Paul Mueller Company

Accu-Therm® Plate Heat Exchanger

    • Heat Transfer
    • Marine
    • Heat Transfer
    • Cooling & Chilling
    • Heat Recovery
    • Heating

  1. Features

    • Close Approach Temperatures
      • Approach temperatures of 2 to 3°F are possible because of the true counterflow and high heat transfer efficiency of the plates
    • Compact and Lightweight
      • Requires 1/5 to 1/2 less floor space than other types of heat transfer equipment
      • Lighter in total weight than other heat exchangers because of reduced liquid volume and the more efficient surface area for a given application
    • Connections
      • Studded ports are standard and can be fully lined to protect against erosion and corrosion of the frame
      • Lap-joint, weld-neck, ferrule, and Victaulic connections are also available
      • Connections can be mixed and matched to suit individual needs
    • Cross-contamination Eliminated
      • Each medium is individually gasketed
      • The space between gaskets is vented to the atmosphere
    • Easy to Inspect and Clean
      • Remove the compression bolts and slide away the moveable end frame to inspect 100% of the Accu-Therm® heat transfer surface
      • Easy and economical to clean-in-place (CIP)
    • Expandable
      • Adjust the unit’s thermal performance by adding or removing plates
    • Extensive Selection
      • Heat transfer surface areas from 0.5 to 51 square feet
      • Multiple corrugation patterns
      • Free flow design to accommodate large particles, fibers, and slurries
    • Frame Assembly
      • Heavy-duty construction
      • Optimum plate pack compression and leak prevention
      • Custom frames are available that will drop into existing installs from other manufacturers, eliminating the need for concrete and piping modifications.
    • Gaskets
      • Designed to locate in gasket grooves positively
      • Lock-in feature available on most models
    • Highly Efficient Heat Transfer Performance
      • “U” values of 1,500 and higher are possible
      • Accu-Therm® plates promote high turbulence at low fluid velocities
      • High turbulence results in very high heat transfer coefficients
    • High Flow Rates
      • Flows up to 24,000 gpm.
      • Port diameters up to 20"
    • Inspection and Testing
      • Rigorous quality assurance inspections
      • Each circuit is independently tested at full design pressure.
      • ASME, CRN, DNV, and 3A registration available
    • Lower Cost
      • More economical than other types of heat exchangers due to the higher thermal efficiency and lower manufacturing costs
    • Multiple Duties with a Single Unit
      • Heat or cool two or more fluids within the same unit by installing intermediate divider sections
    • More Heat Transfer Surface
      • Up to 25,000 square feet (2,323 square meters) of heat transfer surface in a single exchanger
    • Reduced Fouling
      • High turbulence, uniform fluid distribution, smooth plate surface, and high shear stresses reduce fouling
    • Shrouds
      • Optional OSHA-approved plate pack shrouds are available in attractive and durable embossed aluminum or 2B stainless steel to protect personnel

  2. Specifications

    Work with our innovative engineers to create a Plate Heat Exchanger that is perfect for you and your facility. At Paul Mueller Company, we work to meet all your needs and with our various shapes, sizes, and specifications we are confident that we will be able to make a high quality product that you will love.