Plate heat exchanger

liquid/liquidsteelcompact

Vahterus’ unique Plate & Shell Heat Exchanger (PSHE) is at the forefront of heat-exchanger technology. The core is a fully welded plate pack enclosed in a strong shell structure, which eliminates the need for gaskets. Due to its advanced construction, Vahterus PSHE combines the best features of Plate & Frame and Shell & Tube heat exchangers. Our PSHE has numerous advantages over traditional heat exchangers. It is compact and low weight, and since it has no gaskets, it can withstand higher pressure and temperatures than Plate & Frame heat exchangers. The structural properties of Vahterus PSHE also make it durable, easy to maintain and energy efficient. Click here to find out why heat transfer is better in our Plate & Shell Heat Exchanger than in Shell & Tube heat exchangers. Explore our interactive 3D model to discover the benefits of the fully welded Vahterus Plate & Shell Heat Exchanger: PSHE Construction The principle of a heat exchanger is to transfer heat from the primary to the secondary side through a heat-transfer plate that separates the flows. Vahterus heat exchangers are used for heating, cooling, condensing, evaporating and the recovery of process heat. They are composed of a fully welded pack of circular heat-transfer plates installed in a cylindrical steel shell – hence the term Plate & Shell. The nature of the construction provides a short and efficient flow path for the product whilst maintaining low pressure drop. This heat exchanger type is thus ideal for applications with viscous fluids. There are no gaskets used in the construction and all connections are welded.