Manufactured by Atto Labware

The Plate Heat Exchanger Apparatus is designed to study heat transfer between two fluids through thin metal plates. It demonstrates the efficiency of compact heat exchangers widely used in industries such as chemical, food processing, and HVAC systems.

Educational Objectives

• Understand the working principle of plate-type heat exchangers.

• Study heat transfer in parallel flow and counterflow arrangements.

• Determine overall heat transfer coefficients.

• Analyze efficiency and effectiveness of the heat exchanger.

• Compare theoretical and experimental results.

Performance Measurement

• Measurement of inlet and outlet temperatures of both fluids.

• Determination of heat transfer rate.

• Calculation of log mean temperature difference (LMTD).

• Performance evaluation in different flow configurations.

Panel and Instruments

• Plate-type heat exchanger with transparent/metallic plates.

• Hot and cold-water circulation system.

• Thermocouples with digital temperature display.

• Flow meters for hot and cold fluids.

• Storage tanks with heaters and pumps.

• Control valves for adjusting flow rates.

• Safety guard and emergency stop system.