Reflex RMB-31-100-P30 Manuel D'instruction page 24

Description
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Description
1.1. Definition
Brazed plate heat exchanger
A unit consisting of a specific number of
corrugated heating plates brazed together under
high temperature and vacuum, closed by cover
p l a t e s re i n fo rc i n g t h e e n t i re s t r u c t u re .
Heating plate
A plate made of stainless steel extruded in a
corrugated pattern.
Cover plate
A corrugated or straight plate made of stainless
steel closing a packet of heating plates, equipped
with inlet and outlet connections.
Packet of heating plates
A group of heating plates connected together in
such a way that the corrugations form inner canals
through which media flow.
Heat transfer area
A heating plate surface in contact with both
working fluids in a heat exchanger.
Total heat transfer area
A total surface of heating plates packet in contact
with both working fluids in a heat exchanger.
Water hammer
A water hammer is a pressure surge as a result of a
rapid change in flow speed through the system. It
can appear when flow control equipment is
suddenly opened or closed. Water hammer can
damage the unit.
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