Trained THS service technicians will provide rapid alloy identification using a Portable Thermo Scientific Niton XL2 100G XRF Analyzer on or off site.
The Niton XL2 provides immediate nondestructive chemical analysis of common alloy materials with unparalleled accuracy. Verification certificates are generated and provided with every analysis.
Plate and frame heat exchangers (PHEs) are critical for efficient heat transfer in industries like HVAC, food processing, and power generation. Their plates, typically ranging from 0.4mm to 1.0mm in thickness, are prone to fouling and wear, requiring regular servicing.
A common question is: Can any thickness of plate be serviced on PHEs?
Yes, PHE plates of various thicknesses can be serviced, but the process requires careful consideration to avoid damage
Understanding PHE Plate Thickness
PHE plates, often made of stainless steel or titanium, vary in thickness (e.g., 0.4mm for high-efficiency units, 0.7mm or thicker for durability. Thinner plates (0.4mm) are more delicate, while thicker plates withstand higher pressures but may be harder to clean due to complex fouling patterns.
How Are PHE Plates Serviced?
Servicing methods for PHE plates include:
Risks and Considerations by Plate Thickness
Effectiveness of Servicing Across Plate Thicknesses
Servicing restores efficiency by removing fouling, which can cause a 20% thermal efficiency loss even at paper-thin levels. CIP is effective for all thicknesses, while high-pressure cleaning suits thicker plates better. Regular servicing every 5–6 years or at 7–10 psi differential pressure prevents severe fouling
Conclusion
PHE plates of any thickness can be serviced using CIP, chemical flushing, or high-pressure jetting, but thinner plates require extra care to avoid damage. Industry leaders like T.H. Industrial Solutions offer tailored services to ensure safe, effective maintenance.
T.H. Industrial Solutions Inc. (THS) has been servicing industrial plate and frame heat exchangers as with shell and tube heat exchangers. Professionally solving process problems across Canada since 2009. THS head office is located in Pickering, Ontario with a 6,000 square foot service center in Hamilton, Ontario.
Today there are fewer qualified people in this industry that know the products and understand the applications. Utilizing hands on experience and knowledge that has been gained by our THS sales and service technicians for over the past 30 years, we will take the time to understand what you require and strive to provide a prompt, educated and accurate response at a competitive price.
Our Heat Exchanger Cleaning Services, along with heat exchanger gasket replacement systems, and knowledge of heat exchanger gasket materials make THS your Industrial Heat Exchanger Service Solution
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1550 Bayly Street, Unit 15
Pickering, ON L1W 3W1
76 Harlowe Road, Unit 4 - 7
Hamilton, ON L8W 3R6