Plate Heat Exchanger
medium
Gasketed and brazed plate heat exchangers for marine duty
Known Models (5)
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
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
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
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
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.