Graphite Plate Heat Exchangers
Ultra-compact, high-efficiency solutions for heating and cooling corrosive chemicals
Graphite plate heat exchangers are ideal for the heating and cooling of highly corrosive chemicals. This is the most compact and efficient design among graphite heat exchangers. Constructed from multiple thin (~10 mm) graphite plates, these exchangers offer very high surface area and narrow fluid channels for maximum heat transfer efficiency. Heat flows through the graphite plate material, and the counter-current flow design ensures low temperature differentials, rapid temperature changes, and high overall effectiveness.
Design Features:
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Modular construction – number of plates, plate sizes, and flow paths can be customized
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Available plate sizes: GP 25 and GP 40
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PTFE-lined steel nozzles for chemical resistance
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Spring-loaded compensation system for thermal expansion
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Plates made from GAB GPX 1, GPX 1T, or GPX 2 impregnated graphite materials
Key Applications:
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Cooling and heating of ultra-corrosive chemicals
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Heat recovery between two highly aggressive process fluids
Industries Served:
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Crop protection
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Fine chemicals
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Pharmaceutical active ingredients (APIs)
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Flavors and fragrances
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Vitamins and nutritional supplements
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Flocculants
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Spent acid treatment, purification, and concentration
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And many more…
Mersen’s graphite plate heat exchangers combine compactness, modularity, and excellent corrosion resistance to deliver outstanding thermal performance in the most challenging chemical processing environments.
