Tranter SUPERMAX® Shell & Plate Heat Exchangers

Tranter SUPERMAX® Shell & Plate Heat Exchangers are compact shell-and-plate heat exchangers designed for demanding heat transfer applications where gasketed plate-and-frame equipment may not be suitable.

The SUPERMAX® design combines plate heat transfer principles with a shell construction, allowing the exchanger to support elevated process conditions and applications involving liquids, gases, steam, and two-phase mixtures when properly specified for the system.

Process Controls Corporation - Tranter SUPERMAX® Shell & Plate Heat Exchangers

This product family is intended for industrial processes that require a heat exchanger configuration distinct from traditional gasketed plate-and-frame exchangers and welded block heat exchangers.

Tranter identifies SUPERMAX® shell-and-plate exchangers for challenging applications involving high or low temperature conditions, pressure requirements, special designs, and flow imbalance situations where shell-side flow may be part of the selection consideration.

For facilities evaluating shell-and-plate heat exchangers, SUPERMAX® provides an option for applications where compact construction, corrugated plate heat transfer surfaces, small hold-up volume, and responsive operation are important engineering factors.

Selection should be based on the specific process media, operating conditions, design requirements, materials, pressure ratings, temperature ratings, and connection details supported by the selected configuration and Tranter documentation.

Key Characteristics

Shell-and-plate heat exchanger construction for demanding industrial heat transfer applications
Designed for applications that may exceed gasketed exchanger limitations
Corrugated plate patterns that support turbulent flow and heat transfer performance
Small hold-up volume to support fast start-up and response to process changes
Suitable for applications involving liquids, gases, steam, and two-phase mixtures when properly specified
Can support large flow imbalance applications with higher flow rates on the shell side
Available in removable and welded structure types
Listed design code options include GB/T150, ASME VIII-1, EN13445-3, ASME U, PED, NR13, MOM, DOSH, PE(S)R and TSG
Listed plate material options include 304 LSS, 316 LSS, C-276, and 254 SMO
Listed shell material options include SA516 Gr.60, SA516 Gr.70, 304 SS, 304L SS, and 316L SS

Ideal Applications

Industrial heat transfer applications requiring shell-and-plate exchanger construction
Elevated pressure or high-/low-temperature applications that may exceed gasket limitations
Applications involving liquids, gases, steam, or two-phase mixtures
Processes requiring small hold-up volume and responsive operation
Systems with significant flow imbalance where shell-side flow capacity is a selection factor
Applications requiring removable or welded shell-and-plate configurations based on process needs