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Heating and cooling in electroplating and surface engineering – The highest chemical resistance with low space requirements
SYNOTHERM ® heat exchangers allow for use in heat exchange loop systems through which a hot fluid such as water , steam or oil is passed through the panel . Heat energy from the hot fluid then transfers through the internal surface of the panel into the process solution tank . The spotwelded , perforated design creates turbulence through the channels , ensuring heated fluid molecules all touch with the internal surfaces of the panel therefore increasing heat exchange efficiency . Heat losses during the production process are compensated . A process generating heat input ( e . g ., from ambient heat , rectifier , or an exothermic reaction ), can be compensated with the aid of heat exchangers by passing a cold fluid ( e . g . cold water , glycol ) through the panel .
SYNOTHERM ® PFA-coated plate heat exchangers exhibit a metallic base build . The compact , lightweight and pressureresistant design enables a long service
Image 1 : Heat exchanger coated with fluoropolymer life with high operational reliability .
In a multi-stage coating process , a fluoropolymer coating is applied to the metallic base build .
Zero porosity of the coating is verified by conducting a 100 % high voltage test .
Image 2 : PFA-coated plate heat exchanger with angled pipework
Thanks to the PFA-coating , SYNOTHERM ® PFA-coated plate heat exchangers feature excellent chemical resistance and anti-adhesion properties , thus fulfilling two key requirements for use in chemical apparatus engineering . They are suitable for tempering highly acidic process liquids .
The anti-adhesive fluoropolymer coating ensures homogeneous heat transfer in conditions where incrustations , build-ups and deposits restrict the heat transfer capacity of heat exchangers . Fluoropolymers have significantly better heat transfer properties than other coating materials and plastic heat exchanger . The incrustation tendency from media that cause heavy incrustation , such as zinc phosphates , is reduced considerably .
Easy cleaning and extended maintenance intervals will reduce costs and ensure the smooth running of your plant in the long term . Moving parts or sediments will not get caught on the heat exchanger body .
The coated plate heat exchangers have a high surface density . This means that a large heat exchanger surface area ( in m ²) can be provided in relation to the required construction volume ( in m ³).
The total installation depth ( see image 3 ) is 61 mm ( 11 mm heat exchanger body + 50 mm spacer to tank wall ). The space saving reduces the size and cost requirement for tanks . More space is available for other components in the tank or plant ( pumps , rectifiers , barrels etc .).
Author : Matthias Deuner , Heat Exchanger Product Management Mazurczak GmbH
Sources of images : Mazurczak GmbH
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Image 3 : Sketch – dimensions
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