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Paraflow Plate Heat Exchanger
Instruction Manual
Section 3.0 Issue 5
Page 10 of 36 June 13, 2008
When Paraflow Plate Heat Exchangers are opened
for service, the follower moves back along the top
bar to allow full access to each individual plate.
Divider plates and intermediate connector grids also
move freely on the top carrying bar to provide easy
access to individual plates.
Paraflow frames used in industrial duties are
fabricated in carbon steel and are finished in a
heavy duty chemical resistant paint. Industrial frame
connections may be studded with various lining
materials or nozzles. The nozzles are fabricated in
carbon steel, stainless steel or alternate metals.
Connection types may be lap-joint, weld neck or
specialty flanges. Sanitary tube connections may
also be supplied on carbon steel frames. The
connection materials and types may be mixed on an
individual frame.
Frames used for sanitary duties are usually
fabricated in solid stainless steel or carbon steel that
is entirely clad with stainless steel. The finish is
either a #4 polish or glass bead blast depending on
the model. Standard connections are sanitary tube
fittings at all locations. Industrial fittings may be
supplied when required.
Divider plates may be used to divide a heat
exchanger into separate operating sections. Divider
plates have no connections but may allow flow from
one section to the next.
Intermediate connector grids as shown in
Figure 3
may be used to divide a heat exchanger into
separate sections to accommodate multiple duties
within a single frame. Connector grids may have up
to two connections at any corner.
Figure 3
Connector Grid
Kemper County MM218132 Approved