Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers
Overview
Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers (BHEs) are compact and highly efficient solutions designed for optimal heat transfer between two fluids. Their innovative construction involves brazing thin, corrugated stainless steel plates, creating a large surface area for maximum heat exchange within a minimal space. This design ensures superior thermal efficiency, durability, and reliable performance under high-pressure conditions. We offer copper-brazed SS316 Heat Exchangers and SS316 Fusion Bonded Plate Heat Exchangers, tailored to meet various industrial requirements. BHE technology plays a vital role in industries such as HVAC, refrigeration, automotive, and industrial processing, where they function as chiller evaporators, heat pump condensers, oil coolers, and more. By efficiently regulating thermal energy, these heat exchangers help businesses reduce energy consumption, lower operational costs, and enhance system performance. Their compact size, high efficiency, and robust construction make them the preferred choice for modern thermal management applications.
Alfa Laval Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers
At Integrated Engineers & Contractors, we take pride in offering one of the largest inventories of Alfa Laval Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers, ensuring that our customers can access high-quality solutions exactly when they need them. Our wide-ranging selection includes BHEs compatible with HCFC, HFC, HC, and CO2 refrigerants, catering to diverse industrial and commercial applications.
As dry expansion evaporators, the AC Series features an integrated flow distributor, optimizing cooling performance for superior efficiency. Some models are designed with double refrigerant circuits, ensuring enhanced capacity and flexibility in demanding conditions. These heat exchangers are built to operate within a temperature range of -196°C to 200°C and can withstand pressures exceeding 40 bar.
- AC16 / ACH16
- AC18 / ACH18
- AC30 / ACH30
- AC70 / ACH70
- AC220 / ACH220
- AC230 / ACH230
- AC240 / ACH240
- AC502 / ACH502
- AC900 / ACH900
- AC1000 /ACH1000
Applications
Chiller Evaporators
Designed to optimize heat transfer between refrigerant and chilled water, our brazed plate heat exchangers ensure maximum cooling efficiency in HVAC systems. These units play a crucial role in commercial and industrial cooling applications, providing consistent temperature control, reducing energy consumption, and minimizing operational costs.
Chiller Economizers
Enhance the efficiency of chillers by utilizing ambient air or water to pre-cool the refrigerant, resulting in lower energy consumption and improved system performance. This process helps businesses reduce operational expenses while contributing to sustainable and eco-friendly cooling solutions in large-scale industrial environments.
- CB16 / CBH16
- CB18 / CBH18
- CB20 / CBH20
- CB200 / CBH200
- CB30 / CBH30
- CB60 / CBH60
- CB110 / CBH110
- CB210 / CBH210
Applications
Heat Pump Condensers
Our heat pump condensers efficiently transfer heat from refrigerant to water or air, optimizing both heating and cooling systems. These energy-efficient solutions support sustainable HVAC applications in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. By enhancing heat exchange efficiency, they contribute to lower energy costs, eco-friendly operations, and consistent temperature control, making them ideal for modern heat pump systems.
Electric Vehicle Battery Cooling
Effective EV battery cooling is essential for maintaining optimal battery temperature, ensuring higher performance, extended battery life, and improved charging efficiency. Our compact and high-performance heat exchangers are designed to manage heat generated during charging and discharging cycles, preventing overheating and enhancing vehicle efficiency. With space-saving designs, we provide customized solutions that fit seamlessly into electric vehicles, supporting the growing demand for EV thermal management systems.
- DOC20
- DOC30
- DOC60
- DOC110
Applications
Gearbox Oil Cooling
Our gearbox oil coolers effectively regulate heat in automotive transmission systems, preventing overheating and ensuring smooth gear shifting. By maintaining optimal oil temperatures, these coolers enhance gearbox efficiency, extend the lifespan of transmission components, and reduce wear and tear. Suitable for passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, heavy machinery, and high-performance automobiles, our solutions help improve fuel efficiency, minimize maintenance costs, and boost overall vehicle performance.
Hydraulic Oil Cooling
Efficient hydraulic oil coolers play a crucial role in maintaining stable operating temperatures in hydraulic systems used in industrial machinery, heavy-duty vehicles, and construction equipment. By preventing overheating, they enhance system reliability, efficiency, and longevity. Ideal for applications in excavators, loaders, forklifts, and agricultural machinery, our high-performance hydraulic cooling solutions ensure smooth operation, reduced downtime, and lower operational costs.
- CD100
- CD200
Applications
Air Dryer Heat Exchangers
Our air dryer heat exchangers are designed to remove moisture from compressed air systems, ensuring efficient and reliable performance. By preventing condensation and corrosion, these heat exchangers protect pneumatic tools, air compressors, and downstream equipment, extending their lifespan and reducing maintenance costs.
- AN27
- AN52
- AN76
Applications
Ammonia Chiller Economizers
Enhance the efficiency of ammonia refrigeration systems by utilizing Alfa Laval Fusion Bonded Plate Heat Exchangers to recover heat from high-pressure gas. This reduces overall energy consumption, lowers operational costs, and extends the lifespan of refrigeration units, making the system more cost-effective and environmentally friendly. These economizers play a crucial role in industrial refrigeration, food processing plants, cold storage facilities, and chemical manufacturing, ensuring optimal cooling efficiency while minimizing energy wastage.
Desuperheaters
Desuperheaters effectively remove excess heat from superheated gases in HVAC and industrial refrigeration systems, preventing thermal damage to equipment and improving overall energy efficiency. By maintaining optimal temperature control, they help protect critical components, reduce wear and tear, and lower maintenance costs. Our high-performance desuperheaters are widely used in commercial air conditioning, process cooling, power plants, and heat recovery applications, providing precise temperature regulation and ensuring long-term system reliability.
Features & Benefits
- Extremely Compact, Low Weight, Easy to Install
- Low Refrigerant Charge
- Even Flow Distribution
- Lower Probability of Liquid Return
- Safe Oil Scatter, Even with Low Loads
- Safe Capacity Control Due to Double Refrigerant Circuits
- Floating Condensation Temperature with Flooded Evaporation Systems
- Optimized with Air Liquid Coolers in Indirect Cooling Systems
- Corrosion Resistant Materials
- High Thermal Efficiency
- Maintenance-Free Operation
- Widest Capacity Range In The Market Available Ready Stock
