Calorplast Immersion Heat Exchanger
All-Plastic Corrosion Resistant Heat Exchangers
CALORPLAST immersion heat exchangers are designed to handle the most aggressive and corrosive environments in industries that require the exchange of heat between fluids. Manufactured from PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride), polypropylene, and polyethylene, these heat exchangers offer superior resistance to acids and aggressive solutions. The all-plastic design, free of elastomers, seals, or mechanical joints, ensures a long service life even in the most extreme applications.
Whether for heating or cooling highly corrosive media, CALORPLAST heat exchangers stand out for their low fouling rates, large heat transfer surfaces, and the ability to operate under pressure. Modular elements allow for easy adaptation to specific vessel geometries. Common heat transfer media include steam and hot water, making these heat exchangers ideal for use in plating applications and other chemical processes where contamination must be avoided.
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Key Features of CALORPLAST Heat Exchangers:
- Superior Corrosion Resistance: Ideal for handling corrosive acids and solutions, ensuring long-lasting performance in harsh environments.
- Large Heat Transfer Surface: Efficient design with a large surface area that maximizes heat transfer in confined spaces.
- All-Plastic Construction: No elastomers, seals, or mechanical joints, making it highly resistant to chemical attack and temperature fluctuations.
- Open Flow Tube Bundle: Ensures tubes do not touch, reducing wear and allowing for even distribution of fluids.
- Modular Design for Flexibility: Customizable modular construction allows the system to adapt to different tank geometries and installation constraints.
- Exceptionally Low Fouling: Designed with low fouling factors to maintain efficiency over time, reducing maintenance needs.
- Impact-Resistant Tubing: The tough, capillary-resistant design enhances durability and minimizes the risk of tubing damage.
Calorplast Exchanger Configurations
The CALORPLAST heat exchanger is designed using modular elements to meet specific application requirements. These modules, available in a range of lengths (1.7 ft. to 8.3 ft.), are connected at the manifold headers to create a continuous heat exchanger grid. Depending on the material, configurations may include 3, 4, or 5 tube rows per module, with each module having up to 195 tubes. Interconnection of modules allows for parallel or series flow patterns based on the application, and configurations can be customized to fit within vertical or horizontal tank spaces, optimizing both performance and cost.
Surface Area for Polypropylene CALORPLAST Modules (Square Feet)
| Lift (ft) | 1.7 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 5.7 | 7.0 | 8.3 |
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| 1.0 | 8.8 | 13.1 | 17.4 | 24.0 | 34.8 | 45.9 | 52.2 |
| 2.0 | 17.6 | 26.2 | 34.9 | 52.1 | 69.5 | 86.9 | 104.6 |
| 3.0 | 26.5 | 39.3 | 52.4 | 78.1 | 104.2 | 130.2 | 156.9 |
| 4.0 | 35.3 | 52.4 | 69.7 | 104.0 | 139.0 | 173.8 | 208.7 |
| 5.0 | 44.1 | 65.5 | 87.1 | 130.2 | 173.8 | 217.3 | 260.9 |
| 6.0 | 52.9 | 78.6 | 104.5 | 156.2 | 208.5 | 260.9 | 313.1 |
Mechanical Strength for CALORPLAST Modules
| Temperature of Medium (°F) | Maximum Operating Pressure (psig) | ||
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| PVDF | PP | PE | |
| 68 | 232 | 116 | 116 |
| 104 | 174 | 87 | 87 |
| 140 | 145 | 58 | 58 |
| 176 | 109 | 29 | (160°F max.) 29 |
| 212 | 87 | — | — |
| 248 | 65 | — | — |
| 281 | 35 | — | — |