Brazed plate heat exchanger
Unrivalled efficiency. Unlimited applications
Compact and customizable, brazed plate heat exchangers from SWEP deliver exceptional thermal performance in a wide range of applications. They are ideal for use as condensers, evaporators, or economizers within HVAC or refrigeration, or as single-phase units within data center cooling, district energy, or residential heating. They require minimal space but deliver maximum savings in energy and maintenance.
WHAT IS A BPHE?
If heat is your challenge, SWEP is your solution.
Compared with shell-and-tube models of the same capacity, brazed plate heat exchangers from SWEP are up to 90% smaller by weight and volume, making them easier to transport, handle and install. Their size enables greater flexibility in designing your complete system. They are available with a wide range of connections.
Our brazed plate heat exchanger portfolio is the broadest on the market, ranging from our smallest unit, which weighs just over 1 kg, to our high-capacity models that can handle several megawatts of heating or cooling.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
How do brazed plate heat exchangers work?
SWEP brazed plate heat exchangers are constructed of stacked corrugated plates, which are separated by layers of filler and mounted between cover plates. During the vacuum brazing process, the filler material forms brazed joints at every contact point between the plates, creating highly complex channels.
The heat exchanger channels one cold medium and one hot medium through alternating plates within the stack. As the two media flow past each other (but never mix), energy, in the form of heat, is transferred from one to the other.
BENEFITS
Simply put, brazed is better
Your dedicated SWEP representative can help you select a brazed plate heat exchanger that is optimized for your precise design specifications. Our BPHEs deliver reliable performance, even in high-pressure duties; and several of our models offer multiple channel plate configurations.
DIMENSIONING SOFTWARE
Use DThermX for the optimal BPHE design
SWEP DThermX dimensioning software makes it easy to select the optimal heat exchanger for your application. Simply input your design parameters, and the software will calculate the best options for you.
Improved online functionality
- New and improved design tools
- Three calculation modes – design, performance, and rating
- Fast calculations that can easily be saved and shared
- Full online availability, with no need for download
- Available in several languages
- Interactive start page with latest news and updates
- Quick access to Xreference – an online tool for SWEP replacement products
DIMENSIONING SOFTWARE
Use DThermX for the optimal BPHE design
SWEP DThermX dimensioning software makes it easy to select the optimal heat exchanger for your application. Simply input your design parameters, and the software will calculate the best options for you.
Improved online functionality
- New and improved design tools
- Three calculation modes – design, performance, and rating
- Fast calculations that can easily be saved and shared
- Full online availability, with no need for download
- Available in several languages
- Interactive start page with latest news and updates
- Quick access to Xreference – an online tool for SWEP replacement products
SWEP Technology
Highly Efficient. Highly flexible
SWEP offer the widest range of brazed plate heat exchangers on the market, from some of the smallest units available, to high-capacity models that can deliver several megawatts of heating or cooling. Our modular concept offers the flexibility you need. Our global presence means that our experts are always here to help – no matter what you need or where you need it.
HOW TO KEEP CLEAN
The simple solution to scaling and fouling
The highly turbulent flows inside a brazed plate heat exchanger are usually enough to keep it clean. However, in applications with a high risk of fouling or scaling due to high temperatures, hard water, or high pH levels, cleaning in place (CIP), may be necessary to maintain efficiency.
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