A P V H E AT E XC H A N G E R S

APV Zephyr
F O R G E N E R A L H E AT I N G A N D C O O L I N G D U T I E S

Multiple design options for general heating and cooling. The follower includes roller bearings for easy movement along
APV Zephyr is a 400 mm (16”) ported plate heat exchanger the carrying bar and guide bar, which are optionally available with
offering two different plate designs – “DuraFlow” and stainless steel contact surface. The design eliminates all pressure-
“EnergySaver” - and 8 plate lengths. The large variety of design loaded or media-exposed weldings.
options means that the APV Zephyr can be dimensioned to meet
Tie bars are provided in full length for future expansion to
specific customer needs, delivering high thermal efficiency and
maximum plate capacity of frames and are optionally available
large flow capacity.
as electro-galvanized. Galvanized footplates are provided with
variable fixing position for anchor bolts.
Application
Plates are selected for the specific duty in high-grade
Designed to meet general heating and cooling duties in a wide
corrosion resistant metals. The plate design maximises pressure
range of industries, including chemical, marine, metallurgy, oil &
performance versus plate thickness.
gas, petrochemical and power.
Gaskets employ the latest polymer technology and are selected
for best performance in relation to media and duty. Gaskets are
Standard design
fixed using the patented APV Easyclip feature.
The APV Zephyr plate heat exchanger is available in a range
of frame designs complying with ASME and EN PED rules,
manufactured in materials and with mechanical strengths Working principle
matching design conditions. The APV Zephyr plate heat exchanger transfers heat between
warm side and cold media. The media are separated by a metal
The carbon steel materials are provided with protective coating
plate wall with polymer gasket seals. The compressed plates form
in alternate high grade painting systems, including customized
flow channels through which the medium passes. Heat transfer
painting.
takes place through the plate wall.
Nozzles are studded and available in carbon steel or with metal
The counter current flow together with a plate design that induces
linings identical with or compatible to plate materials. All flange
evenly distributed turbulent flow in the liquid streams, thin plate
connections are normally at the head (fixed cover) but optionally
material and plate-to-plate contact ensure highly efficient heat
available at the follower (moveable cover) as well.
transfer and minimum pumping costs.
Stud bolts and nuts for flange connections are included.
Standard Materials:
FRAM E TYPE S

H E A D & F O L LO W E R CA R B O N S T E E L M AT E R I A L , P R OT E CT I V E C OAT I N G
TI E BAR S & N UTS C A R B O N S T E E L M AT E R I A L , O P T I O N A L LY C O AT E D BY G A LVA N I Z AT I O N
S T U D B O LT S & N U T S CA R B O N S T E E L M AT E R I A L , C OAT E D BY G A LVA N I Z AT I O N
CA R RY I N G & G U I D I N G B A R CA R B O N S T E E L M AT E R I A L , P R OT E C T I V E C OAT I N G , O P T I O N A L LY C L A D W I T H STA I N L E S S ST E E L B A N D

A P P R OX . H E I G H T ( H ) A P P R OX . W I D T H ( W ) MAX. LENGTH
FRAM E TYPE
MM I NCH E S MM I NCH E S MM I NCH E S
Z155 2690 10 6 1284 51 6500 256
Z195 2995 118 1284 51 6500 256
Z230 3302 130 1284 51 6500 256
Z 270 3608 142 1284 51 6500 256
Z 3 10 3914 154 1284 51 6500 256
Z350 4220 166 1284 51 6500 256
Z390 4 5 27 178 1284 51 6500 256
Z430 4833 190 1284 51 6500 256
Dimensions are for guidance only. For specific application, refer to the drawing supplied with the order.

P L AT E S GAS KETS
STA I N L E S S G R A D E S 3 1 6 , 3 1 6 L , 3 0 4 , 3 17 L
M AT E R I A L T I TA N I U M , I N C O LOY 27 - 7 M O . N I T R I L E , E P D M A N D F L U O R O E L A STO M E R S
H AST E L LOY C 2 2 , C 276 , C 2 0 0 0 , 2 5 4 S M O , A L 6 X N
P L AT E T H I C K N E S S 0 . 4 - 0 . 5 - 0 . 6 - 0 .7 - 0 . 8 M M
G A S K E T AT TAC H M E N T E A SYC L I P G L U E F R E E

P ORTS & CON N E CTI ON S M E C H A N I CA L D E S I G N PA R A M E T E R S

PORTHOLE SIZ E 400 M M (16”) D E S I G N T E M P. U P TO 2 0 0 ° C ( 3 9 2 ° F )

LI N I NG U N L I N E D ; A I S I 3 1 6 L ; T I ; C 276 , E TC . M I N . D E S I G N T E M P. D O W N TO - 2 9 ° C ( - 2 0 ° F )
N W 4 0 0 ST U D D E D D I N 2 5 01 DESIGN PRESSURE U P TO 1 6 B A R G ( 2 3 2 P S I )
C O N N E CTI O N TYP E
N P S 1 6 ST U D D E D C L . 1 5 0 A N S I B 1 6 . 5
PED
A L LOWA B L E C O N N E CT I O N LO A D A C C O R D I N G A P P R O VA L S AS M E VI I I D IVI S I O N 1
C O N N E C T I O N LO A D
TO A P I 6 6 2 , TA B L E 2 ( AS M E R AT I N G 1 5 0 ) APV

T Y P I CA L CA PA C I T I E S :
M A X . H E AT T R A N S F E R A R E A
Other design options available on request
F LO W R AT E U P TO 3 , 0 0 0 M 3 / H ( 1 3 , 2 0 0 U S G P M ) - B A S E D O N 6 M / S E C . ( 2 0 F T/ S ) , D E P E N D I N G O N M E D I A ,
A L LOW E D P R E S S U R E D R O P A N D T E M P E R AT U R E P R O F I L E .
U P TO 2 , 9 0 0 M 2 ( 3 1 , 0 0 0 S Q . F T )

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APV-1014-GB Version: 03/2012 Issued: 01/2012 COPYRIGHT © 2007, 2012 SPX Corporation