Plate Heat Exchanger - Heat Exchanger Range

Plate heat exchangers offer better economy, maximum efficiency and easy maintenance
The plate heat exchanger is widely recognized today as the most economical and efficient type of heat exchanger on the market. With its low cost, flexibility, easy maintenance, and high thermal efficiency it is unmatched by any type of heat exchanger. The key to plate heat exchanger's efficiency lies in it's plates. With corrugation patterns that induce turbulent flow, it not only achieves unmatched efficiency it also creates a self-cleaning effect thereby reducing fouling. WCR plate corrugations are available in different pressing depths and patterns depending on the application. All are designed to achieve turbulence across the entire heat transfer area in order to get the highest possible heat transfer coefficients with the lowest possible pressure drop and allow for close temperature approaches. Consequently this means smaller heat transfer area, smaller heat exchangers and sometimes even less heat exchangers. This again means less space requirements, reduced secondary flow rates and smaller pumps.
Bottom line for you, the Customer: Lower capital investment Reduced installation costs Reduced energy consumption Significant reduction in service and maintenance costs!
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	The WCR Plate heat exchanger consists of a number of gasketed plates which are fixed between a top carrying bar and a lower guide bar. The plates are compressed by means of tie bolts between a stationary frame part (called the head) and a movable frame part (called the follower) Fluids enter the plate heat exchanger through frame connections and are distributed to plates. The flow to alternate passages between the plates is controlled by alternating the placement of gaskets.

The plate heat exchanger will be designed with either single-pass or multi-pass flow, depending on the duty. For most duties single-pass is suitable and often the preferred solution as it keeps all connections on the stationary frame part and consequently makes disassembly easier. Multi-Pass however, is required when flow rates are low or when approach temperatures are close. Other factors such as building ceiling height or space limitations for handling of large plates often leads to the decision to use multi-pass and thereby more and smaller plates.

On all WCR plate designs, gaskets provide a peripheral seal while separating product flows. The space between gaskets is vented to the atmosphere, eliminating cross contamination of fluids. This is an ideal feature where product contamination cannot be tolerated.


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