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Plate Heat Exchanger

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Gasketed and brazed plate heat exchangers for marine duty

Known Models (5)

APV (SPX Flow) ParaFlow Marine
APV (SPX Flow) ParaFlow Marine
30-1000 kW · FW/SW/LO · Gasketed PHE
medium: FW/SW/LO
type: Gasketed PHE
Common Failures:
  • • Gasket leakage
  • • Plate corrosion from seawater
  • • Fouling from marine growth
Service: APV (now SPX Flow) marine PHE. Titanium plates available for seawater duty. Annual inspection.
Spares: APV (SPX Flow): Dichtungssatz an Bord vorhalten. Platten-Reinigungschemikalien bevorraten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Alfa Laval M10-MFG
Alfa Laval M10-MFG
50-500 kW · FW/SW/LO · Gasketed PHE
medium: FW/SW/LO
type: Gasketed PHE
Common Failures:
  • • Gasket leakage from aging/compression set
  • • Plate corrosion (pitting from chlorides)
  • • Fouling from scale/biological growth
  • • Frame bolt loosening from vibration
Service: Gasket replacement every 5-8 years. Torque frame bolts annually. CIP cleaning with acid/alkali. Inspect plates for corrosion at gasket change.
Spares: Alfa Laval: Dichtungssatz an Bord vorhalten. Platten-Reinigungschemikalien bevorraten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Alfa Laval T5-MFG
Alfa Laval T5-MFG
20-200 kW · FW/LO · Gasketed PHE Compact
medium: FW/LO
type: Gasketed PHE Compact
Common Failures:
  • • Gasket deterioration
  • • Plate fouling from oil
  • • Cross-contamination from plate hole
Service: Compact variant for tight engine rooms. Same maintenance as M10-MFG. Monitor approach temperature.
Spares: Alfa Laval: Dichtungssatz an Bord vorhalten. Platten-Reinigungschemikalien bevorraten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
GEA NT100M Marine
GEA NT100M Marine
50-800 kW · FW/SW/LO · Gasketed PHE Marine
medium: FW/SW/LO
type: Gasketed PHE Marine
Common Failures:
  • • Gasket compression set
  • • Plate pitting from chloride attack
  • • Frame corrosion
Service: GEA marine series. Glue-free gasket clips for easy maintenance. Annual plate inspection recommended.
Spares: GEA: Dichtungssatz an Bord vorhalten. Platten-Reinigungschemikalien bevorraten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Sondex (Danfoss) S62 Marine
Sondex (Danfoss) S62 Marine
20-300 kW · FW/LO · Gasketed PHE
medium: FW/LO
type: Gasketed PHE
Common Failures:
  • • Gasket failure
  • • Flow distribution issues
  • • Plate fouling
Service: Sondex (now Danfoss) marine model. Good price-performance ratio. Gasket change every 5 years.
Spares: Sondex (Danfoss): Dichtungssatz an Bord vorhalten. Platten-Reinigungschemikalien bevorraten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.