When using a brazed plate heat exchanger in refrigerant systems, some considerations have to be made. Some are related to the refrigerant application itself, others are related to the brazed plate heat exchanger as a specific component. This chapter offers practical advice on utilizing the brazed plate heat exchanger optimally and on avoiding potential problems related to refrigerant applications.
8. Practical advice
8.1 Brazed plate heat exchanger construction and denomination
8.2 Installation guide
8.3 Recommended port connections
8.4 Freeze protection
8.5 Corrosion
8.6 Fouling
8.7 Cleaning in Place
8.8 Water hammer