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.
Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks.





RE: PSV sizing for plate exchanger rupture
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
Thanks for the response. I'll give the manufacturer route a try.