Heating/Cooling
Thermal process support for hygienic production.
Process Equipment
Heat Transfer Equipment for Thermal Process Support.
Heat transfer equipment requirements are specified by duty, process temperature, pressure, utility, material and integration details.
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Applications
Thermal process support for hygienic systems.
Heat transfer inquiries need duty, temperature, pressure, media and integration information.
Process Temperature
Heat transfer support for beverage process systems.
Utility Systems
Thermal support for industrial process lines.
Sizes & Dimensions
Heat exchanger configurations.
Plate (GPHE) for moderate temperatures and easy maintenance. Tubular for higher pressures. Shell-and-tube for highest pressures and viscous fluids.
| Model | Heat Duty | Plate Area | Plates | Connection | Flow Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 10 – 50 kW | 0.3 m² | 5-20 | DN25 | 5 m³/h |
| M6 | 50 – 200 kW | 0.7 m² | 10-60 | DN50 | 15 m³/h |
| M10 | 200 – 500 kW | 1.8 m² | 20-100 | DN80 | 40 m³/h |
| M15 | 500 – 1000 kW | 3.5 m² | 50-200 | DN100 | 80 m³/h |
| M20 | 1000 – 2000 kW | 6.5 m² | 100-300 | DN150 | 150 m³/h |
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Operating Conditions
Pressure-temperature rating for heat transfer equipment.
Plate heat exchangers limited by gasket material. Tubular and shell-and-tube can handle higher pressures and temperatures.
Service Conditions
- GPHE working: 10 bar
- Tubular working: 16 bar
- Shell & tube: 25 bar
- EPDM gaskets: –10°C to +130°C
- Viton gaskets: –20°C to +180°C
- Test pressure: 1.5× working
Actual ratings depend on size, material and operating conditions. Confirm via RFQ for project-specific requirements.
Standards & Compliance
Built to recognized sanitary and pressure standards.
Full documentation packages available including MTR, 3.1 certificates, surface roughness reports and pressure test records.
3-A 11-09
3-A Heat Exchangers
Sanitary heat exchanger construction standard.
ASME BPE
Bioprocessing Equipment
Surface finish, materials and design for pharma/biotech.
EHEDG
Hygienic Equipment Design
European hygienic engineering and design certification.
ASME VIII
Pressure Vessel Code
Construction code for pressure vessels.
TEMA
Tubular HX Mfrs
Tubular exchanger manufacturers association standard.
EN 13445
EU Pressure Vessels
European unfired pressure vessel.
PED 2014/68
Pressure Equipment
European Pressure Equipment Directive compliance.
API 660
S&T HX Standard
API standard for shell-and-tube heat exchangers.
Product Variants
Heat Exchanger configurations for different process roles.
Multiple variants available to match your application requirements. Browse related products for complete process line coverage.
Gasketed Plate (GPHE)
Most common type. Easy maintenance, gasket-sealed plate stack.
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Technical Overview
Typical heat transfer RFQ fields.
Selection depends on thermal duty, flow, media and material requirements.
| Requirement | Typical Information Needed |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Heat exchanger or thermal process equipment |
| Material Grade | 304 / 316L stainless steel by RFQ |
| Duty | Heating/cooling duty, flow, temperature and pressure |
| Connection | Process and utility connection requirements |
| Documentation | Drawings, certificates and inspection by RFQ |
Engineering RFQ
Prepare a heat transfer RFQ.
Include duty, media, flow, temperature, pressure, material, connection and documentation expectations.
- Size / connection / material grade
- Quantity and target lead time
- Drawing, BOM or existing part reference
- Documentation and finish requirements
Documentation by RFQ
Material certificates, finish notes, inspection requirements, heat traceability and supplier documentation can be included in the quotation package.
Have a heat transfer requirement?
Send duty, flow, media, temperature, pressure and documentation needs.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions about heat transfer equipment.
Engineering and procurement questions we hear most often. For project-specific guidance, send your application details via RFQ.
GPHE vs tubular vs shell-and-tube — which?
GPHE: most common for sanitary, easy to clean/inspect, moderate pressure. Tubular: higher pressure, viscous fluids. Shell-and-tube: highest pressure/temp, industrial.
For dairy pasteurization: GPHE standard. For UHT processing: tubular. For utility heating (steam to water): shell-and-tube acceptable.
What is HTST and UHT pasteurization?
HTST: 72°C for 15 seconds (milk). UHT: 135-150°C for 2-5 seconds (UHT milk). Each requires properly sized heat exchanger with holding tube.
HTST: GPHE typically. UHT: tubular or direct steam injection. Provide product specification and target throughput.
What is the "regeneration" section?
In pasteurization, the regeneration section uses the hot product (after pasteurization) to preheat the incoming cold product. Reduces energy consumption 60-90%.
Standard feature of dairy pasteurizers. Heat recovery efficiency 85-95% typical. Critical for energy economics.
How often should gaskets be replaced?
GPHE gaskets: 2-3 years in dairy CIP service. Faster wear with high temperature or aggressive CIP chemicals.
Replace as preventive maintenance. Track replacement in CMMS. Keep spare gasket sets for critical exchangers.
What is the A-measure?
A-measure (compression dimension) is the distance between frame plates after tie-rod tightening. Critical for proper gasket compression.
Specified on nameplate. Re-torque tie rods periodically to maintain A-measure. Over-compression damages gaskets; under-compression causes leaks.
Are heat exchangers cleanable to BPE?
GPHE: yes, plates can be disassembled and inspected. Welded plate: less inspectable. Tubular: cleaning depends on tube ID.
For pharmaceutical: specify GPHE with BPE-compliant plate finish (EP), all wetted gaskets USP Class VI silicone or PTFE.
What documentation is provided?
Standard: P&ID, plate count and arrangement, gasket arrangement, performance curve, 3.1 MTR for wetted parts, hydrotest certificate.
For ASME VIII / PED: code stamp certificate, full design calculations, NDE reports. For pharma: BPE package, surface finish report.