. kyThe best Choice for Duties in Process and Utilities ky BaseLine Plate Heat Exchangers BaseLine . Application Cooling and heating of dairy, brewery, beverage and viscous products and pasteurization in some applications. Working principle The plate heat exchanger consists of a pack of corrugated metal plates with portholes for the passage of two fluids between which heat transfer will take place. The plate pack is assembled between a frame plate and a pressure plate and compressed by tightening bolts. The plates are fitted with a gasket which seals the channel and directs the fluids into alternate channels. The number of plates are determined by the flow rate, physical properties of the fluids, pressure drop and temperature program. The plate corrugations promote fluid turbulence and support the plates against differential pressure. Frame The plates and the pressure plate are located by an upper bar and a lower bar, both of which are fixed to the support column. On the largest type some tightening bolts are equipped with ball bearing washers in order to facilitate opening and closing of the unit. The frame is designed for mounting on a floor only. Standard feet are fixed. One unit can contain several sections, separated by connection plates with interchangeable connections. (Not valid for M3-Base). Plates The corrugation of the plates provides a passage between the plates, supports each plate against the adjacent one and enhances the turbulence, resulting in efficient heat transfer. Corner ports and gaskets are arranged so that the two media flow through alternate channels. The plates have a chevron pattern for maximum strength at high working pressures. Different chevron designs are available, in order to obtain optimal high heat transfer and low pressure drop. A unique distribution area provides an even flow over the plate surface. The plates are reversible and have parallel flow, which means only one type of plate is needed. Flow principle of a plate heat exchanger Gaskets The plates are supplied with glue-free Clip-On gaskets, which are easy to replace even with the plates still standing in the frame.

Plate Types M3, M3G, M6, M6M, M6MG, M10B, M10M and TL10B Standard Materials Plates Stainless steel AISI 304, AISI 316, titanium or SMO. Gaskets Nitrile-FDA, EPDM or EPDM-FDA. Clip-On design. Frame Frame and pressure plate in solid stainless steel for Base 3, 6 and 10. Outer surfaces in various grades of stainless steel. Movable nuts on tightening bolts in chromium plated brass Technical Data Mechanical design pressure (g) / Temperature 10 bar/160°C According to European pressure vessel directive (PED). Optional A. Protection sheet B. 3-A finish C. Adjustable legs, low or high D. Spanner E. Test...