The use of gasketed plate heat exchangers (GPHE) improves heat transmission. The corrugated plates allow for simple heat transfer from one gas or liquid to another.
Elastomeric gaskets are used on the plates of a gasketed plate heat exchanger. These shut the channels and guide the mediums into different ones. The plate pack is located between the frame plate and the pressure plate. Bolts are then used to squeeze it between the plates. The channel and pressure plate are supported by the top carrying bar. A lower guiding bar on the support column then holds them in place. This design is simple to clean and modify (by removing or adding plates).
Here are the three steps to putting up a gasketed plate heat exchanger:
- The frame has been assembled. It is made up of a frame and pressure plates, as well as top and bottom carrying bars and connectors. The end plate is the first plate in the frame to be hung.
- The plates that correspond to the platage requirements are then positioned in the frame.
- The tightening bolts are installed, and the plate pack is tightened to a preset measurement with a wrench or other appropriate instrument (specified in the platage specification).
A gasketed plate heat exchanger’s heat transfer area is made up of corrugated plates. These are situated between the frame and the pressure plates. Gaskets serve as seals between the plates.
Fluids pass through the heat exchanger in a counter-current fashion. This provides the best thermal performance. It also allows for a very near temperature approach. The temperature differential between the incoming and departing service media, for example.
Cold fluid meets hot fluid in heat-sensitive or viscous medium. This reduces the possibility of the media overheating or freezing.
Plates come in a variety of pressing depths, chevron angled patterns, and corrugated forms. Everything is optimized for performance. Each product line has different plate characteristics depending on the application.
Fluids are directed to the full heat transfer surface via the distribution area. This helps to avoid stationary zones, which can lead to fouling.
Heat transfer and pressure loss are increased when there is a lot of turbulence between the plates. Thermal designs can be customized. To fit a variety of applications in order to provide the best thermal performance with the least amount of pressure loss.
There are benefits and drawbacks to choosing a gasketed plate heat exchanger among the numerous types of gasketed plate heat exchanger available:
Advantages of using a plate heat exchanger:
- Precision heat transfer – improved temperature approach, true counter-current flow, and 80-90 percent less hold-up volume
- Little cost – low capital investment, installation costs, and modest maintenance and running expenses.
- Maximum dependability – minimal fouling, stress, wear, and corrosion.
- Responsible – use the least amount of energy for the greatest amount of process impact, resulting in less cleaning.
- Capacity may be easily increased by using movable plates on existing frames.
Disadvantages of plate heat exchangers:
- Poor sealing will result in leaking, which will necessitate replacement.
- Use only a little amount of pressure, usually no more than 1.5 MPa.
- Due to the temperature resistance of the gasket material, the working temperature is limited.
- Due to the narrow flow route, it is unsuitable for gas-to-gas heat exchange or steam condensation.
- High incidence of obstruction, particularly with suspended materials in fluids.
- The flow resistance is greater than that of the shell and tube.
For more information about plate heat exchanger malaysia, please visit https://thermacgroup.com/
