Advantages of Gasketed Plate vs. Tubular Heat Exchangers:
High Heat Transfer
- Film coefficients three to five-times greater
- Efficient operation with up to 98% heat recovery or regeneration
- Low liquid hold-up enables faster reaction times to change in process
- Fluids flow counter-current to each other between the parallel passages in each pass
Economical and Compact
- Reduces floor space by up to 90%, weighs less and delivers higher performance
- Lower hold-up volume minimizes the amount of product required for flooding, reduces usage of high cost service fluids and improves thermal reaction times
- Reduced capital costs and installation expenses
- High energy recovery reduces energy costs
Cleanability
- Efficient design of heat transfer area reduces fouling caused by debris and dirt
- Simplified cleaning and plate accessibility
- Designed for use of effective CIP, removing chemical films or scaling deposits
Accessibility
- Full access to both sides of the heat-transfer surface for inspection, maintenance, and cleaning
- Access is readily accomplished within the installed space of the unit
Flexibility
- Modular design enables expansion of your heat exchanger as process requirements grow
- Handles multiple duties and fluid streams in a single unit
- Easily reconfigured to meet changing process needs
- Wide variety of sizes and style ensuring optimal solutions for your applications
