Daily Archives: October 19, 2025

Choose a Plate Heat Exchanger when: Choose a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger when:

1. Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE) A PHE consists of a series of thin, corrugated metal plates clamped together in a frame. Gaskets seal the plates and direct the fluids into alternating channels. Advantages: 2. Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger (STHE) A STHE consists of a bundle of tubes enclosed in a cylindrical shell. One fluid […]

Plate heat exchanger vs Shell and tube heat exchanger Feature Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE) Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger (STHE) Compactness & Space Very compact. High surface area to volume ratio. Saves significant space. Bulky and large. Requires more floor space and headroom. Heat Transfer Efficiency Very high. Turbulent flow at...

When to choose titanium plate in heat exchanger Titanium plates in a heat exchanger primarily when you need outstanding resistance to corrosion, especially from chlorides, seawater, and other aggressive media, and the cost is justified by the extended equipment life and reliability. The decision is rarely based on strength or weight,...