Plate Heat Exchangers

Plate heat exchangers are designed to transfer heat or mass using a series of plates through which fluids pass through spaces between thin metal plates. Plates are generally made of scratch, corrosion and high pressure resistant materials, mostly stainless steel, titanium, nickel or aluminum alloys are used.

The advantages of plate heat exchangers include:

• High heat transfer coefficient: The small gaps between the plates allow the fluids to be close to the plate surface, resulting in a high heat transfer coefficient.
• Efficient: The plates provide a larger surface area, providing a more efficient heat transfer.
• Easy maintenance: The plates can be easily removed and cleaned, which simplifies maintenance and cleaning.
• Space saving: Plate heat exchangers save space as they are more compact than other heat exchangers.

Plate heat exchangers are widely used in many industries such as food, chemical, petrochemical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.