AlfaNova 400

Fusion plate heat exchanger

General information AlfaNova plate heat exchangers are made of 100% stainless steel. It is based on Alfa Lavals new revolutionary technology, AlfaFusion, the art of joining stainless steel components together. AlfaNova heat exchangers are well suited in applications which put high demand on cleanliness, applications where ammonia is used or applications where copper or nickel contamination is not accepted. Its high resistance to corrosion makes it both hygienic and environmental friendly. It is extremely compact compared to its capacity to withstand great strains in demanding heat transfer applications. Applications Evaporators Economizers Absorption systems Process cooling/heating Working principles The heating surface consists of thin corrugated metal plates stacked on top of each other. Channels are formed between the plates and corner ports are arranged so that the two media flow through alternate channels, normally in countercurrent flow. The media are kept in the unit by a bonded seal around the edge of the plates. The contact points of the plates are also bonded to withstand the pressure of the media handled. Standard design The plate pack is covered by cover plates. Connections are located in the front or rear cover plate. The channel plates are corrugated to improve heat transfer design. Particulars required for quotation To enable Alfa Laval's representative to make a specific quotation, enquiries should be accompanied by the following particulars:

flow rates or heat load required temperature program physical properties of liquids in question desired working pressure maximum permitted pressure drop

Examples of connections

Tounge & Groove flange

Water flange

Tube for welding

203 (14)

203 (14)

(150) (68) AlfaNova 400 PED approval pressure/temperature graph* PS (bar/PSI) 20 (290) 18 (261) 16 (232) 14 (203) 12 (174) 290 (20) 261 (18) 246 (17) 232 (16) 217 (15) -196 (-321) 75 (167) 125 (257) 175 225 250 (347) (437) (482) 350 203 (14) 450 (662) (842) 550 (1022) TS C (F) PS (PSI/bar)

-155

302

(250) (450) pressure/temperature (150) (68) AlfaNova 400 - ASME approval graph* (C) PS (PSI/bar)

482

842

TS F

-155

302

482 (250)

S1 - S2 S3 - S4

S1 - S2 S3 - S4

290 (20) 261 (18) 246 (17) 232 (16) 217 (15) 203 (14) 290 (20) 261 (18) 246 (17) 232 (16) 217 (15) -155 (68) 302 (150) 482 (250) 203 (14) 842 (450) TS F (C) PS (PSI/bar)

Min temperature S1 - S2 -50 C (-58 F) with connection tubes made of carbon steel.
302 -155 AlfaNova HP 400 PED approval pressure/temperature (150) (68) graph* S1 - S2 PS (bar/PSI) 30 (348) 28 (406) 26 (377) 24 (348) 22 (319) 20 (290) 18 (261)

Min temperature S1 - S2 -49 F (-45 C) with connection tubes made of carbon steel.
482 842 302 -155 F AlfaNova HP 400 - ASME approval pressure/temperature (250) (450) (150)graph* (68) (C)

S3 - S4

S3 - S4

TS

482 (250)

S1 - S2
PS (PSI/bar)

S3 - S4

S3 - S4

362 (25) 333 (23) 304 (21) 275 (19)

232 (16)

-196 (-321)

75 (167)

125 (257)

175 225 250 (347) (437) (482)

400 (752)

500 (932)

550 (1022)

TS C (F)

-155 (68) S3 - S4

302 (150)

482 (250)

842 (450)

TS F (C)

Min temperature S1 - S2 -50 C (-58 F) with connection tubes made of carbon steel.

Min temperature S1 - S2 -49 F (-45 C) with connection tubes made of carbon steel.

* For exact values please contact your local Alfa Laval representative.

S3 - S4

Standard data
Min. working temperature Max. working temperature Min. working pressure Max. working pressure Volume per channel, litres/ga Max. particle size Max. flowrate *) see graph see graph Vacuum see graph 0.74 (0.20) 1.5 mm / (0.06) 170 m/h (748 GPM)
S4 S1

390 (15.35) 225 (8.86)

101 (3.98)

*) Water at 5 m/s (16.4 ft/s) (connection velocity) 1253 (49.33)

990 (38.98)

Standard materials
Cover plates Connections Plates AlfaFusion filler Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel

S3

S2

242 (9.53)

Standard dimensions
Max number of plates: 270 A = 14 + n x 2.65 / (0.55 + n x 0.1) Weight (approx.) kg: 44 + n x 1.5 / (Weight lb: 97 + n x 3.3) (n = number of plates)
366 (14.41) 466 (18.34)

825 (32.48)

200 (7.87) + A 260 (10.24) + A

PCT00037EN 0703

Alfa Laval reserves the right to change specifications without prior notification.

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