SUPERMAX® Shell & Plate Heat Exchanger

The SUPERMAX® shell & plate heat exchanger is designed for pressures to 70 barg (1,015 psig) and at temperatures up to 537°C (1,000°F) for standard range units. Extended range units are available for higher temperature and pressure applications. With alternating channels for hot and cold media, the SUPERMAX® can be configured to provide true countercurrent or co-current flow.

SUPERMAX® Construction
The chevron-type plates are fabricated into a cassette by a resistance seam weld, whose burst test strength is stronger than parent metal. Cassettes are then placed together and perimeter welded to each other, producing an accordion-like core that is highly tolerant to thermal expansion.

The plate pack is then inserted in a cylindrical shell. The shell and plate pack is fitted with special fluid diverters to ensure proper flow throughout the unit. End plates, nozzles and top and bottom covers are welded to the shell to form a pressure vessel of high integrity. Extra-large nozzle sizes can be accommodated on the shell side of the exchanger.

SUPERMAX® Materials
SUPERMAX® plate materials may be Type 316L stainless steel, titanium or other alloys; shells may be fabricated of carbon steel, Types 304, 316, 316L stainless and titanium. The unit can be fabricated from dissimilar metals when only one side will be exposed to corrosive conditions.