Plate Heat Exchangers

Plate heat exchangers (PHEs) are a type of heat exchanger that uses metal plates to transfer heat between two fluids. They are a common type of heat exchanger and are used in a wide variety of applications, including:
  • Heating and cooling systems
  • Industrial processes
  • Power generation
  • Food and beverage processing
  • Pharmaceutical production
  • Marine applications

PHEs are known for their efficiency, reliability, and compact size. They are also relatively easy to maintain and clean.

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How Plate Heat Exchangers Work

There are two main types of PHEs:

  • Gasketed plate heat exchangers: These PHEs use gaskets to seal the plates together. They are the most common type of PHE and are available in a wide variety of sizes and configurations.
  • Brazed plate heat exchangers: These PHEs use brazing to seal the plates together. They are more compact and efficient than gasketed PHEs, but they are also more expensive.
Types of Plate Heat Exchangers

PHEs work by passing two fluids through a series of corrugated plates. The corrugations increase the surface area of the plates, which allows for more efficient heat transfer. The fluids flow in a counter-current pattern, which means that they flow in opposite directions. This allows for the maximum amount of heat transfer between the two fluids.

Benefits of Plate Heat Exchangers

There are many benefits to using PHEs, including:

  • High efficiency: PHEs can achieve very high levels of efficiency, which means that they can transfer a large amount of heat with a small amount of energy.
  • Compact size: PHEs are very compact, which makes them ideal for applications where space is limited.
  • Easy to maintain: PHEs are relatively easy to maintain and clean.
  • Reliable: PHEs are very reliable and can last for many years.
  • Versatile: PHEs can be used in a wide variety of applications.
Shrao Engineering Plate Heat Exchangers

Shrao Engineering is a leading manufacturer of PHEs. We offer a wide variety of PHEs to meet the needs of our customers. Our PHEs are known for their quality, reliability, and performance.

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