Applications
Brazed aluminium plate-fin heat exchangers (BAHXs) are capable of handling
a wide variety of streams, provided they are clean and
compatible with aluminium metallurgy, up to pressures greater than 100 bar (1450 psi)
and temperatures of 204°C (400°F). They are robust, custom designed units
manufactured to withstand combined thermal and pressure stresses. The following
table summarizes typical applications.
| Plant types |
Temp range, °C |
Press range, bar (abs) |
| Industrial gas production |
+65 to -200 |
1 to ≥100 |
| Natural gas processing |
+100 to -130 |
15 to ≥100 |
| LNG |
+65 to -200 |
5 to 100 |
| Petrochem |
+120 to -200 |
1 to ≥100 |
| Refrigeration |
+100 to -269 |
15 to 45 |
About
ALPEMA®, the Brazed Aluminium Plate-Fin Heat Exchanger Manufacturers' Association represents the world's
five major manufacturers of brazed aluminium plate-fin heat exchangers
(BAHXs). These are very compact exchangers built to a high specification for use in air separation plants
and a wide range of other petrochemical and refrigeration applications. The Association has developed a set
of standards for the manufacture, installation and safe operation of BAHXs.
Contact
For further information or to give your views, contact
John Thome
ALPEMA Chairman
Tel : +41 (0)21 693 59 81
Fax : +41 (0)21 693 59 60
E-mail: john.thome@jjcooling.com
Secretariat services to ALPEMA are provided by HTRI.
ALPEMA® and the ALPEMA logo (top right) are registered trademarks in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, in the European Union Intellectual Property Office, and in other trademark offices.
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