}}