Alfalaval FrontLine ClipLine User manual

Gasketed plate heat exchangers
FrontLine™ ClipLine®
Lit. Code 200000420-4-EN-GB
Instruction Manual

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Contents
1 Introduction...................................................................................................................7
1.1 Intended use..............................................................................................................7
1.2 Reasonably foreseeable misuses..............................................................................7
1.3 Prior knowledge.........................................................................................................7
1.4 Delivered technical information................................................................................. 8
1.5 Warranty conditions...................................................................................................8
1.6 Advice........................................................................................................................8
1.7 Environmental compliance........................................................................................ 9
2 Safety..............................................................................................................................11
2.1 Safety considerations.............................................................................................. 11
2.2 Definitions of expressions........................................................................................11
2.3 Personal protective equipment................................................................................12
2.4 Working at height.....................................................................................................13
3 Description..................................................................................................................15
3.1 Components............................................................................................................ 15
3.2 Name plate.............................................................................................................. 17
3.3 A measure............................................................................................................... 19
3.4 Function...................................................................................................................20
3.5 Multi-section............................................................................................................ 21
3.6 Multi-pass................................................................................................................ 22
3.7 Identification of plate side........................................................................................22
4 Installation................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Before installation, lifting and transport................................................................... 23
4.2 Requirements.......................................................................................................... 25
4.3 Crate handling......................................................................................................... 27
4.3.1 Crate — Inspection.................................................................................... 28
4.3.2 Lifting and transportation........................................................................... 28
4.4 Unpacking the crate.................................................................................................30
4.4.1 Manufactured sides — Opening................................................................ 31
4.4.2 Flip box — Opening................................................................................... 32
4.4.3 Crafted sides — Opening...........................................................................33
4.4.4 Inspection after uncrating...........................................................................34
4.5 Lifting the equipment............................................................................................... 35
4.6 Raising.....................................................................................................................40
4.7 Assemble stands..................................................................................................... 42
4.8 Inspection before installation...................................................................................43

5 Operation..................................................................................................................... 45
5.1 Start-up....................................................................................................................45
5.2 Unit in operation...................................................................................................... 47
5.3 Shut-down............................................................................................................... 47
6 Maintenance.............................................................................................................. 49
6.1 Cleaning – Product side.......................................................................................... 50
6.2 Cleaning – Non-product side...................................................................................53
6.3 Opening...................................................................................................................55
6.3.1 Bolt configuration....................................................................................... 55
6.3.2 Opening procedure.................................................................................... 55
6.4 Manual cleaning of opened units.............................................................................59
6.4.1 Deposits removable with water and brush.................................................59
6.4.2 Deposits not removable with water and brush...........................................60
6.5 Closing.....................................................................................................................61
6.6 Pressure test after maintenance..............................................................................64
6.7 Regasketing.............................................................................................................65
6.7.1 Clip-on / ClipGrip........................................................................................65
7 Storage of the plate heat exchanger.........................................................67
7.1 Storage in crate....................................................................................................... 67
7.2 Taken out of service.................................................................................................68

