U-Turn
A new concept in flooded evaporator module design.
A New Concept In Separator Design Liquid control The U-Turn is designed for use with most
common level c ontrol device types. The vertical liquid drop leg
The Alfa Laval Plate Heat Exchanger technology enables
acts as the liquid-volume and level-indicating column.
efficient evaporation with small temperature approaches.
Alfa Laval designed the U-Turn separator to ensure efficiency Easy connection access The front plate is designed for con-
and to achieve smaller overall dimensions for easier and venient access to both p
rimary and secondary connections
more compact installations.
Oil drain Integrated oil drain assembly
The new concept in Sliding support The U-Turn design allows for thermal
flooded evaporator module design offers expansion, ensuring no buildup of thermal tensions.
– Enhanced separation efficiency via gravity and centrifugal
effects Maintenance No additional steel supports are needed –
both sides of the PHE are accessible for maintenance.
– Insignificant internal pressure losses
– Compact design, low ammonia charge and reduced hold-up Three-point support The separator is supported entirely by
– Short vertical ammonia driving columns to allow for small the PHE. No further supports are required:
temperature approaches and high system efficiency – One lift
– Easy setup and levelling
– Reduced height and compact profile allow for this pack-
– Easy access for cleaning
aged evaporator system to be installed in one piece in
narrow spaces. Left or right Available in both configurations
The U-Turn evaporator module design versus traditional separator design.
The U-Turn flooded evaporator module design Overall Dimensions
vs. traditional separator designs: 2 models DN100 DN150
– Shorter height and length allow for packages to be Height m 1.4 2.3
installed on site in one piece without dismantling
Width m 0.7 1.0
– All ammonia connections access the same side
– Light-weight and easily installed Length m 1.4-2.1 2.3-3.5
– Low refrigerant charge and reduced internal volume
Material
– Shorter width without any external steel supports
Entirely Stainless Steel 304.
– Integrated oil drain
– Stainless steel – no surface treatment, no corrosion. Options
Right and left configuration.
Capacities
Extended oil separator pot volume.
2 models with adopted U-Turn lengths cover ammonia
capacities from 200 to 1400 kW at 0°C evaporation and Factory fitted nozzles for most valves and instrumentations.
from 50 to 500 kWE at -40°C evaporation. Drip tray with insulation and brackets.
ERC00224EN 1103 Alfa Laval reserves the right to change specifications without prior notification.
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