Alfa laval is one of various companies producing plate heat exchangers for chemical industry. I'm currently using 2 types of plate heat exchange in my plant (another brand that I'm using is Schmidt Bretten plate heat exchanger). I'm using the clip on gasket. It's easier using this type of gasket because it's faster to attached the gasket to the plate. Following is a brief explanation about Alfa-Laval that I adopted from Alfa Laval site.Alfa Laval - choose a market leader
Alfa Laval is the leading manufacturer of plate heat exchangers in the world. We provide you with compact, modern solutions with the highest thermal efficiency.
Working principle
The basic plate heat exchanger consists of a series of thin, corrugated plates that are gasketed, welded together (or any combination of these) or brazed together depending on application. The plates are then compressed together in a rigid frame to create an arrangement of parallel flow channels. One fluid travels in the odd numbered channels, the other in the even.
Similar on the outside, unique on the inside
All plate heat exchangers look similar on the outside. The difference lies inside, in the details of plate design and the sealing technologies used. Alfa Laval is in the forefront of R&D work on plate heat exchangers. We continue to improve and develop products to optimise our customers processes. Time and time again (MORE).
