When will we choose the pillow plate heat exchanger?

Now there are so many types heat exchangers. Shell and tube heat exchanger, plate heat exchanger, pillow plate heat exchanger. And comparison, the pillow plate heat exchanger cost is higher.

When will we choose the pillow plate heat exchanger?

Here are some scenarios where pillow plate heat exchangers are preferably used:

For Scenarios with Extremely High Requirements for Heat Exchange Efficiency

1. Industrial Processes Demanding High-Precision Temperature Control

In some chemical reactions in the pharmaceutical industry where a high level of precision in temperature control is essential, such as certain drug synthesis processes. These reactions are highly sensitive to temperature variations, and even the slightest fluctuations in temperature can impact the quality of the final products. The structure of the pillow plate heat exchanger, with its interconnected channels inside, enables a more thorough and even heat exchange between two fluids, thus achieving more precise temperature control. It can quickly remove the heat generated during the reaction or provide the necessary heat for the reaction to ensure that the reaction proceeds within the ideal temperature range.

2. Energy Recovery Systems

In energy-intensive industrial fields like the waste heat recovery systems in steel mills or cement plants. These places generate a large amount of waste heat, and if it can be recovered and utilized efficiently, it can significantly reduce energy costs. The high-efficiency heat exchange performance of the pillow plate heat exchanger can maximize the recovery of waste heat, transferring the waste heat from one fluid (such as exhaust gas) to another fluid (such as water or other working media) for preheating raw materials or driving other thermal power equipment, improving the energy utilization rate of the entire production process.

For Working Conditions with High Flow Rates and High Pressures

1. Large-scale Refrigeration or Heating Systems

In the centralized heating or cooling systems of large buildings, the flow rate of fluids is usually high, and they need to withstand certain pressures. The pillow plate heat exchanger is capable of withstanding higher pressures and has more advantages when dealing with high-flow fluids. For example, in the air-conditioning systems serving large shopping malls or high-rise buildings, its internal channels can ensure the smooth flow of fluids, avoiding equipment damage or performance degradation caused by excessive pressure or high flow rates, and guarantee the stable operation of the system.

2. Oil and Gas Transportation and Processing Processes

During the exploration, transportation, and processing of oil and gas, fluids are often in a state of high pressure and high flow rate. The pillow plate heat exchanger can effectively conduct heat exchange for these high-pressure and high-flow oil-gas mixtures or related processing fluids. For instance, in the preheating of crude oil and the liquefaction of natural gas, it ensures the efficient progress of the technological processes while guaranteeing the safety and reliability of the equipment.

For Situations with Limited Space but High Requirements for Heat Exchange Performance

1. Heat Exchange Systems on Ships and Offshore Platforms

In the space-constrained environments of ships and offshore oil platforms, the floor area and space occupation of equipment are key considerations. Thanks to its relatively high heat exchange efficiency, the pillow plate heat exchanger can complete a large amount of heat exchange tasks within a small space. It can be compactly installed in the engine room of a ship or the equipment room of an offshore platform, providing efficient heat exchange services for the ship's power system, seawater desalination system, etc., meeting the dual requirements of high performance and small size for heat exchange equipment on ships and offshore platforms.