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Quality Flexibility: AND at Its Best
Quality Flexibility: AND at Its Best
QUALITY AND
FLEXIBILITY
AT ITS BEST
KELVION – A TRIBUTE OUR LOGO – INSPIRED
TO LORD KELVIN FROM THE SCHEMATIC
(1824 - 1907) FOR HEAT EXCHANGER
EXPERTS IN
HEAT EXCHANGE –
SINCE 1920 YOUR MARKETS ARE
OUR MARKETS
KELVION HAS A
LONG HISTORY
TAILOR-MADE
PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS
The product range of our brazed series offers the widest variety and flexibility in terms of size,
SOLUTIONS
brazing material, different connections, flow arrangements and accessories.
As the worldwide technology leader in the manufacture At Kelvion, we invest extensively in research and development.
and development of plate heat exchangers, we have one This enables us to continuously develop efficient plate types
of the most extensive product ranges on the market. for new fields of application.
Our product diversity varies from gasketed to brazed
and even welded plate heat exchangers. This includes This commitment secures and extends our core
process-optimised series that are unique in their number competencies, to the benefit of our customers.
and special functions. This makes us absolute specialists
when it comes to developing tailor-made solutions for
your applications.
GASKETED WELDED
PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS
Designed with ease of maintenance in mind, our gasketed plate heat exchangers can be adjusted Combining high heat transfer coefficients of a plate heat exchanger
if requirements change and can easily be opened for cleaning – suitable for a wide range of applications with the advantages of rugged welded design, they are the perfect partner
with medium to large volume flows. for demanding applications with medium to large volume flows.
⊲ High efficiency at low operating costs ⊲ K°Bloc: Oil and gas, chemical and petrochemicals use. Withstands high temperatures and pressures.
⊲ Wide application spectrum at lower investment costs ⊲ K°Flex: Efficient, turbulent heat transfer for power stations or applications in the sugar industry requiring high output density.
⊲ High range of plate corrugations, connection sizes, plate widths and lengths ⊲ REKULUVO/REKUGAVO: High-efficiency heat recovery for SCR Systems.
⊲ Maintenance-friendly assembly and sealing technologies
APPLICATIONS
Chemicals Data Food & Heavy HVAC Marine Oil & Gas Power Refrigeration Sugar
Center Beverages Industry
LEADING
TECHNOLOGY FOR
ALL APPLICATIONS
QUALITY AND
FLEXIBILITY
Our plates are the most technologically advanced heat Distribution Carrying Inlet/
transfer plates on the market, with features for efficient Area Bar Slot Outlet
processing of all products, including those with high
viscosities and fouling tendencies. Ecoloc Heat Transfer
Gaskets Surface
There are different plate parameters influencing the
We successfully merged many years of experience with heat transfer, as well as pressure drop and resistance of
industry-leading research to develop our gasketed plate the plate pack and the type of media it can handle:
heat exchangers. These versatile models are suitable for
a wide range of applications. PLATE CORRUGATION
Flow channels formed by corrugated plates like in our heat
exchangers create turbulent flow. The higher the turbulence
Frame the higher the heat transfer rate, thus the smaller the heat
exchanger area required for a required performance.
Turbulent flow also reduces the fouling tendency inside
the heat exchanger and leads to a self-cleaning effect.
Plate Pack: Transfers the heat from hot to cold fluid. Other materials on request.
The core of a unit is a package of corrugated metal plates Frame: Forms the heat exchanger’s pressure vessel. Material selection influences the pressure resistance.
with portholes for the inlet and outlet of two fluids. These The plate pack is assembled between two frame plates and
heat transfer plates are fitted with gaskets, which seal the compressed by tightening bolts. The loose frame plate is
channels between two heat transfer plates and direct the suspended from the carrying beam and held in place by a
fluid into alternating channels. In standard configuration, structural guiding system. Inlet and outlet connections for
the hot and cold fluid flow in countercurrent flow. the piping are located on the frame plates.
CORRUGATION TYPES GAP SIZE
The standard for the gasketed plate series is herringbone herringbone plates. Combinations of different Regardless of the type of corrugation is selected, an Various media can be used in different gap sizes:
(fishbone) corrugation sometimes also called chevron herringbone subtypes are possible to achieve the important factor is the pressing depth which determines ⊲ Small gaps can only handle clear and low-viscous media.
corrugation. We offer three different subtypes of optimum operation point for your requirements. the size of the gap (flow channel) between the two plates. Even small particles would block the gap.
The smaller the gap the higher the turbulence and thus ⊲ Medium size gaps are suitable for viscous media or small particles.
the heat transfer efficiency. This leads to a smaller footprint ⊲ Large gaps gently treat highly-viscous media
and low investment cost. or can handle media containing particles.
