Brazed Heat Exchangers: Advantages

Compact Size:
Due to the high efficiency of the brazed plate heat exchangers, these heat exchangers are often half the size of conventional shell & tube heat exchanger. The smaller footprint also makes it easier to be installed on skid systems and portable equipment packages.

High Efficiency:
Due to the turbulent flow of the fluid in the channels, the heat transfer coefficients of our brazed plate heat exchangers are 3-5 times higher than that of a conventional Shell & Tube heat exchanger for a similar application. The embossed pattern of the heat transfer plate promotes high turbulence at low fluid velocities. The high turbulence result in high heat transfer coefficient.

Rugged Construction:
The brazed plate heat exchanger is brazed using 99.9% copper. The copper provides a strong bond when heated in a special furnace, keeping the plates bonded together. The heat exchangers have a high pressure-temperature rating. All our copper brazed heat exchangers are rated for 450 psig, 428 F degrees.

Closer Approach Temperatures
Close-approach temperatures of 1-2°F (0.5-1.0°C) are possible because of true counter flow and high heat transfer efficiency of the plates. This is an important factor in regeneration and heat recovery processes. The brazed plate heat exchanger can provide a temperature approach of 1 degree F. This allows for maximum utilization of waste heat recovery.

High Temperature andPressure Ratings
Maximum working pressures from 300 psi to 650 psi, and temperature ratings of 350°F.