Plate Condenser

A plate condenser, also known as a condenser heat exchanger or plate type condenser, is an essential component in evaporation or distillation systems operating under vacuum conditions. Using a semi-welding technique, this condenser comprises a specialized plate pack and gaskets. The cooling medium flows through a channel with a gasket, facilitating the warming process, while the steam condenses within the welded channel. Notably, the steam inlet is sizable, contrasted with a smaller outlet for efficient condensate drainage.

Plate condensers complement plate evaporators, offering an optimal solution for steam condensation across various industrial processes. They excel in condensing steam within syrup 3-effect evaporation systems, juice 3-effect evaporation systems, and multi-effect evaporation systems in the ethanol industry. Moreover, plate condensers find application as pan vapor condensers in sugar refineries and turbine condensers in small-scale power plants.

Plate condensers are increasingly deployed in diverse condensation scenarios due to their exceptional heat exchange efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and simplified maintenance operations. They provide a compact and efficient alternative to conventional indirect shell-and-tube condensers. Additionally, they are favored in direct condensation applications, especially where condensate recovery and space constraints are pivotal considerations.

Notably, plate condensers can be tailored to include or exclude condensate sub-cooling features. Non-condensable substances are efficiently expelled via the condensate outlet pipe, redirecting them back into the vacuum system.

A comprehensive understanding of plate condensers and their applications allows industries to optimize processes for enhanced efficiency and productivity.

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As same to Semi-Welded Plate Heat Exchanger, the sealing between the plates on the Condensor alternates between laser welds and gaskets. It has a unique porthole configuration that is specifically designed for vacuum condensation. Vapour condenses in the welded channel and the cooling water passes through the gasketed channel.

The channel gap size is asymmetric with a larger gap on the vapour side and a smaller gap on the cooling water side. The result is a very low pressure drop on the vapour side and high velocity and turbulence on the cooling water side. Together, these maximize heat transfer efficiency and minimize fouling.

Frame, plates, gaskets, tightening bolts
Assembly forms: Detachable type, semi-welded type

Frame: Carbon steel
Plate: SS304, SS316, Titanium, SMO254, Hastelloy C276
Gasket: EPDM, NBR, HEPDM, HNBR, FKM, etc.

1.Large heat transfer coefficient: range from 1500-4700W
2.Compact structure: The transfer area can reach more than 250m2.
3.Maximize vent design
4.Different channel gap sizes of media on both sides for minimizing fouling
5.Easy to operate, easy to clean, disassemble and repair

Chemical, petroleum, light industry, food, pharmaceutical, machinery, heating, shipbuilding, metallurgy, mining, power, etc.