Plate heat exchanger and vacuum pump
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I would like to ask the experts: a vacuum pump outlet is connected to the tank behind the plate heat exchanger. Can a vacuum be created in the tank in front of the heat exchanger?
The vacuum level of the front tank is the same as that of the back tank.
If tank B is sealed, then it is also under vacuum; the vacuum in tank A causes gas to flow from tank B to tank A.
It depends on whether it is theoretical or practical; theoretically, the vacuum level should be the same (hermetically sealed). When applying it, factors such as the assistance provided by the plate exchanger, the presence of condensation, the evaporation rate of tank B, the vacuum level, and the saturated vapor pressure must be taken into account… If condensation occurs, it may be necessary to add an atmospheric leg
The actual situation will not have the same vacuum level; various resistance losses need to be taken into account