Plate Heat Exchanger | Industrial processes, HVAC systems | Material: Stainless Steel (ASTM A240) ▲ Pressure: 4.5 MPa (ASME BPVC) Structure: Plate (EN 13445) | ▲ High thermal efficiency (40% better than shell-and-tube) Compact design (reduces footprint by 30%) 1-year warranty ▲ (Industry: 6 months) | Higher upfront cost ($2,500–$5,000) Limited to non-scaling fluids |
Shell-and-Tube | Power plants, chemical processing | Material: Copper (ASTM B115) ▲ Pressure: 4.5 MPa (ASME BPVC) Structure: Tubular (ISO 12941) | ▲ High-pressure tolerance (up to 4.5 MPa) Handles viscous fluids Long lifespan (15+ years) | Bulky design (requires 50% more space) Difficult to clean (requires disassembly) |
Air-Cooled | Outdoor manufacturing, oil refineries | Material: Aluminum Fins (EN AW-3003) Pressure: 2.5 MPa (ISO 12941) No coolant required | No coolant dependency ▲ Low maintenance ($150/year) Quieter operation (43 dBA ▲) | Efficiency drops in high ambient temps (max 45°C) Noisier than plate types (43 dBA vs 38 dBA) |
Brazed Plate | HVAC, food processing | Material: Copper (ASTM B115) ▲ Pressure: 3.5 MPa (EN 13445) Lightweight design | ▲ Compact size (20% lighter than stainless steel) High corrosion resistance ▲ Easy maintenance | Lower pressure capacity (3.5 MPa vs 4.5 MPa) Not suitable for extreme temps (>150°C) |
Adiabatic | Arid climate cooling towers | Material: Polypropylene (ASTM D3092) Pressure: 1.5 MPa (ISO 9284) Water-efficient | ▲ Energy savings (30% less power than traditional coolers) Low operational cost ($0.15/kW) | Requires water supply ▲ Performance drops in humid climates (efficiency -40%) |
Hybrid (Plate + Tube) | Complex industrial systems | Material: Stainless Steel & Aluminum ▲ Pressure: 4.5 MPa ▲ Customizable modules (ISO 9001) | ▲ Dual-mode operation (switch between plate/tube modes) Scalable design (add/remove modules) 1-year warranty ▲ | Higher complexity (requires specialized installation) Pricier than standalone types ($6,000–$10,000) |