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APV Paraflow Plate Heat Exchangers For Power Industry Applications Efficient, Compact and Cost Effective APV plate heat exchangers offer the most cost-effective solutions for heat transfer applications in the power industry that historically were served by shell and tube technology. Plate heat exchangers play an increasingly important role in helping power producers meet stringent water environmental and energy conservation regulations. Whether you are recovering waste heat or isolating the cooling system from the cooling source, APV has the application knowledge and products to improve your efficiency and performance. Advances in PHE technology have helped it supplant the shell and tube as the technology of choice in this demanding industry. Powerful Benefits • rotects equipment from damage P caused by contaminants Efficiency • High thermal efficiency saves money through reduction in required heat transfer area • Low liquid hold-up improves start-up time and reduces operating fluid costs • Achieves up to 97% heat recovery Maintenance • Eliminates complicated maintenance such as x-ray, ultrasonic and other non-destructive test procedures • 100% corrosion resistant material reduces inspection and maintenance while ensuring reliable operation • No moving parts minimizes vibration, ensures reliable operation and reduces maintenance • Highly efficient heat recovery • Lower capital costs when compared to traditional shell and tube • Efficient design reduces weight • implifies maintenance, saving time S and money • Life cycle cost reduction • odular design facilitates flexibility for M reconfiguration • Compact design saves space • Reduced fouling leads to higher thermal efficiency, and minimizes maintenance and operating costs • Lower fluid velocity maximizes plate life

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Process Knowledge Serving a Wide Range of Applications for Electric Power Generation As a world-leading supplier in the energy sector of both traditional and alternative energy sources, APV has devoted itself to developing products and systems that improve energy efficiency. APV engineers rely on their extensive experience in the power industry to deliver solutions customized to your specific application. Primary Applications • Nuclear and conventional power stations • Peak load stations • Combined heat and power stations • Incineration plants • Geothermal schemes Power Generation Stations...

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Cooling Applications Energy Recovery Applications • Seal water for steam turbines Start Benefiting Today • Turbine lubricating oils • igh-quality water used in stator H cooling passages • Blow-down heat and water • Gland sealing oils APV plate heat exchangers reduce maintenance and operating expenses while minimizing downtime, delivering the benefits you need to improve the profitability of your process. APV’s knowledgeable engineers will work with you every step of the way from system design to implementation and beyond, to ensure you get the optimal performance from your system. To learn...

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A Wide Range of Plate Heat Exchangers for Power Generation Applications Model Type Connection Diameter (Inches) Standard Frame Length (Inches)** Minimum Maximum Surface Area (ft2) * Wide Gap ** 150# ASME Frame Design as Basis G - Gasketed W - Welded Plate Pair D - Duo-Safety Plate pack Your local contact: APV, An SPX Brand 105 CrossPoint Parkway Getzville, NY 14068 Phone: (800)207-2708 Fax: (716)692-1715 E-mail: answers.us@apv.com www.apv.com www.spxft.com For more information about our worldwide locations, approvals, certifications, and local representatives, please visit www.apv.com. SPX...

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