Plate Heat exchange (PHE) configuration
Plate Heat exchange (PHE) configuration
(OP)
Hi All,
Can anybody tell me which the best PHE nozzles configuration is?
(Thermodynamic and homogeneously distribution wish)
Inlet and outlet nozzle at the same side (front) or from front to back
Thanks
Can anybody tell me which the best PHE nozzles configuration is?
(Thermodynamic and homogeneously distribution wish)
Inlet and outlet nozzle at the same side (front) or from front to back
Thanks





RE: Plate Heat exchange (PHE) configuration
However, multiple pass units have to have one or more of the nozzles on the movable frame, depending on which pass is multi-pass, if not both.
Nozzles on the movable frame require special attention to the piping to/from those nozzles, since due to the compressibility of the gaskets, the nozzles can be at slightly different locations each time the unit is closed again. Not impossible, but you have to design it very carefully.
BTW, P&F's typically don't like to have to support piping loads. Unsupported piping loads can cause the frame to twist and cause the unit to leak. Do your piping support right the first time.
rmw
RE: Plate Heat exchange (PHE) configuration
I do understand that from a mechanical and layout POV the best option is located the nozzle on the stationary frame.
But if we disregard this constrain and only focus on the thermodynamic, do we gain any Advantest by forcing the fluid to the other frame.
RE: Plate Heat exchange (PHE) configuration
I have used them and would use them again. My next PHE is more than likely a 2 pass on one side.
rmw