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Why Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers?

Why use GEA FlatPlate heat exchangers? The reasons are many depending upon the application and installation. Many equipment manufacturers now incorporate GEA FlatPlate heat exchangers into process equipment, chillers, and refrigeration equipment, while contractors install models in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

Four Reasons to Use GEA FlatPlate

GEA FlatPlate Heat Exchangers Have Significant Advantages:

1. Smaller Size - GEA FlatPlate heat exchangers are up to 60% smaller than traditional shell & tube and coaxial type devices. This means they use less space and weigh less.

2. Higher Performance - Plate heat exchangers have higher heat transfer coefficients. This means improved performance and greater versatility for standard applications, high viscosity fluids and special design conditions. In addition, lower fouling rates contribute to long life efficiency. Other technical issues such as higher design working pressures, higher and lower design working temperatures, external frost, freeze and corrosion resistance, and broad Pressure Vessel Code approval are major advantages.

3. Lower Installed Cost - Installed costs of GEA FlatPlate heat exchangers are up to 30% less than other types of comparable heat exchangers.

4. Customer Service - GEA FlatPlate provides unparalleled customer service, computer selections, and excellent technical support.

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