Multi-Zone Platecoil Heat Exchangers

The passages formed by the embossings are designed to provide PLATECOIL® users with a choice of two basic flow patterns, depending on the application. PLATECOIL®’s Multi-Zone flow configuration is ideal for use when steam is the heating medium. The Serpentine flow configuration finds wide application with liquid heat transfer media such as water, oil and liquid refrigerants.

With its zoned header design, Multi-Zone PLATECOIL® provides far more heat transfer efficiency than pipecoil or units with straight headers in applications requiring the use of steam. The Multi-Zone headers and flow arrangement provide controlled distribution of the steam as it flows through the PLATECOIL®. The rate of condensate removal from the passages or passes is significantly increased as compared to units with straight headers. Efficiency reducing condensate blocking is minimized. As a result, Multi-Zone PLATECOIL® provides faster heat-up and better heat transfer rates.