Alfa Laval AlfaCond Gasketed Plate-and-Frame Heat Exchanger

Alfa Laval AlfaCond

ABS offers Alfa Laval AlfaCond condensers that are specifically designed for condensing of vapour under vacuum. These plate surface condensers are ideal for use in applications such as vacuum condensers in evaporation systems, ethanol condensers in bioethanol plants, pan vapour condensers in sugar refineries, and as turbine condensers in small power plants. With its compact design, AlfaCond is easy to install where space is crucial.

Related Industries:

Agriculture processing, Alumina, Fertilizers, Biotechnology, Biofuels, Renewable power, Food processing, Inorganic chemicals, Pulp production, Copper, Engine power, Petrochemicals, Thermal power, Nuclear power, Paper production

MODELS

AlfaCond 400
AlfaCond 600
AlfaCond 800

Part of a broad range of gasketed plate heat exchangers

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WideGap is a heat exchanger used for applications involving fibrous liquids, highly viscous fluids, and fluids containing coarse particles.

Diabon® is a graphite plate-and-frame heat exchanger used for tough corrosive media.

AlfaQ™ is an AHRI performance certified gasketed plate-and-frame heat exchanger.

Highly efficient and very compact

Highly efficient and very compact, AlfaCond is the world’s first plate condenser specifically designed for condensing under vacuum. Due to its compact size and efficient design, AlfaCond has become the preferred alternative to bulky indirect shell-and-tube condensers. Also, AlfaCond is easy to clean by means of Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) or mechanically.

AlfaCond is an alternative to direct condensers when condensate recovery is the goal and when there are space constraints. The AlfaCond can be configured with or without subcooling of the condensate. Non-condensables are removed from the condensate outlet pipe and led to the vacuum system.

Equipped with well-designed features, AlfaCond heat exchangers are easy to maintain and have a long service life. AlfaCond features the glued gasket, which is a two-component, oven-cured epoxy glue keeps the gasket in place during any possible cleaning condition. Additionally, the pressure plate roller, the bearing boxes on tightening bolts, and the Five-point alignment system with reinforced hangers make opening and closing the heat exchanger quick, and easy without the need for heavy tools or the risk of damaging the plates.

Peace of mind

Alfa Laval global service network is never far away.

Benefits

Optional sub-cooling of condensate and non-condensable gases
Flexible configuration
Easy to install
High serviceability
Access to Alfa Laval’s global service network

The heat transfer area of a gasketed plate-and-frame heat exchanger consists of a series of corrugated plates, assembled between the frame and pressure plates, which retain the design pressure. The sealing between the plates on the AlfaCond alternates between laser welds and gaskets. It has a unique porthole configuration that is specifically designed for vacuum condensation. Vapour condenses in the welded channel and the cooling water passes through the gasketed channel.

The channel gap size is asymmetric with a larger gap on the vapour side and a smaller gap on the cooling water side. The result is a very low pressure drop on the vapour side and high velocity and turbulence on the cooling water side. Together, these maximize heat transfer efficiency and minimize fouling.

Alfa Laval AlfaCond Gasketed Plate-and-Frame Heat Exchanger