PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS

FOR MARINE APPLICATIONS

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There are times when the

reliability of your equipment
is crucial!
When conditions are tough, crew and equipment are really
put to the test. The main engine oil cooler and central
freshwater cooler simply have to work. There is no room for
compromise when the sea is rough and the harbour far away.
Thats why Tranter offers you the very best. Reliable, compact,
and efficient plate heat exchangers that are easy to service
and maintain. So, it's no wonder they can be found on board
countless vessels all around the world from luxury yachts to
huge container vessels, supertankers and offshore rigs.
Tranter offers an extensive range of gasketed plate heat exchangers specially designed for marine applications. This,
combined with our extensive experience and solid technical
expertise within marine and industrial applications, makes us
a reliable partner.
For many decades our plate heat exchangers have proved to be
the perfect solution for various closed-circuit cooling systems
at sea. They are also frequently found in other applications
on board, such as tap-water production systems and HVAC
systems.

No unnecessary ballast
Why fill up your engine room with heavy, bulky equipment,
when efficiency and economy are vital factors?
A plate heat exchanger from Tranter is only about 1/3 of the
size and 1/6 of the weight of a shell-&-tube exchanger of
comparable performance. Even if it seems more reasonable to
invest in a tube exchanger, this would have a much higher life
cycle cost than a plate heat exchanger.
One reason is that the heat transfer properties of a plate heat
exchanger are 3 to 5 times higher. Another is the close temperature approach which is as low as 1K.
Efficiency pays off!
A plate heat exchanger offers many advantages compared
with conventional shell-and-tube exchangers
Up to 50% more efficient
Up to 90% more compact
3-5 times higher k-values
Unique turbulent flow design
Closer temperature approach as low as 1K
Far less material less use of exotic alloys or titanium

Keep cool for smooth

and reliable operation
Central cooling systems
A central cooling system consists of central coolers that use sea
water to cool a secondary circuit with fresh water. This circuit
passes through a battery of other coolers, such as lubrication
oil cooler, jacket water cooler, turbo-charging air cooler etc.
Using fresh water in the secondary circuit, minimizes corrosion, scaling and redundancy in machines and equipment and
ensures smooth operation. At the same time the cost for repair
and replacement will be kept to a minimum.

Sea Water
High Temp. Fresh Water
Camshaft
Lube Oil Cooler

Fresh Water

Main Engine
Lube Oil Cooler

Lube Oil

Stern Tube
Lube
Oil Cooler

Central

Central Freshwater Coolers

Main Engine Lube Oil Cooler

M/E T/C.L.O Cooler

Jacket Water Cooler

Jacket Water Cooler

l Freshwater Coolers

Stern Tube Lube Oil Cooler

Our experts will guide you to the

right solution
Tranter is a global supplier of plate heat exchangers. We have
extensive experience of heat transfer solutions for marine,
off-shore, HVAC and industrial applications around the world.
Our mission is to help you achieve the optimum solution with regard to performance efficiency, payback and energy conservation.
Our marine programme encompasses plate heat exchangers that
fulfil any capacity requirement. Our patented Ultraflex design
means that we can closely match precise heat exchanger requirements with just a few plate designs. Plates are provided in stainless steel, and titanium as standard, but are also available in other
materials. We can also offer frames constructed from aluminium
etc. when it is important to keep the weight low.

Quality all the way

At Tranter we enlist cutting-edge technology in our manu
facturing processes. Raw materials are subject to rigorous quality
specifications. Exact measurements and metallurgical analyses are
performed in accordance with our Total Quality Management
System. Fully-automated plate presses ensure consistent high
quality and plate uniformity time after time. After assembly each
plate heat exchanger is tested, and the results are incorporated
into a data bank. Before packing and shipping, we carry out a
final check. Nothing is left to chance!

