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· Product Introduction
Plate heat exchangers (PHEs) are highly valued in the chemical industry due to their versatility, efficiency, and ability to handle a wide range of chemical processes. Here's an overview of how plate heat exchangers are used in the chemical industry:
1. Efficient Heat Transfer:
PHEs offer a high surface area for heat transfer in a compact space, which is ideal for chemical processes where precise temperature control is required.
2. Corrosion Resistance:
Chemical processes often involve corrosive materials. PHEs can be made from materials that resist corrosion, such as stainless steel, titanium, or special alloys, making them suitable for these environments.
3. Easy to Clean and Maintain:
The gasketed plates can be easily removed for cleaning, which is crucial in industries where build-up of residues can affect heat transfer efficiency or contaminate products.
4. Energy Saving:
Due to their high thermal efficiency, PHEs can significantly reduce energy consumption in chemical processes, leading to cost savings.
5. Scalability:
The modular design of plate heat exchangers allows for easy scaling up or down of production capacity without major changes to the process setup.
6. Safe Operation:
PHEs can be designed to operate at high pressures, which is often necessary in chemical reactions.
7. Aggressive Chemicals:
They are capable of handling aggressive chemicals without significant degradation of the heat exchanger material.
8. Customization:
PHEs can be customized to meet the specific needs of a chemical process, including the type of plates, gaskets, and flow arrangements.
9. Heat Recovery:
In the chemical industry, PHEs are often used for heat recovery from waste streams, which can be used to preheat feedstocks or for other processes.
10. Environmentally Friendly:
By improving energy efficiency, PHEs contribute to a reduction in the overall environmental footprint of chemical processes.
11. Flexibility in Flow Arrangements:
PHEs can accommodate various flow arrangements (e.g., parallel, counter, or cross-flow) to optimize heat transfer for specific applications.
12. Compact Design:
The compact design of PHEs is beneficial in the chemical industry where space is often at a premium.
13. Monitoring and Control:
Advanced PHEs can be equipped with sensors and control systems for real-time monitoring of temperature and flow rates, ensuring process stability.
14. Aseptic Conditions:
For processes requiring aseptic conditions, PHEs can be designed with smooth surfaces and rounded corners to prevent bacterial growth.
15. High-Temperature Applications:
Some chemical processes require operation at very high temperatures. PHEs can be designed to withstand these conditions.
· Model
ZL202 | ||||
B(mm) 319 | C(mm) 188 | D(mm) 741 | E(mm) 603 | Thickness ( mm ) 16+2.85N |
Max flowrate ( m3/h ) 100 | ||||
Weight ( Kg ) 13+0.957N Design pressure ( Mpa) 2.1/3 |
We may modify and upgrade the parameters listed in the drawings and parameter tables without prior notice. The performance parameters and dimensional drawings are subject to order confirmation.