Shell & Plate Heat Exchangers
Plate Heat Exchangers
Plate coils placed within the core and shell provide reliable heat transfer under high temperature and pressure conditions.
About Shell & Plate Heat Exchangers
Plate coils placed within the core and shell provide reliable heat transfer under high temperature and pressure conditions.
Shell and Plate Architecture
The cassette plate pack offers the advantage of a fully welded, gasket-free construction for processes requiring high pressure and temperature. The plate-coil design promotes turbulent flow and increases heat transfer effectiveness.
Durability and Efficiency
The modular plate pack offers ease of maintenance and cleaning; preferred in petrochemical, heavy industry, and high-pressure process applications.
Key Features
- High pressure and temperature resistance with shell-and-plate architecture.
- Wide channel design; low clogging risk with particulate and viscous fluids.
- Fully welded shell; gasket-free sealing advantage.
- Reliable heat transfer in petrochemical, fertilizer/ammonia synthesis, and heavy-industry processes.
Installation and Commissioning
During commissioning, pressure testing, flow adjustment, and temperature control must be performed. The Tanpera technical team provides field support and training.
After-Sales Services
System efficiency is preserved over the long term through periodic inspection and performance measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shell & Plate Heat Exchangers are fully welded heat exchangers in which fluids circulate in separate channels within a cassette plate pack placed inside the shell, exchanging heat. They provide reliable heat transfer under high pressure and temperature; wide channel geometry reduces clogging risk with particulate and viscous fluids.
Compared with gasketed plate heat exchangers, Shell & Plate units operate more reliably at high pressure and with aggressive fluids thanks to their fully welded, gasket-free construction. They can offer a more compact layout than shell-and-tube exchangers and are a more suitable alternative than gasketed plate types for particulate process fluids.
Plates and shell are typically AISI 304/316 stainless steel; duplex or project-specific alloys are used for aggressive chemicals and high-temperature applications. Material selection is based on fluid chemistry, temperature, and pressure profile.
They are common in petrochemical, fertilizer and chemical industry, heavy industry, wastewater heating, and power plant applications. Preferred for processes requiring high pressure and temperature and for heating or cooling particulate/viscous fluids.
Process pressure, temperature, and fluid chemistry determine plate/shell material and design class. Fully welded Shell & Plate construction is preferred for high-pressure and high-temperature applications. The Tanpera engineering team recommends the appropriate pressure–temperature class and material selection based on your project data.
Flow rate, temperature, viscosity, particle size, design pressure, and allowable pressure drop are taken into account. Plate area and shell size determine capacity. When you submit your project data, a detailed sizing report is prepared.
The modular plate pack improves access for maintenance and cleaning. A regular cleaning program preserves performance in dirty-fluid applications. Pressure testing and plate-pack checks should be part of the periodic maintenance routine.
You can download the English brochure and user manual as PDF from the Documents tab on the product page. Up-to-date technical documents are published regularly in this area.
You can submit your project details via the Quote Form on the product page or contact our sales team at sales@tanpera.com. Our engineering team will get in touch for sizing and pricing based on your project data.
