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benefits
- Maximum uptime for fouling applications
- High energy efficiency – low operating cost
- Flexible configuration – heat transfer area can be modified
- Easy to install – compact design
- High serviceability – easy to open for inspection and cleaning and easy to clean by CIP
- Access to Alfa Laval’s global service network
Wide, Wider, WideGap
Alfa Laval WideGap gasketed plate-and-frame heat exchangers are suitable for fibrous fluids and for fluids containing coarse particles. Typical applications for Alfa Laval WideGap heat exchangers are sugar, bioethanol and pulp and paper processes. Depending on the duty, WideGap heat exchangers can be configured either with wide-wide or wide-narrow channels. This makes the units suitable for heating, cooling and interchanging duties.
Alfa Laval’s WideGap gasketed plate-and-frame heat exchangers stand out as specialized solutions designed to handle challenging fluids, specifically those laden with fibrous materials or coarse particles. Engineered for robust performance, these heat exchangers feature a unique plate configuration with wider gaps between the plates, providing ample space for the passage of fluids with suspended solids.
The design of the WideGap heat exchanger is tailored to accommodate substances that might typically pose challenges for conventional systems. Fibrous fluids, slurries, or those containing coarse particles can be effectively processed without the risk of clogging or diminished performance. The wider gaps between plates reduce the likelihood of blockages, ensuring smooth fluid flow and minimizing maintenance requirements.
This adaptability makes Alfa Laval’s WideGap gasketed plate-and-frame heat exchangers invaluable in industries where processing media with varying particle sizes is common. Applications range from wastewater treatment and pulp and paper manufacturing to food and beverage processing. By offering reliable heat exchange even in the presence of challenging fluids, Alfa Laval’s WideGap technology contributes to the efficiency and resilience of industrial processes, emphasizing their commitment to innovation in thermal transfer solutions.
