PACKAGED HEAT EXCHANGER SYSTEMS

UK Exchangers has developed a range of packaged heat exchanger systems for heating water, using either Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) or steam as the heating medium.

We also design and manufacture custom built systems to cater for specific customer requirements.

Applications:

• Water heating for schools, hospitals, hotels, offices, sports halls etc.
  
• Process water heating
  
• Wash-down water heating
  
  

LTHW to Water Instant Hot Water Systems

The UK Exchangers Instant Hot Water Systems are designed to heat domestic hot water using low temperature hot water (LTHW).

The unit is ideal for use in hotels, hospitals, schools, sports halls, old people's homes etc.

Standard Specification·

• Gasket Plate Heat Exchanger with AISI 316 stainless steel plates and clip-on gaskets
  
• 4 port modulating control valve
  
• Industrial quality temperature controller
  
• LCD digital display of system temperature
  
• High limit safety shut-down and indication with reset button
  
• Primary circulating pump
  
• All controls are 24 v
  
• Integral base frame
  

Options

• 7 day time clock
  
• Twin head primary pump
  
• Secondary pump
  
• BMS interface signals
  
• Buffer vessel to reduce boiler load
  

Standard Range
The following table gives brief details of our range of Instant Hot Water Systems, heating water from 10°C to 65°C using LTHW at 82°C.

We can also offer individually designed units for higher or lower LTHW / DHW temperatures.

Steam to Water Packaged Systems

The UK Exchangers Steam Packaged Unit is designed to heat low temperature hot water, domestic hot water or process water, using steam as the heating medium.

The system can be supplied with either a Plate Heat Exchanger or Corrugated Tube in Tube Heat Exchanger.

Our standard range of units are designed for duties from 100 to 1,000 kW, and are supplied skid mounted and with all components piped up.

Alternatives duties can be quoted for on request.

Advantages

• Complete package ready to install
  
• High operating efficiency
  
• Small footprint saves on space
  

The basic system consists of:

• Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger or Corrugated Tube in Tube Heat Exchanger
  
• Steam control valve complete with actuator
  
• PT100 temperature sensor
  
• 3 term controller & enclosure
  

Options include:

• High temperature shut-down
  
• Pumping trap set
  
• Steam pressure reduction
  
• Water circulating pump
  
• Buffer vessel to reduce boiler load

Custom Built Systems

Increasingly we are being called upon to supply packaged heat exchanger systems specifically engineered to suit customer requirements. We work closely with our customers to ensure the systems supplied are tailored to the meet their exact requirements.

Custom Built Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) to heating water packaged Plate Exchanger. Incorporates control valve, temperature sensors, flow switch, pressure relief valve, vents and drains, Binder test points, isolation valves and local control panel.

Custom built Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) to domestic hot water packaged plate heat exchanger. Pipework arranged to give minimum footprint due to severe space constraints.