SUPERMAX Shell & Plate HE and

PLATECOIL Prime Surface HE Banks

Improve thermal systems efficiency and reliability

Plate HEs save energy, space and weight
Both the SUPERMAX Shell & Plate HE and PLATECOIL
Prime Surface HE Banks are designed for optimum efficiency
in compact packages. SUPERMAX exchangers consistently
outperform shell & tube deck heaters, while PLATECOIL
Banks make pipe coil obsolete for bulk cargo heating banks
and box coolers.
Both products offer:
Much smaller footprints
Lighter weight
Easier installation
Removable heat exchange surfaces for effective cleaning
Faster heating or cooling with less energy fluid
Turbulent flow for better scaling resistance, greater reliability
Less steel, lower purchase price, shorter lead time and less
expensive delivery

Topside and below, take advantage of all the benefits plate

heat exchangers provide. Contact us today for details on these
and other strategies to improve your your offshore thermal
systems. Let us put the efficiency and reliability of plate HEs
to work for you!
Plate HEs on-board optimise your thermal system efficiency
with less - for less.

When conditions are tough

Take your performance to the max
Plate HEs performance at S&T pressures
Now you can obtain the thermal efficiency and compactness of
plate heat exchangers in elevated pressure/high and low temperature applications with Tranter gasketless, all-welded plate
heat exchangers. Until recently, heat exchangers in elevated
pressure/temperature of corrosive media applications were often shell & tube (S&T) units. This meant constant tradeoffs
in thermal efficiency, material mass and excessive physical footprint, until recently.
Two complementary lines of Tranter all-welded HEs allow you
to take your performance to the max, in less space, and at
lower cost than S&T tubular exchangers.

MAXCHANGER

SUPERMAX

Box Cooler In
Sea Chest

Service and maintenance

made easy
A Tranter plate heat exchanger consists of very few parts and is very
compact. The plates have a unique plate design, called Ultraflex,
which enables exact matching for any application. Performance
adjustments are easily made by adding or removing plates. It is
also possible to achieve both symmetrical and asymmetrical flow
and full turbulence in each, thus maximizing the heat transfer
efficiency and minimizing fouling.
When it comes to service, you will discover how quick and easy
it is to dismantle the exchangers for inspection, cleaning and
maintenance.

A global service network

Our service network of representatives and engineers in Europe,
Asia, Australia, Middle East, North & South America will back
you up with support and services. They can also train your staff
in handling day-to-day maintenance themselves. You will meet
experts who can answer any questions that may arise.
Contact us for more information.

Maintenance of plate heat exchangers

Tranter has a global network of service centres that offers quick and reliable maintenance of plate and frame heat exchangers of all brands.

Plates are cleaned by immersion. The washing cycles are carried out according to the type of plate
material and the nature of fouling.

These are the conditions in wich you could find your plate heat exchanger without regular maintenance.

Dirty plates effect heat transfer and reduce the

overall performance.

At our service centres, Tranter can overhaul your frame and all your frame components if required. Liquid dye penetrant inspection is offered to ensure
that the reconditioned plates are free from defects such as cracks and pinholes.

