The Compact Brazed Heat Exchanger (CBE) allows media at different temperatures to
come into close proximity, separated only by channel plates that enable heat from one
media to be transferred to the other with very high efficiency. The concept is similar to the
older plate and frame technology, but without the gaskets and frame parts.
General (one phase)
The CBE shall be connected so that circuits flow co-currently to maximize performance of the CBE. Piping to the CBE shall be installed so that no pulsations or pressure peaks (from e.g. pump, valves, compressor, etc.) are transferred to the CBE. If the media contains particles larger than 1 mm it is recommended that a filter of mesh size 16-20 is installed in front of the CBE.
Evaporator
The CBE shall be installed standing with the refrigerant inlet connected to the lower port (F3 or P3) and with the
refrigerant outlet at the upper port (F1 or P1).
Condenser
The CBE shall be installed standing with the refrigerant inlet connected to the upper port (F1 or P1) and with the refrigerant outlet at the lower port (F3 or P3).