Plates for Heat Exchangers | SonFlow

Name: Plates for Heat Exchangers | SonFlow
Brand: SonFlow
SKU: Plates for Heat Exchangers | SonFlow

Plates for SonFlow Plate Heat Exchangers

SonFlow plates are the core thermal transfer component in gasketed plate heat exchangers. Their geometry is selected based on thermal load, flow rate, allowable pressure drop, viscosity, fouling risk, and cleaning requirements.

Plate Geometry

The surface is pressed into a herringbone wave pattern. Different chevron angles, pressing depths, and groove profiles allow for turbulence and pressure drop adjustments per application.

For applications with limited pressure drop, a lower resistance geometry is chosen. In clean fluids and high thermal duty, a more aggressive profile may be selected for increased heat transfer coefficient.

Materials and Sealing

Available plate materials include AISI 304, AISI 316, titanium, SMO, and nickel, depending on chlorides, pH, temperature, and chemical compatibility. Gaskets are available in EPDM, NBR, and Viton.

Channel sealing and internal drainage zones are critical to prevent mixing of the two fluids and for timely leak detection to the environment. The company profile mentions dual internal seals and reinforced guiding areas for proper plate pack alignment.

Operational Limits

SonFlow documentation specifies frames designed according to PED 2014/68/EU, EN 13445, and ASME Section VIII Div. 1, with operating pressure up to 25 bar, depending on series and configuration.

Applications

HVAC, district heating, and process cooling
marine cooling and oil cooling
food, beverages, dairy, and sanitary circuits
chemical processes, biogas, wastewater, pulp & paper
heat recovery from process water or condensates

FAQ

When are plates replaced?
When there is corrosion, deformation, unacceptable performance drop after cleaning, or a change in duty point.

Is only the plate replaced or also the gasket?
During refurbishment, the gasket is usually checked as compression, thermal aging, and chemical environment affect sealing integrity.

Datasheet and documents

Description

Product range:

SonFlow offers a wide range of gasketed plate heat exchanger that boosts sustainability with an energy-efficient design. Compact frame and innovative plate patterns.

Suitable for all types of industry and multiple applications from heating, cooling and heat recovery to condensation and evaporation.

We are constantly looking to extend and upgrade the range, adding new performance criteria and greater flexibility.

The design of the corrugated plates optimizes heat transfer by providing a large but compact total surface area through which the heat can be drawn from one liquid or gas to another.

The heat transfer area of the plates is pressed in a corrugated herringbone pattern. Our patterns create the ideal turbulent flow and make the best use of the available pressure drop for any duty.

An optimized flow distribution also reduces fouling and uneven temperature zones keeping the performance levels high over time without unnecessary energy losses, maintenance costs or unplanned stops.

Plates are available with various pressing depths, angles of chevron pattern and various corrugation shapes, all carefully designed and selected to achieve optimal performance - depending on the application, each product range has its own specific plate features.

Applications

HVAC industry - e.g. district cooling solutions using seawater and groundwater as cooling source - e.g. district heating solutions using, for example, solar and geothermal energy as heating source
Marine/offshore industry - e.g. central and lubrication oil cooling
Dairy/food/beverage industry - e.g. pasteurization, heat recoveries, and duties that require gentle treatment
Sugar industry
Biogas industry
Pulp and paper industry
Heavy industry
Mining industry
Petrochemical industry
Chemical industry - e.g. waste heat recovery from condenser water

Technical specifications

Connections from DN25 to DN400
(Frames designed according to PED 2014/68/EU (EN13445) and ASME sec VIII, Div. 1 construction standards)
Plate materials: AISI 304/316, titanium, SMO. Other materials available upon request
Gasket materials: EPDM, NBR and Viton.
Plate heights up to 3.5 m
Flow rates up to 7200 m³/t (31,700 gpm)
Working pressure up to 25 bar (363 psi)

Special SonFlow benefits:

A short pay-back period on investment.
High thermal efficiency due to knowledge, experience and the design
Compact design and simple installation
Each heat exchanger is individually designed for the heat load, flow
rate and pressure drop limitations of the specific application.
Energy efficiency solutions has the power to protect the environment and create greener solutions.