Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers

Applications

Shell & Tube Replacement

Replacing traditional shell and tube heat exchangers with a GPHE improves thermal efficiency, reduces maintenance, and saves space. Ideal for industrial processes requiring compact and high-performance heat exchange solutions.

Process Cooling

Used in conjunction with chillers for indirect cooling applications, GPHEs provide efficient heat transfer for oil cooling, milk cooling, acid cooling, and other critical processes. They ensure stable temperatures and protect equipment from thermal stress.

Cooling Tower Interchanger

GPHEs serve as intermediaries in cooling tower systems, enhancing heat transfer between cooling tower water and process fluids. This improves cooling efficiency and reduces scaling, ensuring longer system life and lower maintenance costs.

Applications

Process Heating

GPHEs deliver precise heating for various industrial applications by transferring heat from steam or hot water to process fluids. They ensure uniform temperatures, improving process consistency and energy efficiency.

Gear Box Oil Cooling

GPHEs efficiently cool gearbox oil, preventing overheating and maintaining optimal operating temperatures. This enhances the reliability and lifespan of gearboxes in industrial machinery and heavy equipment.

Hydraulic Oil Cooling

GPHEs are used to cool hydraulic oil in machinery, ensuring consistent performance and preventing overheating. This helps maintain hydraulic system efficiency and prolongs the life of components.

Applications

Quenching Oil Cooling

In metal processing, GPHEs provide effective cooling for quenching oils, maintaining the desired temperature to ensure proper metal treatment and hardening processes.

Furnace Cooling

GPHEs are utilized to cool furnace systems, preventing overheating and maintaining safe operating temperatures. They help in managing heat dissipation effectively in high-temperature industrial processes.

Free Cooling with Chiller

GPHEs enable free cooling by bypassing chillers during colder months. Using cooling tower water, they achieve desired temperatures, avoiding scaling and improving energy efficiency in the cooling process.

Applications

Heat Recovery from Air Compressors

GPHEs recover waste heat from air compressors, converting it into useful energy for other processes. This improves overall energy efficiency and reduces operating costs.

Heat Recovery Applications

GPHEs facilitate heat recovery from various fluid streams, optimizing energy use in industrial processes. They transfer waste heat to preheat other fluids, enhancing energy conservation.

Boiler Protection

GPHEs protect boilers by isolating them from process fluids, preventing contamination and scaling. This ensures efficient boiler operation and extends its service life.

Applications

Biotech and Pharmaceutical

In biotech and pharmaceutical industries, GPHEs are used for precise temperature control in fermentation, purification, and other critical processes. They ensure product quality and process reliability.

Chemicals

GPHEs provide efficient heat transfer in chemical processing, maintaining optimal reaction temperatures and improving process efficiency. They handle a wide range of chemical fluids safely.

Polyol and TDI Cooling

GPHEs efficiently manage the cooling of polyol and TDI in the production of polyurethane foams. They maintain precise temperatures, ensuring optimal reaction conditions and consistent product quality in the chemical industry.

Applications

Energy and Utilities

GPHEs are integral in energy and utility sectors for heat recovery, district heating, and cooling applications. They enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Food and Beverages

In the food and beverage industry, GPHEs are used for pasteurization, cooling, and heating processes. They ensure product safety, quality, and compliance with hygiene standards.

Water and Waste Treatment

GPHEs are employed in water and waste treatment for heat recovery and temperature control. They enhance process efficiency and reduce energy consumption in treatment facilities.

Applications

Chiller Condenser Protection

GPHEs protect chiller condensers by transferring heat from process fluids to cooling water. This prevents scaling and fouling in the condenser, enhancing chiller efficiency and longevity.

HVAC and Refrigeration

GPHEs improve HVAC and refrigeration system efficiency by providing effective heat exchange for cooling and heating. They reduce energy consumption and enhance system performance.

Machinery and Manufacturing

GPHEs are used in machinery and manufacturing for cooling lubricants, hydraulic oils, and other process fluids. They ensure consistent machine operation and improve process efficiency.

Features & Benefits of Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers

• Compact and lightweight design
• Efficient operation with minimal temperature difference and reduced chiller efficiency loss
• Low fouling even with raw water, and resistant to corrosion
• Advanced bolt closing system for easy access
• Long-lasting with glue-free gaskets for hassle-free on-site replacement
• Resistant to fatigue for extended lifespan
• No risk of inter leakage for enhanced reliability
• Plate materials designed for corrosive fluids, cooling water, and brines
• Low refrigerant charge
• Flexible heat transfer area adjustment for varying capacities and refrigerants

Applications

Ammonia Condensers

Semi-welded plate heat exchangers are ideal for use as ammonia condensers in industrial refrigeration systems. They provide efficient heat transfer while maintaining high safety standards, ensuring reliable operation in ammonia-based applications.

Ammonia Evaporators

In ammonia refrigeration systems, semi-welded plate heat exchangers serve as highly efficient evaporators. Their robust design allows them to handle the pressures and temperatures associated with ammonia, providing consistent performance and durability.

Water-Glycol Cooled Condensers

Semi-welded plate heat exchangers are also used as water-glycol cooled condensers in various cooling applications. They effectively manage heat exchange between water-glycol mixtures and other fluids, ensuring optimal cooling performance and system reliability.

Applications

Chemical Processing

In chemical processing industries, semi-welded plate heat exchangers are used for handling aggressive and hazardous fluids. Their robust construction provides excellent resistance to corrosion, ensuring safe and efficient heat exchange.

Marine Applications

Semi-welded plate heat exchangers are extensively used in marine applications for cooling ship engines and other onboard systems. Their compact design and high efficiency make them suitable for the demanding conditions at sea.

Additional benefits of Semiwelded Plate Heat Exchangers

• Simple inspection and cleaning of liquid side
• Reliable performance, suitable for heavy-duty applications
• Combined condenser/desuperheater or condenser/oil cooler in one unit
• Floating condensation for flooded evaporation systems
• Compatible with air liquid coolers for indirect cooling setups