Alfa Laval offers a range of BPHE series to suit different requirements. The core series are outlined below:
Series | Key Features | Max. Design Pressure | Connections | Typical Applications |
CB / CB-HR | CB: General-purpose, cost-effective. CB-HR: High-resistance design, optimized for low flow/high viscosity fluids, offering higher heat transfer efficiency. | Up to 45 bar | Threaded | Refrigeration, Heat Pumps, Oil Cooling |
CH / CH-H | Large-sized units with extensive heat transfer area. CH-H is a high-pressure version with enhanced pressure-bearing capability. | CH: 30 bar CH-H: 45 bar | Flanged | Large Heat Pumps, Industrial Chillers |
CX | Ultra-compact design with minimal dimensions, suitable for applications where space is extremely limited. | 32 bar | Threaded | Micro Heat Pumps, Small Unit Applications |
NX | Utilizes nickel as the brazing material instead of copper. Provides superior corrosion resistance for aggressive media like ammonia (R717) and seawater. | 27 bar | Threaded/Flanged | Ammonia Refrigeration, Chemical Processes |
General Parameter Range:
Design Pressure: Up to 45 bar (depending on series).
Design Temperature: Standard range: -196°C to +225°C (dependent on brazing material).
Plate Material: Stainless Steel AISI 304 / 316.
Brazing Material: Copper or Nickel,Aluminum.
1. Superior Heat Transfer Efficiency: The unique corrugated plate pattern induces high turbulence in the media flow, which disrupts the thermal boundary layer and results in very high heat transfer coefficients.
2. Compact and Space-Saving: They offer a significantly smaller footprint and are much lighter than traditional shell-and-tube heat exchangers for the same heat duty.
3. Robust and Maintenance-Free: The fully-brazed construction eliminates the risk of gasket leakage, enables resistance to higher pressure and thermal shock, and ensures a long, maintenance-free service life.
4. Low Operating Cost: High efficiency leads to reduced energy consumption. Combined with minimal maintenance needs, the total life cycle cost is highly competitive.
5. Flexible and Adaptable: A wide variety of models, sizes, and material combinations are available to meet diverse requirements for media, temperature, and pressure.