Marine Plate Heat Exchangers

GX-26
GC-26

GL-13/
GC-16
Connection size
50 mm

GX-85
GL-85

GX-42

GX-51
GC-51

Connection size
150 mm

Connection size
100 mm

GX-145
GL-145
Connection size
300 mm

GX-64

GX-205

GX-91

GX-60
GC-60

GX-100
Connection size
200 mm

GL-230, 330, 430

Connection size
400/450/500 mm

GX-140

Type

Connection
mm

B
mm

H
mm

D
mm

E
mm

F
mm

Channel plate materials

GL-13
GC-16

50/65
50/65

320
320

832
832

140
140

592
592

135
135

AISI 316

GX-26 N
GC-26 N
GX-42 N

100
100
100

450
450
450

1166
1166
1585

220
220
220

779
779
1189

226
226
226

GX-51 N
GC-51 N
GX-64 P
GX-91 P

150
150
150
150

585
585
626
626

1730
1730
1910
2390

300
300
300
300

1143
1143
1320
1800

300
300
285
285

GX-60 P
GC-60 P
GX-100 P
GX-140 P

200
200
200
200

825
825
825
825

1700
1700
2280
2860

350
350
350
350

910
910
1490
2070

420
420
420
420

GL-85 P
GX-85 P
GL-145 P
GX-145 P
GX-205 P

300
300
300
300
300

1060
1060
1060
1060
1060

1985
1985
2565
2565
3215

360
360
360
360
360

1140
1140
1720
1720
2300

570
570
570
570
570

GL-230 N
GL-230 N
GL-230 N

400
450
500

1510
1510
1510

3172
3172
3172

450
450
450

2090
2090
2090

700
700
700

GL-330 N
GL-330 N
GL-330 N

400
450
500

1510
1510
1510

3782
3782
3782

417.5
442.5
450

2765
2715
2700

700
700
700

GL-430 N
GL-430 N
GL-430 N

400
450
500

1510
1510
1510

4392
4392
4392

450
450
450

3310
3310
3310

700
700
700

AISI 304

Titanium

Frame type N/P

Max working pressure

N

10 bar

16 bar

25 bar

Gaskets
Nitril
EPDM
FKM
Viton

Max working temperature

Nitril

140C

EPDM

160C

FKM

180C

Approvals
SAQ, TTK, TV, ABS,
GL, LRS, NK, BV,
DNV, RINA, KR, ChinaClass,
USSR

Conventional Plates (GC)

High-theta plate

Low-theta plate

The corrugated plates have a gasket along the periphery. There are
also gaskets around two of the four ports, which means that only
one of the two fluids has access to the heating surface. The next plate
has gaskets around the other two ports. Thus a channel system is
created where two fluids pass through every other channel respectively. Leakage between the two fluids is not possible thanks to double gaskets around the ports. The pressure drop and heat transfer
are dependent on factors such as the arrow angle of the plate pattern. An obtuse arrow angle (high-theta plate) means high resistance and a high thermal driving force. An acute angle (low-theta
plate) means a low pressure drop but a lower thermal driving force.

Ultraflex Plates (GX)

High-theta plate

Low-theta plate

Our unique, patented Ultraflex plate design features two angles

for each plate size. The plates are available with a herringbone
pattern with either an acute or obtuse angle, making it possible
to achieve six combinations of channels. An obtuse angle (hightheta plate) gives high resistance an acute angle (low-theta plate)
and a low pressure drop. This allows our heat exchangers to be
optimized for the characteristics of each individual application. If
you have different flow rates in the primary and secondary circuits, your plate heat exchangers can be designed with asymmetrical channels for maximum heat transfer efficiency and economy.

Our unique Ultraflex design

allows the two plates to be
turned and rotated, giving
six combinations of high- and
low-theta plate pairs, matching
the performance parameters of
your application.

Ultraflex allows asymmetrical designs, with each circuit individually

optimized for heat transfer.

HS=
High-theta,
same direction

HD=
High-theta,
different directions

MS=
Medium-theta,
same direction

LS=
Low-theta,
same direction

LD=
Low-theta,
different directions

MD=
Medium-theta,
different directions

Plate heat exchanger accessories

Instrument flanges

Liners

Strainers

Back flush

CIP Cleaning-in-Place

Hydraulic tightening tool

At the forefront of heat exchanger

technology for more than 70 years

Europe
North America
Tranter International AB Tranter, Inc.

South America
Middle East/Africa/Asia
Tranter Ind e Com de Equip. Ltda Tranter India Pvt. Ltd.

China/Southeast Asia
Tranter China

Vnersborg, Sweden
Tel: +46 521 799 800
Fax: +46 521 673 93
E-mail: [email protected]

Cotia, Brazil
Tel: +55 11 360 841 54
E-mail: [email protected]

Beijing, China
Tel: +86 10 8049 1790
Fax: +86 10 643 79 490
E-mail: [email protected]

Wichita Falls, TX USA

Tel: +1 940 723 7125
Fax: +1 940 723 5131
E-mail: [email protected]

Pune, India
Tel: +91 2137 392300
Fax: +91 2137 392354
E-mail: [email protected]

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Tranter top quality, high-performance, proprietary

products are on the job in demanding industrial and
commercial installations around the world. Backed by
our comprehensive experience and worldwide presence,
Tranter offers you exceptional system performance,
applications assistance and local service. Tranter is close
to its customers, with subsidiary companies, agents,
distributors and representatives located worldwide.
Contact us for a qualified discussion of your needs.