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Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger Design Software

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Price: Single user license -> £90 GBP , Network licenses starting from £110 GBP

A Comprehensive Overview of Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger Design Software

The Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger Design (PHex) software is a specialized tool developed to facilitate the thermal analysis and calculation processes for Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers. This user-friendly software enables basic design calculations, excluding mechanical design aspects, through a structured sequence of intuitive click buttons.

With its straightforward interface, PHex allows users to calculate unknown temperatures, define plate dimensions and materials, and input parameters such as size and chevron angles. This flexibility makes it a valuable tool for engineers and designers working with heat exchangers.

Key Features of PHex

Here are the standout features that make PHex a versatile and practical solution:

Units and Conversions

Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger Design Software
  1. Supports both S.I Units and English (U.S.) Units.
  2. Integrated unit converter covering 23 types of measurements with over 200 unit conversions.

Database and Import Capabilities

  1. Access to a manufacturer’s plate database with details on more than 230 plates in the full version.
  2. Ability to import physical properties for both hot and cold sides from Microsoft Excel or the built-in WeBBusterZ Physical Properties Database.

Results Management

  1. Save and load project results for future use.
  2. Export results to an Engineering Data Sheet in Microsoft Excel or PDF format.
  3. Generate and print a summary of results directly from the software.
  4. Support for multiple cases within a single results grid.

Advanced Calculation Features

PHex offers a wide array of calculation tools, including but not limited to:

  1. Temperature and Flow Rate Estimation – Ideal for situations with insufficient data.
  2. Heat Load Calculations – Accounts for clean or fouled conditions.
  3. Effective Surface Area and Plate Count – Determines the total area and the number of plates required.
  4. Flow Profiles – Analyze counter-current and co-current flow temperature profiles.
  5. Pressure Drop Analysis – Calculates pressure drops for channels, ports, and the total system on both hot and cold sides.
  6. Reynolds and Nusselt Numbers – Includes 12 Nusselt number correlations for comprehensive analysis.
  7. Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient – Provides both clean and dirty coefficient calculations.
  8. Velocity and Mass Flow Calculations – Detailed metrics for ports and channels.
  9. Ability to specify a heat load and calculate two unknown temperatures simultaneously.

Included Databases and Customization Options

PHex enhances usability with an extensive database and customization features:

  1. A built-in physical properties database with data for over 1,450 components. Properties include thermal conductivity, density, viscosity, and heat capacity, along with critical points and melting/boiling temperatures.
  2. Tools to create custom databases for plates and fluids, allowing users to tailor projects to specific needs.
  3. Options to add custom Nusselt number correlations and integrate them into calculations.
  4. Comprehensive support for fouling factors, material thermal conductivities, and overall heat transfer coefficients.

Simplifying Complex Heat Exchanger Design

The Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger Design (PHex) software empowers users to handle intricate calculations with ease. Its robust features, intuitive interface, and extensive database integration make it an invaluable asset for engineers and professionals designing efficient and effective heat exchanger systems.

License

  • Single user license – This license is locked to computer and Permanent, can’t be removed once installed
  • Network license – This license is available to install on network. All users Must have a read/write access to a shared folder on your network. The license is valid for 3 YEARS from the date of activation. Other license terms are available during the purchase.

Demo Version

A demo version of the software is available for download. This version operates exclusively with the preloaded examples included within it. Unlike the full version, the demo has certain limitations. Please note that a fully functional demo version is not offered. To access the demo, click the link here.

Software Update History

To review the update history and version improvements of the software, click here.

Screenshots and Video Demonstrations

Explore screenshots of the software in our Flickr gallery by clicking here. For video demonstrations, visit our YouTube channel by following this link.

System Requirements

Microsoft .Net 4.8 framework Client profile
64MB RAM Minimum;
30MB free disk space;
Target operating system: Windows 11
The software will also work on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10