Plate Heat Exchangers

for Marine Applications

www.tranter.com
 There are times when the
reliability of your equipment
is crucial!
When conditions are tough, crew and equipment are really
put to the test. The main engine oil cooler and central freshwater
cooler simply have to work. There is no room for compromise when
the sea is rough and the harbour far away.

That’s why Tranter offers you the very best. Reliable, compact, and
efficient plate heat exchangers that are easy to service and maintain.
So, it's no wonder they can be found on board countless vessels all
around the world – from luxury yachts to huge container vessels,
supertankers and offshore rigs.

Tranter offers an extensive range of gasketed plate heat exchangers

specially designed for marine applications. This, combined with our
extensive experience and solid technical expertise within marine and
industrial applications, makes us a world leader.

For many decades our plate heat exchangers have proved to be the
perfect solution for various closed-circuit cooling systems at sea.
They are also frequently found in other applications on board, such
as tap-water production systems and HVAC systems.


No unnecessary ballast
Why fill up your engine room with heavy, bulky equipment, when
efficiency and economy are vital factors?

A plate heat exchanger from Tranter is only about 1/3 the size and
1/6 of the weight of a shell-and-tube exchanger of comparable
performance. Even if it seems more reasonable to invest in a tube
exchanger, this would have a much higher life cycle cost than a
plate heat exchanger.

One reason is that the heat transfer properties of a plate heat ex-
changer are 3 to 5 times higher. Another is the close temperature
approach which is as low as 1K.
Efficiency pays off!

A plate heat exchanger offers many advantages compared with

conventional shell-and-tube exchangers

• Up to 50% more efficient

• Up to 90% more compact

• 3-5 times higher k-values

• Unique turbulent flow design

• Closer temperature approach – as low as 1K

• Far less material – less use of exotic alloys or titanium


 Keep cool for smooth
and reliable operation

Sea Water
Tap Water
High Temp. Fresh Water Camshaft
Lube Oil Cooler
Fresh Water

Lube Oil
Main Engine
Lube Oil Cooler

Stern Tube
Lube
Oil Cooler

Central Freshw


 Central cooling systems
A central cooling system consists of central coolers that use sea
water to cool a secondary circuit with fresh water. This circuit passes
through a battery of other coolers, such as lubrication oil cooler,
jacket water cooler, turbo-charging air cooler etc.

Using fresh water in the secondary circuit, minimizes corrosion,

scaling and redundancy in machines and equipment and ensures
smooth operation. At the same time the cost for repair and replace-
ment will be kept to a minimum.

Central Freshwater Coolers Main Engine Lube Oil Cooler

Fresh Water Generator

Jacket Water Cooler

Jacket Water Cooler Stern Tube Lube Oil Cooler

water Coolers


 Our experts will guide you
to the right solution
Tranter is a world leader in plate heat exchangers. We have
extensive experience of heat transfer solutions for marine,
off-shore, HVAC and industrial applications around the world.
Our mission is to help you achieve the optimum solution with regard
to performance efficiency, payback and energy conservation.

Our marine programme encompasses plate heat exchangers that fulfil

any capacity requirement. Our patented Ultra­flex design means that
we can closely match precise heat exchanger requirements with just a
few plate designs. Plates are available in stainless steel, and titanium
as standard, but are also available in other materials. We can also
offer frames constructed from aluminium etc. when it is important
to keep the weight low.

Quality all the way

At Tranter we enlist cutting-edge technology in our manu­facturing
processes. Raw materials are subject to rigorous quality speci­
fi­cations. Exact measurements and metall­urgical analyses are
performed in accordance with our Total Quality Management
System. Fully-automated plate presses ensure consistent high quality
and plate uniformity time after time. After assembly each plate heat
exchanger is tested, and the results are incorporated into a data bank.
Before packing and shipping, we carry out a final check.
Nothing is left to chance.


 Service and maintenance
made easy
A Tranter plate heat exchanger consists of very few parts and is very
compact. The plates have a unique plate design, called Ultraflex,
which enables exact matching for any application. Performance
adjustments are easily made by adding or removing plates. It is also
possible to achieve both symmetrical and asymmetrical flow and full
turbulence in each, thus maximizing the heat transfer efficiency and
minimizing fouling.

When it comes to service, you will discover how quick and easy it
is to dismantle the exchangers for inspection, cleaning and main-
tenance.

Roller assembly
Removable cover Plate pack
Gasket Guide bar
Fixed cover

A global service network

Our service network of representatives and
engineers in Europe, Asia, Australia, Middle
East and North America will back you up
with support and services. They can also train
your staff in handling day-to-day mainte-
nance themselves. You will meet experts who
can answer any questions that may arise.
Sales Company
Contact us for more information Agent
Factory


 Marine Plate Heat Exchangers

GL-13/ GX-26 GX-42 GX-51 GX-64 GX-91 GX-60 GX-100 GX-140

GC-16 GC-26 GC-51 GC-60
Connection size Connection size Connection size Connection size
Ø50 mm Ø100 mm Ø150 mm Ø200 mm

GX-85 GX-145 GX-205 GLP-230, 330, 430

GL-85 GL-145 GL-205
Connection size Connection size
Ø300 mm Ø400/450/500 mm


Type Connection B H D E F Channel plate materials
mm mm mm mm mm mm
AISI 304
GL-13/GC-16    50 320   840 140     592 135 AISI 316
Titanium
GX-26N 100 450 1080 163.5 779 226
GC-26N 100 450 1080 163.5 779 226
GX-42 N 100 450 1490 163.5 1189 226 Max. working pressure

