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3 strategies for optimizing heat exchanger performance: getting the most out of a brazed plate heat exchanger requires following the proper procedures for installation, operation and maintenance.(Heat Exchangers)
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Process Heating
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May 1, 2008
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Your cooling system needs a new heat exchanger. You've done your homework and selected the best equipment for the job, and the system's performance claims look great. But no matter how good everything looks on paper, the equipment will not operate as designed if the proper installation, operating and maintenance procedures are not followed.
1 Install the Equipment Properly
As soon as you receive the exchanger, inspect it carefully for shipping damage, especially to the connections. If damage is present, especially if it is extensive, notify the carrier immediately. Also check the heat exchanger against the final drawings and spec sheets to ...