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Flatp plate heat exchangers

Tim_5
Tim_5 Member Posts: 37
in Radiant Heating
Does anyone have comments on small flat plate heat exchangers for domestic hot water/radiant floor and solar heat transfer.

Pretty vague question, just want to get some basic comments



Thanks,

Tim 

Comments

  • Ironman
    Ironman Member Posts: 7,510
    We Use Them Regularly

    The only real issue that we normally experience is scaling when used on an open loop. In that case, we install isolation/purge valves like you would with a tankless water heater so it can be de-scaled.
    Bob Boan
    You can choose to do what you want, but you cannot choose the consequences.
  • tim smith
    tim smith Member Posts: 2,807
    Re: flat plates

    I use them quite often for commercial dhw production. We use the GEA heat exchangers and oversize them for lower temp boiler water to keep in condensing mode. Try to size boiler temp to dhw temp as close as is feasible for this.
  • james patrick
    james patrick Member Posts: 70
    great online simulation

    flatplateselect.com



    My flat plate heat exchanger works great for DHW
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