Plate Heat Exchanger Safety Measures
Pre-Start-up Cautions
Ensure all bolts are secure and the plate pack is correctly assembled before startup. Initiate operation gradually, avoiding pressure shocks or water hammer to prevent equipment damage.Key points include
- Apply correct pressure to the plate pack.
- Avoid drastic temperature and pressure shifts to prevent damage.
- Review pump instructions and manage the stopcock between the pump and the system to control the flow rate.
- Fully open the exit stopcock if present.
- Engage articulation.
- Start the pump incrementally.
- Smoothly open the stopcock.
- After air removal, close the articulation.
- Repeat these steps for the other fluid medium.
- Design limits for pressure and temperature must not be exceeded; these are indicated on the nameplate.