Dedicated Oil Coolers - Brazed0 pages
Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers
Dedicated Oil Coolers – DOCTM
Working principles
The heating surface consists of thin corrugated metal plates
stacked on top of each other. Channels are formed between
the plates and corner ports are arranged so that the two
media flow through alternate channels, normally in full countercurrent
flow. The media are kept in the unit by a brazed seal
around the edge of the plates. The contact points of the
plates are also brazed to withstand the pressure of the media
handled.
Standard design
The plate pack is covered by the cover plates. The connections
are located in the front cover plate. The channel plates
are corrugated to improve heat transfer efficiency and to
increase the mechanical strength.
Standard materials
Cover plates: Stainless steel AISI 316
Connections: Stainless steel AISI 316
Plates: Stainless steel AISI 316
Brazing material: Copper
Particulars required for quotation
To enable Alfa Laval’s representative to make a specific
quotation, enquiries should be accompanied by the following
particulars:
• Flow rates required
• Temperature program
• Physical properties of liquids in question
• Desired working pressure
• Maximum permitted pressure drops