Plate HX Data Form

Process Considerations

Temp Units

Product Properties (if known)

Check if properties are unknown

Temp 1
Viscosity (centipoise)

Temp 2
Viscosity

Temp 3
Viscosity

Thermal Conductivity (BTU/hr-temp-F)
Specific Heat (BTU/lb-temp-F)
Specific Gravity

What is the temperature profile of the product?

Entering Temperature into HX
Exiting Temperature out of HX

For HTST applications enter pastuerization temp

What is the flow rate of the product?

Continuous Flow Recirculating Batch

Flow Rate
Units

Batch Size
Units

Time to heat/cool:

(hours)
(minutes)

What is the profile of the available Media?

Please enter all that apply

Media 1
Temp
Available flow
Units

Media 2
Temp
Available flow
Units

Chiller Size
Units

Check if using ammonia refrigeration (will require an indirect loop)

Other product/process considerations

Mechanical Design Considerations

Corrosion Considerations

Plate Material Selection
Other

Gasket Material Selection
Other

Frame Options

Sanitary Stainless Steel (figure 1) Sanitary Carbon Steel (figure 2) EZ Automated (figure 3) Tag Team Automated (figure 4)

sanitary steel frame image — *Fig 1. Sanitary stainless steel frame*

sanitary carbon steel frame image — *Fig 2. Sanitary carbon steel frame*

ez auto frame image — *Fig 3. EZ Automated (easy-to-operate push button open/close frame)*

tag team auto frame image — *Fig 4. Tag Team Automated (two-sided easy-to-operate push button open/close frame)*

Mounting Options

Adjustable Ball Feet (figure 1) Mounting Tabs (figure 2) Casters (figure 3)

ball feet image — *Fig 1. Adjustable ball feet*

caster feet image — *Fig 2. Mounting Tabs*

mounting tabs image — *Fig 3. Casters (rolling frame with heat exchanger mounted to it)*

Other Mechanical Considerations

Other Options and Considerations

Mix proof double wall plates

Safeguards against cross contamination

Safety Shroud

Typically used in high temperature processes to prevent hot liquid or steam from escaping in case of heat exchanger failure

Turnover Package

Includes:
- PMI (Positive Material Identification)
- MTRs (Material Test Reports)
- Layout Design
- Surface Finish Certificate
- QC Certificate

Passivation with passivation certificate

Spare Parts pack

Reversable ratcheting wrench

double wall plates image — *Double Wall Plates*

shrouded phe image — *PHE unit with safety shroud*

Cross Contamination Tester (CCT):

The CCT is a testing device that is used to test for cracks and pinholes in plates

Manual Cross Contamination Tester (CCT 2.0)
Includes:
- Cross Contamination Tester
- 1.5", 2", 2.5", and 3" diameter s-line connections
- 1.5", 2", 2.5", and 3" diameter s-line caps
- Measurement beaker
- Detailed instruction manual
- Heavy duty carrying case
Digital Cross Contamination Tester (CCT 4.0)
Includes:
- Cross Contamination Tester
- 4.0 PLC driver for automated record retention
- 1.5", 2", 2.5", and 3" diameter s-line connections
- 1.5", 2", 2.5", and 3" diameter s-line caps
- Measurement beaker
- Detailed instruction manual
- Heavy duty carrying case

digital cct image — *Digital Cross Contamination Tester (CCT 4.0)*

Designing Your Plate Heat Exchanger

Process Design Considerations: