The detachable plate heat exchanger is composed of many heat exchange plates (thin metal plates stamped with corrugated grooves). These plates are sealed around the perimeter with sealing gaskets at a certain interval and compressed tightly by clamping studs. The holes at the corners of the plates form continuous channels. The medium enters the channels from the inlet and is distributed into the flow channels between the heat exchange plates. Each plate is equipped with a sealing gasket, and the plates are alternately arranged. Two kinds of fluids enter their respective channels separately and are separated by the plates. Generally, the two media flow countercurrently in the channels. The hot medium transfers heat energy to the plates, and the plates transfer the heat energy to the cold medium on the other side. In this way, the temperature of the hot medium is reduced and it is cooled, while the temperature of the cold medium is increased and it is heated.
The main characteristics are as follows: high heat transfer coefficient; convenient for maintenance and cleaning (this advantage has relatively decreased since the advent of THE); low fouling coefficient; compact structure, small floor area, and light weight; it is easy to change the heat exchange area or the process combination; small terminal temperature difference, etc.
However, compared with semi-welded plate heat exchangers (SWPHE), fully welded plate heat exchangers (WPHE), and brazed plate heat exchangers (CBE), detachable plate heat exchangers have lower temperature and pressure resistance capabilities and poorer corrosion resistance.
The detachable plate heat exchanger is composed of many heat exchange plates (thin metal plates stamped with corrugated grooves). These plates are sealed around the perimeter with sealing gaskets at a certain interval and compressed tightly by clamping studs. The holes at the corners of the plates form continuous channels. The medium enters the channels from the inlet and is distributed into the flow channels between the heat exchange plates. Each plate is equipped with a sealing gasket, and the plates are alternately arranged. Two kinds of fluids enter their respective channels separately and are separated by the plates. Generally, the two media flow countercurrently in the channels. The hot medium transfers heat energy to the plates, and the plates transfer the heat energy to the cold medium on the other side. In this way, the temperature of the hot medium is reduced and it is cooled, while the temperature of the cold medium is increased and it is heated.
The main characteristics are as follows: high heat transfer coefficient; convenient for maintenance and cleaning (this advantage has relatively decreased since the advent of THE); low fouling coefficient; compact structure, small floor area, and light weight; it is easy to change the heat exchange area or the process combination; small terminal temperature difference, etc.
However, compared with semi-welded plate heat exchangers (SWPHE), fully welded plate heat exchangers (WPHE), and brazed plate heat exchangers (CBE), detachable plate heat exchangers have lower temperature and pressure resistance capabilities and poorer corrosion resistance.