| PARAMETERS
|
Ecoflux* * CTHE |
Shell & Tube
Heat Exchanger |
Plate
Heat Exchanger |
| Heat Transfer Coefficient |
High |
Low |
High |
| High Pressure applications |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| High Temperature applications |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Temperature Distribution |
Uniform |
Non Uniform |
Uniform |
| Two Phase Application |
Excellent |
Good |
Poor |
| Aseptic Processing applications |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Product Burn-out |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dead Areas / spots |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Products with Solid Particles |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Products with High Viscosity |
Yes |
Limited |
No |
| Product Hold-up / losses |
Low |
High |
Low |
| Leakage Risk |
Low |
Low |
High |
| Overall Size |
Low |
High |
Low |
| Response to Cleaning in Place ( CIP ) |
High |
Medium |
Low |
| Extension of Units / Modules |
Yes |
No |
Limited |
| Ease of Inspection |
High |
Medium |
Low |
| Maintenance Cost / Spares Cost |
Low |
Medium |
High |