A Plate Heat Exchanger
Patent No. EP3859260 (titled "A Plate Heat Exchanger") was filed by Alfa Laval Vicarb on Jan 29, 2020. The application was issued on Jun 21, 2023.
Patent Summary
A plate heat exchanger with improved sealing arrangement, comprising a top head, bottom head, four side panels, and four corner girders forming a sealed enclosure around a stack of heat transfer plates. The enclosure is sealed by a continuous segmented gasket assembly, comprising multiple graphite segments, located in a groove between the side panels and corner girders, top head, and bottom head. The gasket assembly is designed to maintain its sealing performance even after decompression, providing a reliable and cost-effective sealing solution for high-pressure applications.
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EP3859260
- Application Number
- EP20154301A
- Filing Date
- Jan 29, 2020
- Status
- Revoked
- Jun 13, 2025
- Publication Date
- Jun 21, 2023
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