Stainless Steel Compact Plate Heat Exchanger with High Thermal Efficiency
A plate heat exchanger (PHE) is a highly efficient heat transfer device composed of a series of thin, corrugated metal plates arranged in a stack.
It has the advantages of high efficiency, compact size, easy maintenance, flexible design, cost-effective, corrosion resistance, and
reliable application, etc.
Description
Plate heat exchanger is consisted of plates, gaskets, frame, and connections.The primary purpose of a plate heat exchanger is to transfer heat from one fluid to another, either for heating, cooling, or energy recovery.
Plates: The plates are thin, typically made of stainless steel, and have a wavy or corrugated pattern. This pattern increases the surface area and induces turbulence in the fluid flow, significantly enhancing the heat transfer efficiency.
Gaskets: The plates are sealed with gaskets or seals, which are arranged to direct the flow of fluids into alternate channels between the plates. The gaskets prevent leakage and ensure that the two fluids do not mix.
Frame: The entire stack of plates is held together within a sturdy frame, which can include a fixed and a movable pressure plate. Bolts or clamps are used to compress the stack, ensuring a tight seal between plates.
Connections: Inlet and outlet ports are provided for each fluid, allowing the fluids to enter, pass through the designated channels, and exit the exchanger.
Working Principle
The plate heat exchanger consists of multiple thin metal plates arranged in a stack. These plates create a series of channels.Each plate has gaskets or seals that direct the flow of fluids through alternate channels. One fluid (hot) flows in one set of channels, while the other fluid (cold) flows in the adjacent channels.The fluids usually flow in opposite directions (counterflow) to maximize heat transfer efficiency.As the hot fluid flows through one set of channels, it comes into close contact with the thin metal plates.On the other side of each plate, the cold fluid flows in the opposite direction. The metal plates conduct heat from the hot fluid to the cold fluid.The corrugated design of the plates creates turbulence in the fluids, enhancing heat transfer by increasing the contact surface area and reducing resistance to heat flow.As the hot fluid transfers its heat to the cold fluid through the plates, its temperature decreases, while the cold fluid absorbs this heat, increasing its temperature.The gaskets and seals between the plates prevent the fluids from mixing, ensuring that only thermal energy is exchanged.After flowing through the exchanger, the fluids exit through designated ports. The hot fluid exits at a lower temperature, and the cold fluid exits at a higher temperature.
Feature
High Thermal Efficiency
Compact Size
Modular and Flexible Design
Easy Maintenance
Counterflow Operation
Material Versatility
Leakage Prevention
Variety of Flow Configurations
Cost-Effective
High Turbulence for Enhanced Heat Transfer
Application
1. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
2. Food and Beverage Industry
3. Chemical Processing
4. Pharmaceutical Industry
5. Power Generation
6. Marine Applications
7. Oil and Gas Industry
8. Refrigeration
9. Solar Energy Systems
10. Automotive Industry
Technical Data
| Type |
Interface Diameter(mm) |
Single Heat Transfer Area(m2) |
Maximum Size |
Maximum Flow(m3/h) |
| BR0.02 |
19 |
0.02 |
60 |
0.1 |
| BR0.08 |
32 |
0.08 |
65 |
2 |
| BR0.12 |
40 |
0.12 |
100 |
8 |
| BR0.13B |
50 |
0.13B |
100 |
8 |
| BR0.22 |
50 |
0.22 |
130 |
30 |
| BR0.24 |
100 |
0.24 |
130 |
80 |
| BR0.32 |
50 |
0.32 |
190 |
30 |
| BR0.4 |
100 |
0.4 |
130 |
60 |
| BR0.65 |
150 |
0.65 |
200 |
200 |
| BR0.75 |
200 |
0.75 |
200 |
350 |
| BR1.8 |
350 |
1.84 |
300 |
1500 |
| BR0.85 |
250 |
0.85 |
200 |
350 |
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