Log-in Gasketed Plate HX Corrugated Tube HX Shell & Tube HX Hot Water Sets HX Testing Service & Parts Bio-Pharma Solutions Home Gasketed Plate HX Gasketed Plate HX Manuals & Info Plate Heat Exchanger Manuals & Info When To Open Your Heat Exchanger A plate heat exchanger maintenance and inspection schedule is dependent on many factors including environment (time, temperature and concentrations), frequency of use, and, in some cases, a mandate from a regulatory agency. Different industries have different maintenance requirements, and different processes have different effects on your heat exchanger. It is always best to establish a preventative maintenance schedule to maximize up-time. Some reasons why you would open a heat exchanger are: Visual inspection – ensure a clean in place process is working Cleaning – Some industries do not clean in place and require a manual cleaning Change plates and or gaskets Internal leakage General PHE Maintenance Regular maintenance will help ensure that your plate heat exchanger stays sanitary and operational. Regular PHE service procedures generally include: Pre-teardown: Valving off unit, draining of fluids, disconnection of pipes, verification of plate pack arrangement, and primary leak/contamination tests (such as Thermaline's patented CCT system) Teardown: Loosening of tie-bolts, disassembly of unit Cleaning: Gasket removal (if possible), plate cleaning Inspection: Start/flow gasket inspection and replacement as needed, plate inspection, frame and component inspection Reassembly to previous, exact configuration and optimal tightening of plate pack for maximum reliability and performance. Verification of unit functioning as desired. Opening your plate heat exchanger is the first step in inspecting the gasket and plate condition. Thermaline's service experts are able to provide maintenance and repairs as well as help create a maintenance plan for your plant. Manuals Thermaline Plate HX Manual Thermaline Automated Frame Manual Brochures Thermaline Brochure Thermaline PHE Brochure Single Page Thermaline Automated Frame Brochure Single Page Videos PHE Maintenance, Part 1 - Disassembly PHE Maintenance, Part 2 - How To Clean The Plates PHE Maintenance, Part 3 - How To Test The Plates PHE Maintenance, Part 4 - Gasket Installation PHE Maintenance, Part 5 - Assembling The Plate Pack PHE Maintenance, Part 6 - Inspection And Preparation PHE Maintenance, Part 7 - Reinstalling Plates PHE Maintenance, Part 8 - Manually Tightening The Heat Exchanger PHE Maintenance, Part 9 - Hydro-Testing And Cleaning Thermaline Automated PHE Frames Thermaline Tour Data Sheets T4 S Model Cut Sheet T4 U Model Cut Sheet T8 S Model Cut Sheet T8 U Model Cut Sheet T13 S Model Cut Sheet T13 E Model Cut Sheet T20 S Model Cut Sheet T20 E Model Cut Sheet Contact our Parts & Service Technicians Josh Peterson Sales & Service Please contact Josh Peterson directly at: (800) 767-6720 ext. 116 Phil Tweet Sales & Parts Please contact Phil Tweet directly at: (800) 767-6720 ext. 107 Contact us today for more information Brewery Heat Exchangers HX Testing Service & Testing Request Request for Quote FAQs C.C.T. Corrugated Tube P.H.E. T.A.P. Contact Us Request For Quote General About us Contact us Our distributors News Events FAQs C.C.T. Corrugated Tube P.H.E. T.A.P. Quick Links Design Hot Water Set Design Shell and Tube Request for Quote BeerCalc Resources Documents Picture Gallery Video Gallery 1(800)767-6720 • (253)833-7118 • Contact us 1531 14th St NW, Auburn, WA 98001 U.S.A. ©2021 Thermaline, Inc • Proudly manufactured in U.S.A.