SMALL
SMALL
h1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
V M H
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
h2
1 2 3 4 5
LARGE
LARGE
h3
1 2 3
FREE FLOW
At Kelvion we are one of the few manufacturers that also
offer a plate series with real free flow corrugation,
looking like a washboard.
⊲ Industrial connections such as threaded connections, ⊲ Stainless steel welding neck flanges, threaded connections
rubber or metal inserts or welding neck flanges or other connections meet your requirements regarding
to connect piping hygienic design.
⊲ Low temperature design possible (down to -50°C) ⊲ Reduced number of tightening bolts for quicker opening and
closing. Cleaning and maintenance-friendly.
CD TYPE B TYPE
Available for both, industrial and sanitary design. Available for both, industrial and sanitary design.
⊲ Compact design ⊲ Long frame for long plate packs for large heat duties.
Multi-pass configuration
FRAME TECHNOLOGY ⊲ Ideal for limited space requirements
⊲ For medium to high counts of plates
While the plates are key to meeting heat transfer challenges, Our optimized frame design shows our years of experience ⊲ For low amounts of plates
the frame plays an important role in creating a most cost in building pressure vessels, considering cutting edge ⊲ Tailor-made for special requirements
efficient pressure vessel. technologies such as FEA. Keeping costs low and meeting
For our N-Series plates we have introduced a concept of one national/international standards at the same time are not ⊲ Hanging plate system
frame for all, so the same frame can accommodate different contradictory to us.
plate series. Generally, we build frames that comply with the requirements
of either the European or the American standards for
Your benefits: pressure equipment – ASME Code and Pressure Equipment
⊲ F
lexibility: if the requirements change, simply change the Directive (PED) with AD2000 or DIN EN 13445, but units can
plate pack to another series, but the frame can stay the also be built under consideration of other codes and stan-
same. Lower cost for adaptations (lower invest and piping dards, such as API.
remains the same)
⊲ T
ailor-made solutions. precise design for your heat transfer
task, in single and multi-stage design available At Kelvion, we offer frames suitable for a wide range of
applications. Whether you need equipment with hygienic
Our frame technology helps you to save on your investment design e.g. for food and beverage or to operate under rough
and operating costs. By continuous standardization and conditions such as wind or snow or in earthquake regions,
modular design, we are keeping the frame cost – and your Kelvion can provide you with the right frame in either sanitary
investment - low. At the same time, we focus on service and or industrial design.
a maintenance- friendly design (e.g. replacing welded design
by bolted whenever possible to facilitate the replacement of
frame parts) to keep your service and operating costs down.
Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers
SELECTING THE
RIGHT PLATE SERIES
SERIES TECHNICAL DETAILS DESIGN ADVANTAGES SERIES
Laser Welded
LWC HB M LWC
Cassette
HIGHLIGHTS OPTIWAVE
PLATE PATTERN
ECOLOC
GASKETS
POSLOC
ASSEMBLY
ONE FRAME
FOR ALL
N-SERIES
Whatever plate series you choose, you can benefit from the following features,
common to all our N-Series plates. Kelvion’s exclusive plate corrugation Kelvion gaskets work in perfect combination Kelvion’s trademarked PosLoc plate design Even if the medium or requirement
pattern allows flow to be distributed evenly with our plates to ensure worry free allows the GPHE plates to self-align and changes, there is no greater flexibility.
across the entire plate surface, thereby operation. Our chamfered opening allows tightly seal every time the unit is closed. All of the N-Series plates can be used
maximizing heat transfer while minimizing each gasket to settle into position and also This feature virtually eliminates plate pack in the same frame with varying numbers
fouling rates, plate count, and cost. prevents the lock tab from being severed. snaking, even if the frame is out of align- of plates.
Gaskets can be easily installed without ment and after repeated servicing.
tools or adhesive and self-seat during This distinctive feature provides you
closing. It takes just seconds to replace a with years of stress-free maintenance
gasket, making maintenance quick and easy. and operation.
NT PLATE SERIES
Product Line Overview ALL-ROUNDER FOR ALL APPLICATIONS
RELIABLE
Our NT series marks the beginning of
the New Technology plate concept.
OPERATING
plate series, NT plates are a good fit
for nearly all requirements.
PARTNERS
YOUR BENEFITS GAP SIZE INDUSTRIES
Scheme
Distance x
⊲ Extensive range of plate materials
LOW
h1
⊲ Largest choice of gasket materials 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
MEDIUM
good chemical resistance or
h2
food approval 1 2 3 4 5
HIGH
and short delivery time h3
1 2 3
LOW
h1
making applications with 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
MEDIUM
⊲ Laser-welded flow channels for
h2
high process reliability 1 2 3 4 5
HIGH
⊲ Cleaning access from gasketed side h3
1 2 3
NX PLATE SERIES NH PLATE SERIES
FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY FOR HIGH PRESSURE
This New eXtra narrow gap series The New High pressure plate series
has been especially developed for with its adapted herringbone design
high-performance district heating and combines high pressure resistance with
cooling systems, which require minimal the availability of specific plate material.
temperature differences, highest NTU Thus, it is the first choice for demanding
values, more efficiency and maximum applications e.g. in the oil&gas or chemical
pressure restistance. industries.
