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Parameter study of the diagonal on a gasketed plate heat exchanger

Kabil, Benjamin LU (2022) In TFHF-5000 FHLM01 20212
Solid Mechanics
Department of Construction Sciences
Abstract
The aim of this thesis is to further develop the understanding of how different parameters related to the gasket groove of a heat exchanger affect the mechanical performance
of the product. Three different parameters with two different gasket materials were evaluated. Comparisons between the parameters where mainly made in terms of contact-
and leakage pressure but phenomena related to factors such as stress and strain were
also studied for explanatory reasons. The parameters were mainly analyzed in two steps
that included forming of the plates and a final gasket simulation. In the gasket simulation, the plates were first compressed onto each other with the gasket in between them.
After the compression, an internal fluid pressure was... (More)
The aim of this thesis is to further develop the understanding of how different parameters related to the gasket groove of a heat exchanger affect the mechanical performance
of the product. Three different parameters with two different gasket materials were evaluated. Comparisons between the parameters where mainly made in terms of contact-
and leakage pressure but phenomena related to factors such as stress and strain were
also studied for explanatory reasons. The parameters were mainly analyzed in two steps
that included forming of the plates and a final gasket simulation. In the gasket simulation, the plates were first compressed onto each other with the gasket in between them.
After the compression, an internal fluid pressure was added to the geometry.
From the results it was found that the parameters cannot solely be analyzed from a
plate perspective but that the relationship between the gasket and the plate geometry
has a major role in the outcome of the results. The incompressibility of the rubber
material used in the gasket is a factor that has to be accounted for when designing a
gasket groove. (Less)
Popular Abstract
Alfa Laval introduced its first commercial heat exchanger in 1938. Ever since, the heat exchanger has been a vital component in the food, energy, environment and marine industries. The design of the plates in a plate heat exchanger is today very optimized and small changes on the design can have significant impacts on the performance of the heat exchanger. A better performing heat exchanger can cut costs, reduce the environmental impact and optimize energy consumption for customers.
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author
Kabil, Benjamin LU
supervisor
organization
course
FHLM01 20212
year
type
H3 - Professional qualifications (4 Years - )
subject
publication/series
TFHF-5000
report number
TFHF-5246
language
English
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9078872
date added to LUP
2022-05-03 14:50:17
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  abstract     = {{The aim of this thesis is to further develop the understanding of how different parameters related to the gasket groove of a heat exchanger affect the mechanical performance
of the product. Three different parameters with two different gasket materials were evaluated. Comparisons between the parameters where mainly made in terms of contact-
and leakage pressure but phenomena related to factors such as stress and strain were
also studied for explanatory reasons. The parameters were mainly analyzed in two steps
that included forming of the plates and a final gasket simulation. In the gasket simulation, the plates were first compressed onto each other with the gasket in between them.
After the compression, an internal fluid pressure was added to the geometry.
From the results it was found that the parameters cannot solely be analyzed from a
plate perspective but that the relationship between the gasket and the plate geometry
has a major role in the outcome of the results. The incompressibility of the rubber
material used in the gasket is a factor that has to be accounted for when designing a
gasket groove.}},
  author       = {{Kabil, Benjamin}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{TFHF-5000}},
  title        = {{Parameter study of the diagonal on a gasketed plate heat exchanger}},
  year         = {{2022}},
}