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Frequent Questions: Heat Transfer

The right heat transfer equipment can mean a faster work flow, more sustainable processes and savings to your bottom line.

  1. How do I evaluate a heat up or cool down scenario?

    Heat transfer and pressure drops work against each other. You can maximize your heat transfer by increasing overall heat transfer coefficient and…

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  2. In the large energy recovery banks, where would the condensation drain holes be located?

    Location depends on the application. Your process is going to have a lot of different uses for the heat that you are recovering, which results in…

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  3. For large energy recovery banks in a hot-warm air stream application, does the air get forced through all of the plates for the entire length of that product processing?

    Yes. Before we manufacture the banks, many factors are considered, including:

    • air flow for the process
    • temperature of the flow…

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  4. How is the overall heat transfer coefficient determined for a vessel under fermentation?

    We use legacy information derived from test results. An example would be for beer fermenting. At Mueller we use referenced calculation sheets for…

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  5. Depending on the media I am wanting to run, what are your sizing capabilities for process fluids that can run through a temp-plate panel?

    In temp-plate applications, we can handle: water, glycol, ethylene or propylene glycol, refrigerants, hot oil, thermal fluids. Sizing will depend…

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  6. How long will it take to get a parts quote on a competitor Plate Heat Exchanger unit?

    We offer competitor parts for some Plate Heat Exchangers. For a parts quote on a competitive PHE unit, we can have a quote to you in 3-5 business…

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  7. Do you have plates that will fit into other manufacturer’s plate heat exchangers?

    No, our plates only go with the units that we manufacture. If you are looking for plates for your plate heat exchanger, please contact one of our…

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  8. Do you press / punch plates for other manufacturers?

    We typically do not punch plates for other manufacturers. However, we can try to source the plates for you. If you are looking for plates for your…

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  9. Do you use a dye penetrant test on all of your plates for plate heat exchangers?

    Yes, we dye penetrant test all of the plates with our inspection. If you are looking for plates for your plate heat exchanger, please contact one…

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  10. Are all brazed plate heat exchangers MTO (make to order) or do you have standard factory sizes?

    We typically don’t have standard factory sizes and they are sized based on your application. We do carry some sizes in stock in case lead time is…

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  11. How much of your plate heat exchanger business is OEM (original equipment manufacturers) related vs. end user?

    We work with several OEM customers for this product line. If we were to put a percentage on this, it would most likely be an 80/20 split (80%…

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  12. Do you typically serve OEM (original equipment manufacturers) market with your plate heat exchangers?

    Yes, we work with several OEM companies in heat transfer applications. These are great opportunities for OEM's looking for efficient heat transfer…

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  13. How do I figure out my Heat Transfer calculations for Food and Dairy equipment?

    Paul Mueller Company has decades of expertise in heat transfer for food and dairy processing. Please gather the information below and then contact…

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  14. How many tons of refrigeration does my equipment require?

    Great question! In order to get you the best answer, we will need the following information:

    • serial number
    • target…

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  15. Do you build shell and tube heat exchangers?

    We have the option of small, standard shell, and tube heat exchangers in some industries. Often our Temp-Plate® Inflated Heat Transfer can be a…

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  16. What's the best heat transfer surface for my project?

    Great question! We have heat transfer experts that know exactly how to help you get this information. Before we put you in touch with them, you…

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  17. How can I maximize heat transfer for my vessel design?

    Heat transfer and pressure drops work against each other. You can maximize your heat transfer by increasing overall heat transfer coefficient and…

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