Thermal Process Equipment
HEAT EXCHANGERS
FOR PROCESS & UTILITIES
Efficient, hygienic, and industrial heat transfer solutions engineered for food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and utility applications.
Role of Heat Exchangers in Process Plants
Heat exchangers are critical components in modern processing facilities, responsible for controlled heating, cooling, pasteurization, energy recovery, and thermal stabilization of products and utilities.
From heating milk before pasteurization to cooling process water or condensing steam, the correct heat exchanger selection directly impacts product quality, energy efficiency, and system reliability.
Heat Exchanger Technologies
FANPOD supplies a complete portfolio of heat exchanger technologies, each optimized for specific temperature ranges, pressures, cleanliness requirements, and process fluids.
- Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers: Compact, high-efficiency units for water, glycol, and refrigeration.
- Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers: Hygienic, serviceable design for food and pharmaceutical processes.
- Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers: Robust solutions for high pressure, steam, and industrial duties.
Technology Comparison Overview
| Type |
Main Advantage |
Serviceability |
Typical Applications |
| Brazed Plate (BPHE) |
Compact & high efficiency |
Non-serviceable |
Hot water, HVAC, chillers, utilities |
| Gasketed Plate (GPHE) |
Hygienic & expandable |
Fully serviceable |
Pasteurizers, CIP, product heating |
| Shell & Tube |
High pressure resistance |
Serviceable |
Steam, oil, chemical processes |
Standards & Hygienic Design
All hygienic heat exchangers are designed to meet food and pharmaceutical standards, with smooth flow paths, low fouling geometry, and compatibility with CIP/SIP systems.
Materials include stainless steel AISI 304 or 316L, with plate patterns and gasket materials selected according to product chemistry and temperature.
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