Since 1984, plate heat exchangers (PHEs) have been installed in larger heat pump systems and refrigeration systems. Knowing how they work is critical to being able to troubleshoot and service these systems.
In comparison with coaxial and tubular heat exchangers, the size and geometry of plate heat exchangers make them suitable for installation within the system’s framework. In one and the same PHE frame, it is possible to install both the condensing and the vaporizing sections in order to save space, weight, and costs of installation.