Several flow patterns of the fluid inside plate-shell heat exchangers
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There are mainly three flow patterns of the fluid medium inside a plate-shell heat exchanger. They are countercurrent, co-current, and cross-flow, respectively. The first is counterflow. This is the most common way to configure the process. The second is cross-flow. Suitable for reducing resistance on the primary and secondary sides. The third is to flow. It accommodates the maximum temperature difference for import and export, preventing excessively high temperatures. Through these three flow patterns, the application range of plate-shell heat exchangers is expanded, allowing them to be used flexibly in various operating conditions.
Apart from its high efficiency, what are the details regarding its manufacturing process, service life, applicable pressure and temperature ranges, as well as maintenance issues? :)
Resistant to high temperatures and high pressures, highly safe, and easy to disassemble for maintenance.