ADVANTAGES  

  High heat transfer coefficient
      Plate heat exchanger provide high rates of heat transfer, due to the turbulence       inducting shape of the plates. Highly turbulent flow promotes high heat transfer.
  Low temperature differences
      Low temperature differences of as little as 1° C Regeneration rate of 95% are       possible.
  Less fouling and scaling
      Because of the high turbulence and smooth surfaces.
  Low space requirements
      Plate heat exchanger is compact. Space for installation is less than the other heat       exchanger.
  Low liquid hold up
      Gaps of plate heat exchanger are narrow, so liquid volume in plate heat exchanger       is low.
  Easy to maintain
      Easy access to any plate in the pack, fast cleaning, gaskets you can change quickly       and easily yourseft. Save time, trouble andmoney.
  Low heat losses
      Because of only the plate edge are exposed to atmosphere so insulation is not       require.
  Cost savings
      Plate heat exchangers save costs, with their high efficiency, low investment,       compact installation and simple maintenance.
  Easy access
      Full accessibility to both sides of each plate for inspection or cleaning.
  Adaptability
      Plate heatexchanger can be removed, added or rearranged for new process       requirement or new duties.
  No mixing
      Gaskets are arranged to give a double seal between the fluid streams and make       intermixing impossible.