Condensing Gases in a Plate & Shell Heat Exchanger (PSHE)
Condensers convert vapor into liquid by cooling the vapor below its saturation temperature. In a Plate & Shell Heat Exchanger, condensation typically occurs as film condensation, where a thin liquid film forms on the heat-transfer surface and vapor condenses onto this film. In certain cases, direct condensation on the plate surface may also occur.
Condensation can take place either on the shell side or on the plate side of the JINCHEN Plate & Shell Heat Exchanger. Plate-side condensation allows extremely efficient heat transfer, although connection sizes are limited by the plate dimensions. Both shell-side and plate-side condensation can be controlled using the same proven design principles.
The PSHE construction enables full flexibility in condenser design, including variation of vapor and condensate nozzle sizes and nozzle locations. In addition, a condensate receiver with level-control instrumentation can be fully integrated into the exchanger, or an additional connection can be provided for inert gas removal.
Typical Condenser Applications
