• Advantages of Plate Heat Exchangers (PHE):
1. Variable Heat Transfer Area with Load: The number of heat transfer plates can be adjusted within the same frame according to the load.
2. Compact Size: The volume is approximately 1/4 to 1/5 of that of shell and tube heat exchangers for the same heat transfer capacity.
3. Lightweight: The weight is approximately half that of shell and tube heat exchangers for the same heat transfer capacity.
4. Cost-effective: Particularly advantageous for counter-current flow, especially in low temperature differential heat transfer scenarios.
5. High Heat Transfer Efficiency: Internal flow fields are typically highly turbulent, resulting in a fouling resistance of only 10% to 25% compared to shell and tube heat exchangers.
• Disadvantages of Plate Heat Exchangers (PHE):
1. Poor Pressure Resistance.
2. Risk of Gasket Leakage.
3. Narrow Passages Prone to Blockage.
1. Variable Heat Transfer Area with Load: The number of heat transfer plates can be adjusted within the same frame according to the load.
2. Compact Size: The volume is approximately 1/4 to 1/5 of that of shell and tube heat exchangers for the same heat transfer capacity.
3. Lightweight: The weight is approximately half that of shell and tube heat exchangers for the same heat transfer capacity.
4. Cost-effective: Particularly advantageous for counter-current flow, especially in low temperature differential heat transfer scenarios.
5. High Heat Transfer Efficiency: Internal flow fields are typically highly turbulent, resulting in a fouling resistance of only 10% to 25% compared to shell and tube heat exchangers.
• Disadvantages of Plate Heat Exchangers (PHE):
1. Poor Pressure Resistance.
2. Risk of Gasket Leakage.
3. Narrow Passages Prone to Blockage.