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(a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the construction of a plate type heat exchanger.(7)
(b) State THREE advantages of the plate types, compared with the tube type heat exchanger.(3)<\/p>\n\n\n

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Layout of a Plate Type Heat Exchanger<\/p>\n\t\t\t

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Main Components and Their Location<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A plate type heat exchanger typically consists of the following components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Plates:<\/strong> These are the core components, arranged in a stack. They are corrugated to enhance heat transfer and fluid mixing. \u00a0 <\/a>1. Modeling and Design of Plate Heat Exchanger – IntechOpen <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>www.intechopen.com<\/a><\/a><\/a>2. Schematic of the heat exchanger and corrugated plate. – ResearchGate <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>www.researchgate.net<\/a><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Frame:<\/strong> This is the outer structure that holds the plates together. It provides support and rigidity to the heat exchanger. \u00a0 <\/a>1. Plate heat exchanger – Wikipedia <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>en.wikipedia.org<\/a><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Gaskets:<\/strong> Placed between the plates to prevent fluid leakage and direct the flow. \u00a0 <\/a>1. How does a plate heat exchanger work – Alfa Laval <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>www.alfalaval.sg<\/a><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Distribution and Collection Manifolds:<\/strong> These are channels that distribute and collect the fluids to and from the plates. They are located at the inlet and outlet of the heat exchanger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Tie Rods or Bolts:<\/strong> These hold the plates and frame together under pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Fixed Plate:<\/strong> This is the base plate of the heat exchanger, often with inlet and outlet connections. \u00a0 <\/a>1. Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE) Explained – saVRee <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>savree.com<\/a><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Pressure Plate:<\/strong> This is the top plate that applies pressure to the entire stack.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Typical Layout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n