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AlfaNova 14–76, Part no. 34562191-03
Description
Definitions
Main components
Bear in mind that the AlfaNova Fusion Plate Heat Exchanger
cannot be opened!
See Figure 1.
Name plates
On the name plate, the type of unit, manufacturing number and
manufacturing year can be found. Pressure vessel details in
accordance with the applicable pressure vessel code are also
stated. The name plate is fixed to the frame plate (most
common) or the pressure plate.
Four name plates exist depending on the type of pressure
vessel approval.
AlfaFusion™
One-material process that results in an
all-stainless steel fusion-bonded plate
heat exchanger, gives joints superior to
welded joints
Connection plate
Plate used to separate two or more
services in one plate heat exchanger.
The plate pack performing such a
service is called a section.
Fusion plate heat
exchanger
A number of corrugated plates and its
frame bonded to a plate pack at high
temperature.
Figure 1 shows typical components of a
fusion plate heat exchanger.
Heat transfer area
The area of the plate which is in contact
with both fluids.
Plate
A sheet of 100% stainless steel plate
pressed into a corrugated pattern and
equipped with port holes for media inlet
and outlet.
Plate pack
An assembly of plates bonded together
to a unit with internal channels in which
two or more fluids can be handled.
Port
Inlet or outlet opening in the plates and
in the cover plates. Most plates have
four ports.
Total heat transfer
area
The total surface area of all the bonded
plates, which are in contact with both
fluids.
WARNING!
For each unit, the mechanical design
pressures and temperatures are marked on the
name plate. These must not be exceeded.
