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WSAC
WSAC Tip 10 - Perform regular audits
Let an Alfa Laval Niagara equipment specialist perform regular condition audits to optimize...
Spiral heat exchangers
SHE Tip 10 - Flush and drain before long shutdowns
Flush and/or drain the heat exchanger in cases of a long shutdown, when using corrosive fluid, or...
Spiral heat exchangers
SHE Tip 9 - Ensure the bolts are tightened
Tighten the unit as described in the installation manual during transportation or prolonged...
Spiral heat exchangers
SHE Tip 8 - Change gaskets after opening
Change the cover gaskets every time you open the cover. Alfa Laval recommends that you keep a set...
Spiral heat exchangers
SHE Tip 7 - Choose the optimum cleaning method...
Use a cleaning method that is optimized for your heat exchanger. With cleaning-in-Place (CIP) or...
Spiral heat exchangers
SHE Tip 6 - Keep solids load within specifications
Always operate in accordance with the design rate to avoid thickening or clogging with fluids...
Spiral heat exchangers
SHE Tip 5 - Monitor performance
Monitor the heat exchanger’s performance and pressure drop proactively in order to better plan...
Spiral heat exchangers
SHE Tip 4 - Ensure proper venting
Make sure that the unit is properly vented before start-up. We suggest you contact Alfa Laval to...
Spiral heat exchangers
SHE Tip 3 - Avoid pressure shocks
Open and close valves slowly to avoid water hammer from pressure surges during start-up and...
Spiral heat exchangers
SHE Tip 2 - Use the lifting lugs
Lift the unit by its lifting lugs and not by the connections or the cover lug.
Spiral heat exchangers
SHE Tip 1 - Depressurize before opening
Never open a unit if one or both channels are pressurized. Any attempt to do so may cause...
Energy
Alfa Laval joins the Global CCS Institute to...
Alfa Laval has joined the Global CCS Institute to support the accelerated deployment of carbon...