SINCE 1981
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The Flo Fab FFWP gasketed plate heat exchanger consists of formed chevron plates of corrosion
resistant metals. Every other plate is reversed so the ridges of the herringbone pattern intersect
one another on adjacent plates forming a lattice of contact points. The plates have an elastomer
gasket that is contained in a formed groove to seal the fluid between the plates. The plates with
gaskets are then installed in a pressure retaining frame and compressed to form two separate
systems of channels for two media to flow in a countercurrent direction.
The lattice structure causes vigorous turbulence, thus, ensuring maximum heat transfer.
1.0 Plate Heat Exchangers – Working Principle
PLATE AND FrAME - HEAT ExCHANgErS
2.0 Parts & Their Function
2.1 Frames
The frame is made up of thick steel pressure retaining parts, the fixed cover and the movable
cover, that when pulled together with the tightening bolts form the pressure retaining structure
for the plates / plate pack.
The carrying bar and guide bar act as a carrier and guide to both the plates and the movable
cover.