YOUR BENEFITS GAP SIZE INDUSTRIES YOUR BENEFITS GAP SIZE INDUSTRIES
Scheme Scheme
Distance x Distance x
⊲ Suitable for demanding heat ⊲ Available in titanium or special
LOW
LOW
h1 h1
transfer tasks with: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 materials, such as SMO 254 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
MEDIUM
between the two fluids (1°C) or ⊲ Pressure resistance up to 36 bar (g)
MEDIUM
h2 h2
· L arge temperature difference 1 2 3 4 5 test thanks to adapted design of 1 2 3 4 5
HIGH
h3 h3
1 2 3 1 2 3
YOUR BENEFITS GAP SIZE INDUSTRIES YOUR BENEFITS GAP SIZE INDUSTRIES
Scheme Scheme
Distance x Distance x
⊲ Perfect fit for extremely low ⊲ High production security with low
LOW
LOW
h1 h1
temperature differences between 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
risk of intermixture of media 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
h3 water applications on and off shore h3
1 2 3 1 2 3
NL PLATE SERIES
FOR HIGH-VISCOUS AND SHEAR SENSITIVE MEDIA
The New Large gap series offers a
deeper corrugation depth/plate gap
above 4 mm for gentle and uniform
treatment of sensitive products.
h1
reduced to a minimum 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
beverages
⊲ Pressure resistance runs up to
HIGH
25 bar (g) h3
1 2 3
NW PLATE SERIES
IDEAL FOR SOLIDS AND PARTICLES
The New Wide gap plate series offers a
herringbone gap up to 10mm and thus
blockage-free operation even for media
containing solids and particles.
h1
operating cost 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
self-cleaning effect
h2
⊲ Minimal pressure loss, even with 1 2 3 4 5
viscous media
⊲ Increased pressure resistance
HIGH
LOW
h1
flow channels with a constant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
width of 5 or 10mm
⊲ Alternative to shell-and-tube and
MEDIUM
h2
spiral heat exchangers, thanks to 1 2 3 4 5
HIGH
⊲ Suitable for applications involving h3
media containing fibres and solids 1 2 3
CT PLATE SERIES
FOR EVAPORATION DUTIES
The ConciTherm series provides
optimized dimple plate structure for
high performance in rising-film
evaporators, often used in the sugar
industry or for boosters in combination
with conventional tube-type
evaporators.
LOW
h1
pressure loss compared to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
herringbone corrugation
MEDIUM
⊲ 1.5 m2 heat exchanger surfaces per
h2
plate enable high evaporator output 1 2 3 4 5
HIGH
volume h3
⊲ Individual connection design 1 2 3
Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers | Lean Line
CERTIFICATIONS STANDARDIZED
AND STANDARDS UNITS AVAILABLE
WITHIN 5 DAYS
With a clear focus on standardized HVAC and industrial heating and cooling
applications, the Lean Line range of gasketed plate heat exchangers offers fast
delivery and low first cost in combination with our proven Kelvion quality.
IN THREE
And should you encounter an issue with your We offer consultancy services that take into
equipment after it is fully commissioned, our account the special features of your process,
team of experienced Field Service technicians making use of our profound design knowledge
is at your disposal to come to your site to of heat exchange equipment. And we work
investigate and correct any malfunctions. closely with you to develop the exact solution
WORDS:
that is best tailored to your needs.
⊲ Pre-commissioning supervision
⊲ Commissioning supervision ⊲ Remote support
⊲ Technical documentation
⊲ Training
⊲ Troubleshooting
PEACE
REPAIRS, OVERHAULS & MAINTENANCE ⊲ Maintenance tools
Unscheduled downtime can be disastrous. ⊲ Condition audit
That is why our trained engineers are ready to ⊲ Performance audit
respond quickly in case of an emergency, and
review and repair components while keeping
OF MIND
any disruption to your production to a minimum.
Any overhaul work is carried out quality-oriented UPGRADES & REPLACEMENTS
in our service centers or on your site with the We replace components to keep our heat
supervision of our qualified staff. exchangers running smoothly and to prevent
Regular inspections and maintenance help to downtime. Where parts or components have
reduce costs, extend the lifetime of your Kelvion become obsolete due to age, we will suggest a
products and achieve reliable performance. suitable upgrade. In these cases, we can often
also suggest new, state-of-the art technology
⊲ Cleaning services which additionally enhances the performance
⊲ Reconditioning and reliability of your process.
⊲ Repair
⊲ Spare parts ⊲ Equipment upgrades
⊲ Redesign
⊲ Replacement and retrofit
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