Welded Plate and Frame Heat Exchanger For Crude Oil Application

Welded Plate and Frame Heat Exchanger
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Application
The purpose of this Welded Plate and Frame Heat Exchanger is to make thermal recovery of the crude oil and reheat the crude oil to ensure the process requirements.
 
 
The Key Issues in Design
  1. To replace to original big, heavy and expensive “Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger”
  2. Apply for Welded Plate and Frame Heat Exchanger to avoid Rubble Gaskets corrosion by crude oil
  3. At least make one side dismountable for service and clean convenience
 The Design Drawing for Welded Plate and Frame Heat Exchanger






Data Sheet for Old “Tube and Shell Heat Exchanger” and New “Plate and Frame Heat Exchanger”





Hinged Door Design for Open Side; “Wide Gap” or “Bubble” Design for Plate Corrugation





Welded Plate and Frame Heat Exchanger is under Hydraulic Testing