HEAT EXCHANGER PLATE

The platetype heat exchanger is the mostefficient type of heat exchangerwith its low cost, flexibility, easy maintenance, and high thermal tranfer. WCR plate corrugations are designed to achieve turbulence across the entire heat transfer area. This producesthe highest possible heat transfer coefficients with the lowest possible pressure drop,allowing for close temperatureapproaches.Subsequently, this leads toasmaller heat transfer area, smaller units and in some cases,fewer heat exchangers. This benefitsthe customer tremendously by requiringless space, reduced secondary flow rates and smaller pumps.The WCR Plate Heat Exchanger consists of a specific number of gasketed plates which are fixed between a top carrying bar and a lower guide bar. The plates are compressed by means of tie barsbetween a stationary frame plate (the head)and a moveable frame (the follower). Fluids enter the plate heat exchanger through frame connections and are distributed inbetweentheplates. Theflow throughalternate passages between the plates is controlled by the placement of gaskets. These are available in single and multi-pass arrangements, depending upon the application.