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PSV sizing for plate exchanger rupture

PSV sizing for plate exchanger rupture

PSV sizing for plate exchanger rupture

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Does anyone have any input on what size of hole might be expected in a plate exchanger if it should happen to rupture?  Not quite as straight-forward as using the tube diameter in a shell and tube rupture case.

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks.

RE: PSV sizing for plate exchanger rupture

cswosu,

Is this realistic ? My impression of the failure mode for a plate frame heat exchanger is gasket "blow-out"

Can you ever produce a "through the plate" hole by overpressurizing either side of a PHE ?

Contact APV or any of the other large PHE vendors and ask about the results of their test programs.

My opinion only.....

MJC

RE: PSV sizing for plate exchanger rupture

(OP)
MJC,

Thanks for the response.  I'll give the manufacturer route a try.

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