Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Brochure

PLATE CONCEPTS, INC. Plate & Frame Heat Exchangerswww.plateconcepts.com www.plateconcepts.com - 2 -PLATE CONCEPTS, INC. Plate and Frame Heat Exchangers ABOUT PLATE CONCEPTS Plate Concepts, Inc. specializes in the design of Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers. Established in 1995, we are a leading supplier of plate heat exchangers for the commercial HVAC, industrial, power and process markets. Our success is due to our commitment to excellence in design, workmanship, and service. THE PLATE & FRAME HEAT EXCHANGER The Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger is widely considered the most efficient type of heat transfer equipment available today. Plate heat exchangers are often the lowest cost solution to heat transfer problems in the industrial and commercial HVAC markets. Condenser Water Cooler, 8” Ports Skid-Mounted Boiler Heaters, 1.25” Ports K e y A d va n t a g e s ? H i gh The r ma l E f f i c i ency ? Low Fou l i ng ? Compac t S i ze ? S m a l l F o o tp r i n t ? Easy Ma in tenance ? F l ex i b l e Des ign / Expandab le ? I dea l f o r Hea t Recove ry ? C l ose App r oach Tempe ra tu res ? Low Ove ra l l Cos t ? On - l i ne R e l i ab i l i t y www.plateconcepts.com - 3 -PLATE CONCEPTS, INC. Plate and Frame Heat Exchangers EXPERTISE IN HEAT TRANSFER Plate Concepts engineers have extensive knowledge and experience in the design and application of Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers. A t P la te Conc ep ts , we gua ran tee : ? Op t im i zed So lu t i ons ? Compe t i t i ve P r i c i ng ? Qua l i t y Cons t ruc t i on ? P rompt & Re l i ab l e Se rv i c e From sizing & design to construction and field service, our thermal engineers assist customers in all aspects of the plate heat exchanger business. Chilled Water Economizers, 10” Ports ADVANCED PLATE TECHNOLOGY Plate Concepts uses the latest advances in technology to design and build our plate heat exchangers. Computer-aided thermal rating & mechanical design, finite element analysis and new fabrication techniques ensure the highest quality Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers at the most economical price.Process Condenser Water Coolers, 6” Ports www.plateconcepts.com - 4 -PLATE CONCEPTS, INC. Plate and Frame Heat Exchangers Food Enzyme Temp Control, 4” Ports COMPLETE RANGE Based on our MODU-FLEXTM series of plates, Plate Concepts offers an extensive range of Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger innovations and design capabilities to meet your heat transfer needs. ? Plate Port Sizes from 1" to 20" (5 - 15,000 GPM) ? Over 30 different Plate Heat Exchanger Models ? Up to 15,000 sq feet in a single frame ? Design Pressures from 150 to 400 PSIG ? ASME Code Construction & U-Stamp ? National Board registered ? ARI Certified to Standard 400 ? Free-Flow, Welded Cassette & Double Wall plates ? Copper or Nickel Brazed AISI 316 SS units Free Cooling Exchangers, 6” Ports Techn ica l Spec i f i ca t ions Frame Carbon Steel (up to 400 psig) Pla tes 304 SS, 316 SS, Titanium, 254 SMO, Hastelloy™ Connec t ions Stainless Steel, Titanium, Hastelloy™, Rubber-lined Gaske ts NBR, EPDM, Viton, Hi-Temp NBR & EPDM www.plateconcepts.com - 5 -PLATE CONCEPTS, INC. Plate and Frame Heat Exchangers BRAZED PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers by Plate Concepts have numerous cost-effective and energy-saving benefits. These compact heat exchangers are ideal for hydronic systems like radiant floor heating, domestic hot water, and snow melting. Brazed heat exchangers are also used in refrigeration and oil cooling applications. Features ? Single and Double Wall Plates ? Copper or Nickel Brazed AISI 316 SS ? Custom Designed & Engineered ? Compact & Low Fouling ? Counter-Current Flow ? High Heat Transfer Coefficients Construction Data Maximum Working Pressure 362 psig Test Pressure 471 psig Maximum Working Temperature 365 °F Minimum Working Temperature -300 °F Copper Brazed Heat ExchangersNickel Brazed Heat Exchangers Additional Plate Innovations Free F low P la tes : Large gap sizes (5 - 20 mm) for fibrous or viscous products Doub le W a l l P la tes : Extra protection against cross-contamination of process fluids Semi -We lded P la tes : Ideal for aggressive media like ammonia & other refrigerants www.plateconcepts.com - 6 -PLATE CONCEPTS, INC. Plate and Frame Heat Exchangers APPLICATIONS ? Commercia l HVAC ? Pulp & Paper ? Food & Beverage ? Renewable Fuels ? Chemical Processing ? Sugar Product ion ? Ethanol / Grain Alcohol ? Wastewater Heat Recovery? Power Generat ion Power Generation Plant, Auxiliary Cool Water Exchanger, 20” Ports For more information, contact: PLATE CONCEPTS, INC. 1221 Route 22 East Lebanon, NJ 08833 Tel: 908-236-9570 Fax: 908-236-9575 info@plateconcepts.com www.plateconcepts.com