Optimize your gasketed plate heat exchanger for the future
A gasketed plate heat exchanger is a stationary piece of equipment without any moving parts, but they still require routine maintenance to optimize performance - just like any other critical process equipment in your production facility. However, heat exchanger maintenance intervals can vary widely, depending on various factors, such as: media, temperature and pressure. Which is why it is important to assess the performance of your gasketed plate heat exchanger.
Alfa Laval Visual Condition Assessment will give you a quick overview of the state of your gasketed plate heat exchangers. You will gain insights about the actual condition of your equipment its detailed mechanical condition, need of repair and remaining gasket lifetime prediction.
We will also provide you with a report, containing:
- Unit data including any changes and adaptations
- Pictures and description of problem areas
- Thermal image of your unit with an interpretation
- Our summarized findings and recommendations
With a Visual Condition Assessment we work closely with you to identify and resolve any issues that require attention. Using a thermal imaging camera enables us to evaluate the thermal performance and make recommendations to maintain your heat exchangers in top operating condition based on our findings and analysis. With our recommendations you can plan the maintenance at your convenience and Alfa Laval can give safety advice on the spot.
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What do you get from a VCA done by us?
Detailed report with thermal image and recommendations of each GPHE
After our visit we will provide you with a detailed report for each unit we have assessed. The report will contain thermal image as well as other relevant images, heat exchanger data and our observations and recommendations for optimal performance.
Fast execution - no need to open the units
VCA is best done with the unit in operation. This enables us to make a thermal image. Each unit is typically assessed in less than 5 minutes depending on size and accessibility.
Notifications of potential safety and performance issues
Safety is on the top of our agenda in Alfa Laval. All our service technicians are trained to work in a safe manner, and they will let you know if they see any safety issues around your heat exchangers. Heat exchanger performance will be assessed based on the thermal image as well as on information received from you. You can discuss performance with our service technician directly in front of your plate heat exchanger.
Get short- and long-term maintenance recommendations
Based on our findings and dialog with you, we can provide you short- and long-term maintenance recommendations. This will enable you to plan maintenance and prioritize activities.
Plan maintenance activities based on our findings
Most of our customers prefer planned maintenance over break-down repairs which are always inconvenient. Our findings and heat exchanger expertise will enable us to help you in prioritizing maintenance activities and choosing what to do now and what can be postponed.
数十年にわたる効率性の維持
機能不全の熱交換器は、安全性、製品品質、およびエネルギーコストに影響を与える可能性があります。故障は、コストのかかるダウンタイムや生産の大幅な損失につながる可能性があります。ガスケット式プレート熱交換器を定期的かつ積極的にメンテナンスすることで、性能が維持され、運用はトラブルフリーで予測可能に保たれます。
現在問題を経験している場合でも、将来の問題を予防したい場合でも、またはオンライントラブルシューターを使用して自分で問題を解決したい場合でも、私たちはお手伝いできる専門知識を持っています。
エネルギー効率を最適化するためのサービス
毎年、私たちがサービスを提供してエネルギー効率を最適化する熱交換器の数により、顧客の容量ニーズは50GW減少します。これは、同じ時間枠内で10,000台の風力タービンが生成できるエネルギー量です。
炭素排出量に換算すると、50GWは全世界の足跡を2500万トン削減することに相当し、これはロンドン市が毎年排出する炭素量に匹敵します。
世界の産業が定期的にプレート熱交換器をサービスし、熱伝達効率を最適化すると、何が達成できるか想像してみてください。