In alfa laval plate heat exchangers, heat is transferred from one medium to another. Alfa laval delivers the plate heat exchanger ready for operation, unless. The plate distribution area ensures an even flow of fluid over the entire plate to maximize the heat transfer capability. Inspect the sliding surfaces of the carrying bar and wipe clean. Phe drawings phe plate heat exchanger drawings mentioned in the manual are the drawings included in the delivery of the heat exchanger. An optimized flow distribution also reduces fouling and uneven temperature zones keeping the performance levels high over time without unnecessary energy losses, maintenance costs or unplanned stops. Equipped with welldesigned features the heat exchangers are easy to maintain and have a long service life.
It also enables you to make the best use of resources and reduce spare parts stock. Connections holes matching the piping lead through the frame plate, permitting 1. This manual provides information needed to install, operate and carry out maintenance of your gasketed plateandframe heat exchanger. Alfa laval alfaq gasketed plateandframe heat exchangers are available to meet most heat transfer requirements whether large or small demonstrating our commitment to optimizing the performance of our customers processes. All of these features are designed to save energy, increase uptime, reduce and simplify maintenance, and enable flexible configuration in case. Plate heat exchanger operational and maintenance manual. Warranty conditions the warranty conditions are usually included in the signed sales contract prior. Always consult your local alfa laval representa tive for advice on. Except for this instruction manual, the following document is also. Preventive maintenance is performed as a standalone service when your equipment has been in operation for a certain number of hours, and at a fixed. The frontline range from alfa laval represents the most advanced plate heat exchanger technology available for dairy, beverage and processed food applications. Preventive maintenance reduces unplanned stops, increases equipment lifetime and reduces workplace accidents.
We have prepared this instruction manual to assist you with your alfa laval plate heat exchanger in various situations. Unless otherwise agreed, alfa laval delivers the plate heat exchanger ready to be put in. In this section, names of heat exchanger parts are mentioned for the first time. Alfa laval assembly of gasketed plate heat exchanger for industrial. Manuals for the hisaka plate heat exchanger consist of the following seven related documents.
This manual provides information needed to install, operate and carry out the. This means that the plate package is tightened to its correct measurement a. Maintenance english plate heat exchanger eng 9 eng manual cleaning opening drain the plate heat exchanger. This may include actions such as piping, welding and other kind of maintenance. Make sure that the operating conditions temperatures and flow rates comply with the. Thank you for purchasing an alfa laval plate heat exchanger. The fusion plate heat exchangers consist of a pack of. Maintenance and installation of the plate heat exchanger shall be done by persons who have knowledge and authorization according to local regulations. During maintenance oil and wear parts in the machine are. For your information, see chapters 4a or 4b function. Maintenance and installation of the heat exchanger shall be done by persons who have knowledge and authorization according to local regulations. As the worlds largest manufacturer of heat exchangers, we are very proud of our products and services. In alfa laval plate heat exchangers, heat is transferred from one medium to another through thin metal plates which have been pressed into a special pattern. Ten top tips to keep your plate heat exchanger in tip top condition.