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FRHE is able to design and fabricate semi-welded and fully welded plate heat exchangers to suit various heating and cooling applications. For applications where gasketed plate heat exchangers may not be suitable due to higher pressure, higher temperature, aggressive fluids or special process requirements, a fully welded plate heat exchanger can be considered.
A welded plate heat exchanger uses specially formed heat transfer plates which are welded together to create a compact and efficient heat transfer unit. This design provides high thermal performance within a smaller footprint and reduces the dependency on gaskets between the heat transfer plates.
FRHE can offer compact welded plate type heat exchangers for duties involving liquid to liquid, vapour condensation, heat recovery, process cooling and heating applications. These units can be designed with removable covers or serviceable construction where applicable, allowing access for inspection, cleaning and maintenance depending on the process requirement.
The welded plate heat exchanger type is suitable for applications where compact size, high efficiency and robust construction are required.
The characteristics of our design include:
- Compact and efficient heat transfer design
- Suitable for higher pressure and temperature applications
- Reduced gasket exposure to process fluids
- Good resistance to leakage
- Suitable for corrosive or aggressive media depending on material selection
- Available with serviceable or inspection access design where required
- Lower footprint compared to conventional shell and tube designs
- Custom design based on process duty and site requirements
Plate materials available include:
- Stainless Steel
- Titanium
- Duplex Stainless Steel
- Nickel Alloy
- C276
Applications include:
- Petrochemical Plants
- Oil & Gas Facilities
- Chemical Processing
- Power Plants
- Heat Recovery Systems
- Condensers
- Reboilers
- Process Heating and Cooling
FRHE can supply replacement units based on existing dimensions and process requirements or provide new custom designed units for new duties and performance improvement.
