Spiral Plate Heat Exchanger for Biodiesel Production
The spiral plate heat exchanger is a game-changer in chemical processing, offering superior heat transfer efficiency. Its unique design consists of two spiral channels formed by welding two metal plates together, creating a long, continuous flow path. This increases the contact time between fluids, enhancing heat exchange by up to 40% compared to traditional designs. During production, precision welding ensures leak-proof joints, and the choice of materials like stainless steel or titanium provides excellent corrosion resistance. With a high-pressure rating of up to 4 MPa and a temperature range from -50°C to 300°C, it can handle aggressive chemicals and extreme conditions. Ideal for distillation, absorption, and condensation processes, it maintains stable operation and reduces energy consumption.
Product Details
Product Basics
◆ Brand: HYLITA
◆ Manufacturing Location: China
◆ Certifications: ASME B31.3
◆ Model: SPHE - BD2025
Transaction & Procurement Information
◆ Payment Terms: T/T (30% advance payment, 70% before shipment), Letter of Credit (L/C)
◆ Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 1 unit (Small - batch testing supported; 8% discount for orders ≥ 5 units)
Packaging & Logistics
◆ Packaging:
Inner Layer: VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) wrapping for metal plates to prevent rust during transportation.
Outer Layer: Export - grade fumigated wooden cases (Compliant with ISPM 15 standards) for vibration protection in sea/land transport.
◆ Transportation:
Domestic: Deppon/Aneng Industrial Logistics (Door - to - door delivery with unloading service).
International: DHL/MAERSK, etc. FOB and CIF terms supported. Delivery to Europe and America takes 10 - 20 days.
◆ Lead Time:
Standard models (304 stainless steel, 4 MPa pressure): 7 - 12 working days.
Custom models (titanium material/special pressure): 18 - 25 working days (Adjusted according to material certification cycles).
Core Product Parameters
|
Category |
Parameter |
Description |
|
Material Options |
Main Channel |
304 stainless steel (standard), titanium (for highly corrosive scenarios) |
|
Pressure Rating |
Maximum Working Pressure |
4 MPa (6 MPa high - pressure custom version available) |
|
Temperature Range |
Medium - Compatible Temperature |
- 50°C to 300°C (Covers the entire biodiesel production process) |
|
Heat Exchange Efficiency |
Improvement vs. Traditional Designs |
Up to 40% (Spiral channels extend fluid contact time) |
|
Suitable Mediums |
High - Viscosity Oils |
Biodiesel feedstock oils, finished biodiesel, etc. |
Core Application Scenarios
◆ Biodiesel Production:
Raw Material Pretreatment (Heating/Cooling of High - Viscosity Oils): The spiral channels evenly distribute fluids, avoiding local overheating. Suitable for high - viscosity media such as methanol and glycerol in biodiesel production lines.
Distillation/Condensation Sections: With a pressure of 4 MPa and temperature resistance of 300°C, it stably supports the biodiesel purification process and ensures methyl ester separation efficiency.
◆ Extended Chemical Processes:
Corrosive Environments (e.g., sulfur - containing, acid - base media): The titanium version is resistant to strong corrosion and can be used in distillation and absorption sections of the petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Key Functions
◆ Efficient Heat Transfer: The dual - spiral channel design (formed by welding two metal plates) triples the fluid contact time. The heat exchange efficiency is 40% higher than that of traditional heat exchangers, reducing the energy consumption of biodiesel production lines by 15% - 20%.
◆ Leak - Proof and Durable: Precision welding technology (laser + TIG hybrid welding) ensures no channel leakage. 304 stainless steel/titanium materials are corrosion - resistant, with an equipment service life of 12 - 15 years (8 - 10 years for titanium in highly corrosive chemical scenarios).
◆ Wide Operating Condition Compatibility: Stable operation from - 50°C (low - temperature methanol cooling) to 300°C (high - temperature distillation). A pressure of 4 MPa covers most pressure requirements of biodiesel production lines.
Product Advantages
◆ Biodiesel Production Line Compatibility: The spiral channel is specially designed for high - viscosity oils, solving the problems of "uneven fluid distribution and local oil accumulation" of traditional heat exchangers, and increasing methyl ester conversion rate by 5% - 8%.
◆ Energy Consumption Optimization: With a 40% increase in heat exchange efficiency, a single unit in a biodiesel plant can save $3,000 - $5,000 in electricity costs annually (varies by operation duration and electricity price).
◆ Full - Process Coverage: From raw material pretreatment to finished product condensation, the wide temperature range of - 50°C to 300°C is compatible with all links of biodiesel production, reducing the number of production line equipment.
◆ Low Maintenance Cost: Precision welding + corrosion - resistant materials result in annual maintenance costs of only 1% - 2% of the equipment value (3% - 5% for traditional heat exchangers).
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