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1. General Description and Terminology
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1 6.1 7.1 Frames Terminology for Connections Terminology for Intermediate Grids Heat Exchanger Drawing Plates and Gaskets Gasket Orientation Special Plates
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2. Frame Assembly
Frame Assembly
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4. Plate Installation
Positioning of Plates Installation of Plates Model T2 T8 Installation of Plates Model T13 Larger
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5. Tightening of Plates
Manual Tightening
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6. Hydrostatic Testing
Hydrostatic Testing Installation and Operation Start up
9. Maintenance
Chemical Cleaning / Clean In Place Manual Cleaning Replacing a Gasket Replacing a Plate Installing New Plates
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- TOP RAIL is attached to the fixed head only, on MST style frames. TOP RAIL is attached to the fixed head and end support on AL, ALA, ALI or Automated style frames. It is used to support and align the plate pack. BOTTOM RAIL is used to support and align the bottom of the plate pack. TIE BARS are evenly spaced around the periphery of the fixed and movable heads and are used to compress the plate pack. END SUPPORT is used to support the back end of the heat exchanger. Located on AL, ALA, ALI and Automated style frames. UNIVERSAL MOUNTING BRACKET is used to mount MST style frames from the top, side, or bottom of heat exchanger.
Note: Heat exchangers are top heavy. Center of gravity is towards the fixed head. Use CAUTION when lifting.
FIXED HEAD
MOVABLE HEAD
- The first plate is mounted with N at the top, second plate with S at the top, third plate with N at the top, etc.
Same Side (Vertical) Flow Leak Detect Vents to Atmosphere Diagonal Flow Leak Detect Vents to Atmosphere
Note: Consult glue manufacturer for material safety data sheet. Follow manufacturers instructions when using glue.
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g. Process supply pumps should be provided with throttling valves. When maximum pump discharge pressure exceeds maximum working pressure of the heat exchanger, a safety relief valve should be provided on the supply piping before entering the heat exchanger.
Section 8 Starting Up
8.1 Start Up
- A heat exchanger should be brought on-line gradually with the least severe circuit being opened first. I.e.; lower pressure or temperature. - On steam supplied units, the steam should be turned on last and turned off first. Do not leave steam turned on with the liquid side flow turned off. - Sudden opening and closing of valves may deform plates to the point of being unserviceable. Valves must be set to open and close gradually. Start-ups and shut-downs must be done gradually without shocks.
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Section 9 Maintenance
9.1 Chemical Cleaning / Cleaning In Place
This method is recommended especially where corrosive cleaning chemicals are used. Ensure the cleaning chemical is compatible with plate and gasket material. The following procedure for cleaning in place is recommended: - Drain both sides of the heat exchanger. If this is not possible then flush the process liquids out with water. - It is recommended that the cleaning solution be pumped at a velocity 1-1/2 times the flow rate of the process liquids. - It is not recommended to use temperatures higher than the maximum temperature indicated on the nameplate. Consult your cleaning chemical salesperson for the correct temperature to use with the cleaning chemicals. - Flush cleaning solution out with clean water. Do not allow cleaning solutions to set in the plate pack for long periods of time. i.e. Over night. Note: Do not use Hydrochloric Acid for cleaning plates. Consult your cleaning chemical salesperson for recommendations.
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Thermaline Inc. 1302 West Main #25 Auburn, WA 98001 Phone: Fax: E-mail: 800-767-6720 253-833-7168 info@thermaline.com
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