GX-51 N 150 585 1730 300 1143 300

N 10 bar
GC-51 N 150 585 1730 300 1143 300 P 16 bar
GX-64 P 150 626 1910 300 1320 285 S 25 bar
GX-91 P 150 626 2390 300 1800 285

GX-60 P 200 825 1700 350 910 420 Gaskets

GC-60 P 200 825 1700 350 910 420 Nitril
GX100 P 200 825 2280 350 1490 420
EPDM
GX-85 P 300 1060 1985 360 1140 570 FPM
GX-145 P 300 1060 2565 360 1720 570 Viton®
GX-205 P 300 1060 3145 360 2300 570
Max. working temp.
GLP-230 N 400 1510 3172 417.5 2155 700 Nitril 140°C
GLP-230 N 450 1510 3172 442.5 2105 700 EPDM 160°C
GLP-230 N 500 1510 3172 450 2090 700 FPM 180°C
GLP-330 N 400 1510 3782 417.5 2765 700
GLP-330 N 450 1510 3782 442.5 2715 700 Approvals
GLP-330 N 500 1510 3782 450 2700 700
SAQ, TTK, TÜV, ABS,
GLP-430 N 400 1510 4392 417.5 3375 700 GL, LRS, NK, BV,
GLP-430 N 450 1510 4392 442.5 3325 700 DNV, RINA, KR, China-
GLP-430 N 500 1510 4392 450 3310 700 Class, USSR

Frame type N/P


 Conventional Plates (GC)
The corrugated plates have a gasket along the periphery. There are
also gaskets around two of the four ports, which means that only
one of the two fluids has access to the heating surface. The next plate
has gaskets around the other two ports. Thus a channel system is
created where two fluids pass through every other channel respec-
tively. Leakage between the two fluids is not possible thanks to double
gaskets around the ports. The pressure drop and heat transfer are
dependent on factors such as the arrow angle of the plate pattern.
High-theta plate Low-theta plate An obtuse arrow angle (high-theta plate) means high resistance and
a high thermal driving force. An acute angle (low-theta plate) means
a low pressure drop but a lower thermal driving force.

Ultraflex Plates (GX)

Our unique, patented Ultraflex plate design features two angles for
each plate size. The plates are available with a herringbone pattern
with either an acute or obtuse angle, making it possible to achieve
six combinations of channels. An obtuse angle (high-theta plate)
gives high resistance an acute angle (low-theta plate) and a low
pressure drop. This allows our heat exchangers to be optimized for
the characteristics of each individual application. If you have dif-
ferent flow rates in the primary and secondary circuits, your plate
High-theta plate Low-theta plate heat exchangers can be designed with asymmetrical channels for
maximum heat transfer efficiency and economy.

Our unique Ultraflex design

allows the two plates to be
turned and rotated, giving
six combinations of high- and
low-theta plate pairs, matching
the performance parameters of
your application.

HS= HD= MS=

High-theta, High-theta, Medium-theta,
same direction different directions same direction

LS= LD= MD=

Ultraflex allows asymmetrical designs, with each circuit Low-theta, Low-theta, Medium-theta,
individually optimized for heat transfer. same direction different directions different directions

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 Plate heat exchanger accessories

Instrument flanges

Hydraulic
tightening tool

Liners

Back flush

Strainer port Strainer CIP– Cleaning-in-Place

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 Tranter is a global company, represented in all continents. We are close to
our customers via our own companies, agents and distributors. We have been
supplying top quality and performance heat exchangers since we started 65
years ago. Thanks to our long experience and local presence, we can always
offer our customers local service.

Tranter has production facilities in Sweden, India and the USA, all certified
to ISO9001

Tranter International AB Marine representatives around the world

EUROPE AUSTRALIA ASIA/SOUTH EAST Japan
Sweden (Head Office) Sydney Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia Showa Industrial Co., Ltd.
Tranter International AB Tranter Heat Exchangers Pty. Ltd. Viking Engineering Pte Ltd Tel: +81 823 72 1818
Order/Service department Tel. +61 299 79 72 39 Tel: +65 677 750 55 Fax: +81 823 74 05 88
Tel. +46 521 27 78 00 Fax +61 299 79 7213 Fax: +65 677 921 76 Seamate Inc.
Fax +46 521 67 393 Tel: +81 82 235 23 51
ASIA/MIDDLE EAST ASIA/FAR EAST Fax: +81 82 235 23 52
Italy U.A.E, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, China, Hong Kong
Zephyr Trading s.r.l Iran, Saudi Arabien Tranter Beijing Taiwan
Via Valdilocchi,2 Dubai Drydocks Tel: +86 106 437 94 90 Kung Hai Enterprise Corp.
19126 La Spezia Tel: +971 4 345 06 26 Fax: +86 106 436 65 83 Tel: +886 7 236 59 30 Ext. 201
TEL.+39 0187 50 23 41 Fax: +971 4 345 01 16 Fax: + 886 7 236 95 00
Fax.+39 0187 50 33 35
Korea
NORTH AMERICA Martec Trading, Pusan
USA Tel: +82 51 610 15 66
Tranter International AB Inc Fax: +82 51 610 15 68
Tel. +1 940 723 71 25
Fax +1 940 723 51 31
95100-9520  2006-06

Tranter International AB Tranter, Inc.

Maria Skolgata 79B, SE-118 53 Stockholm, Sweden P.O. Box 2289, Wichita Falls, TX 76307, USA
Tel: +46 8 442 49 70, Fax: +46 8 442 49 80 Tel: +1 940 723 7125, Fax: +1 940 723 5131
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