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QUALITY
PRECISION
  • Strict attention to every specification.
  • Closest tolerances, assured by computer-controlled manufacturing.
STANDARDS
  • ASME Code requirements adhered to in every phase of construction.
  • 35 years of plate engineering design, manufacturing and service experience.

LOWER COST
$CAPITAL
  • High heat transfer coefficients provide smaller surface area.
 
  • Windows 95 computer programs optimize performance and economy.
$OPERATION
  • Optimized pumping efficiency for lower horsepower requirements.
 
$INSTALLATION
  • Compact size for smallest footprint - ideal for skid-mounting.
 
$MAINTENANCE
  • Reduced down-time due to low fouling - units easily accessible.
 

HEAT TRANSFER
TURBULENCE
  • Highest U-values at reduced fouling tendencies.
SHEAR
  • Compressed laminar regime for viscous fluids.

TEMPERATURE
COUNTER-FLOW
  • Close approach temperatures (of 2°F) achieved economcially.
HEAT RECOVERY
  • Maximum regeneration - temperature crosses of 90-95% possible.

MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
SINGLE PASS
  • All process piping in fixed cover for ease of access and exchanger modifications.
BOLTED DESIGN
  • Assemble units on-site or in tight spaces - no welding.
COMPACTNESS
  • Add/rearrange plates for expansion or new service.
FLEXIBILITY
  • Perform multiple duties in same unit.

OPERATION
LOW HOLD-UP
  • Instant response to temperature change due to high surface to volume ratio.
SAFETY
  • Dual gasket protection against interleakage.

RELIABILITY
PERFORMANCE
  • High turbulence + Reduced fouling = Low maintenance.
  • Continuing elastomer and sealing technology improvements.
EQUIPMENT
  • ASME grade materials and quality control manufacturing.

ADVANCED DESIGN
FRAMES
  • Construction based on computer-aided finite element stress analysis.
PLATES
  • Thermally optimized geometry based on precise fit to required NTU*.
  • Integral alignment locking mechanism

* NTU (number of transfer units) = deltaT/LMTD, NTU is a measure of thermal length

PLATE CONCEPTS, INC.
PO Box 10, Annandale, New Jersey 08801 USA
Tel: (908) 236-9570 -- Fax: (908) 236-9575
E-mail: info@plateconcepts.com

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