Application Scenarios of Plate Heat Exchangers

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a. Refrigeration

Used as condensers and evaporators in refrigeration systems.

b. HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)

· Intermediate heat exchangers for boiler systems.

· Intermediate heat exchangers in high-rise buildings for efficient heat transfer.

c. Chemical Industry

· Soda ash production, ammonia synthesis, alcohol fermentation, and cooling during resin synthesis.

d. Metallurgical Industry

· Heating or cooling of aluminate mother liquor.

· Cooling in steelmaking processes (e.g., for molten metal or process fluids).

e. Mechanical Industry

· Cooling of various quenching fluids in metal treatment.

· Cooling of lubricating oil for gearboxes and mechanical drives.

f. Power Industry

· Cooling of high-voltage transformer oil.

· Cooling of generator bearing oil to maintain optimal operating temperatures.

g. Paper Industry

· Heat recovery in bleaching processes to conserve energy.

· Heating of wash liquor for pulp and paper manufacturing.

h. Textile Industry

· Cooling of alkaline aqueous solutions for viscose silk production.

· Cooling of boiling nitrocellulose in synthetic fiber manufacturing.

i. Food Industry

· Sterilization and cooling of fruit juices.

· Heating and cooling of animal and vegetable oils in processing.

j. Oil and Fat Processing

· Atmospheric drying of soap base.

· Heating or cooling of various process liquids in refining and production.

k. District Heating

· Utilizing waste heat from thermal power plants for regional heating.

· Heating domestic water for residential and commercial use.

l. Other Applications

· Petroleum refining, pharmaceutical manufacturing, marine systems, seawater desalination, geothermal energy utilization, and solar energy applications.

Plate heat exchangers are valued for their compact design, high thermal efficiency, and versatility, making them suitable for diverse industries requiring efficient heat transfer between fluids.