1 Introduction
This manual provides information needed to install, operate and carry out
maintenance of your gasketed plate heat exchangers.
The following models are covered in this manual:
• Clip 3
• Front 6
• Front 8
• Front 10
• Front 15
1.1 Intended use
The intended use of this equipment is to transfer heat in accordance with a
decided configuration.
All other use is prohibited. Alfa Laval will not be held responsible for injury or
damage if the equipment is used for any other purpose than the intended use
described above.
1.2 Reasonably foreseeable misuses
• Do not lift or transport the crate nor the equipment in any other way than
stated in this instruction manual.
• Connect a pipe in the way it is meant to be connected to the plate heat
exchanger. Gasket and lining can be damaged if a pipe is connected in the
wrong way.
• On semi-welded units it is a safety issue if the wrong pipe is connected to
the wrong port, double check that the correct media is connected to the
correct port according to the PHE drawings.
• It is a risk to damage the hangers if you hang in or move many plates at a
time. It is recommended to handle one or a few plates at a time.
• When setting the A measure, always tighten the bolts crosswise, evenly,
and a little at a time to avoid diagonal shifting and snaking. For information
regarding the A measure, see Section A measure in the Chapter
Description.
• After a stop, increase the flow gently to avoid deformed plates.
• At a start, raise the temperature gently to avoid cracks in the gaskets or
create a blow-out.
1.3 Prior knowledge
The plate heat exchanger shall be operated by persons who have studied the
instructions in this manual and have knowledge of the process. This includes
knowledge of precautions regarding media type, pressures, temperatures in
the plate heat exchanger as well as specific precautions required by the
process.
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Maintenance and installation of the plate heat exchanger shall be done by
persons who have knowledge and authorization according to local regulations.
This may include actions such as piping, welding and other kind of
maintenance.
For maintenance actions not described in this manual, contact your Alfa Laval
representative for advice.
1.4 Delivered technical information
For the manual to be considered complete, the following delivered
documentation must be accessible to the users of this instructions manual:
•Declaration of Conformity
•Spare parts list
A bill of material as the equipment is built.
•Plate hanging list
A description of the channel plate installation.
•Technical specification
Connection information, measurements, and section information.
•Plate heat exchanger (PHE) drawing
A drawing of the delivered plate heat exchanger.
The weight of the delivered plate heat exchanger as well as all dimensions
can be found on the delivered PHE drawing.
The listed documents are unique for the delivered product (equipment serial
number). Instructions shall be accompanied, where appropriate, by the
technical documents, drawings and diagrams necessary for a full
understanding of these instructions.
The PHE drawing mentioned in this manual are the drawings included in the
delivery.
1.5 Warranty conditions
The warranty conditions are usually included in the signed sales contract prior
to the order of the delivered plate heat exchanger. Alternatively, the warranty
conditions are included in the sales offer documentation or with a reference to
the document specifying the valid conditions. If faults occur during the
specified warranty period, always consult your local Alfa Laval representative
for advice.
Report to the local Alfa Laval representative, the date when the plate heat
exchanger was put into operation .
1.6 Advice
Always consult your local Alfa Laval representative for advice on:
• New plate pack dimensions if you intend to change the number of plates
• Selection of gasket material if operating temperatures and pressures are
permanently changed, or if another medium is to be processed in the plate
heat exchanger
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1.7 Environmental compliance
Alfa Laval endeavours to perform its own operations as cleanly and efficiently
as possible, and to take environmental aspects into consideration when
developing, designing, manufacturing, servicing and marketing its products.
Waste management
Separate, recycle, or dispose of all material and components in a safe, and
environmentally responsible way, or according to national legislation or local
regulations. If there is any uncertainty regarding what material a component is
made of, contact the local Alfa Laval sales company. Use a certified (ISO
14001 or similar) scrapping or waste handling company.
Unpacking
Packing material consists of wood, plastics, cardboard boxes and, in some
cases, metal straps.
• Wood and cardboard boxes can be reused, recycled or used for energy
recovery.
• Plastics should be recycled or burnt at a licensed waste incineration plant.
• Metal straps should be sent for material recycling.
Maintenance
• All metal parts should be sent for material recycling.
• Oil and all non-metal wear parts must be taken care of in accordance with
local regulations.
Scrapping
At end of use, the equipment shall be recycled according to relevant, local
regulations. Besides the equipment itself, any hazardous residues from the
process liquid must be considered and dealt with in a proper manner. When in
doubt, or in the absence of local regulations, please contact the local Alfa
Laval sales company.
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2 Safety
2.1 Safety considerations
The plate heat exchanger shall be used and maintained in accordance with
Alfa Laval’s instructions in this manual. Incorrect handling of the plate heat
exchanger may result in serious consequences with injuries to persons and/or
property damage. Alfa Laval will not accept responsibility for any damage or
injury resulting from not following the instructions in this manual.
The plate heat exchanger should be used in accordance with the specified
configuration of material, media types, temperatures and pressure for your
specific plate heat exchanger
2.2 Definitions of expressions
WARNING Type of hazard
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Type of hazard
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE
NOTE indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.
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EN
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2.3 Personal protective equipment
Protective shoes
A shoe with a reinforced toe cap to minimize foot injuries caused by dropped
articles.
Protective helmet
Any helmet designed to protect the head from accidental injury.
Protective goggles
A pair of tight-fitting eyeglasses worn to protect the eyes from hazards.
Protective gloves
Gloves that protects the hand from hazards.
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Safety

2.4 Working at height
If the installation requires working at a height of two meters or higher, safety
arrangements must be taken in consideration.
WARNING Risk of falling.
For any kind of work at height, always ensure that safe means of access
is available and used. Follow local work at height regulations and
guidelines. Use scaffolds or a mobile work platform and a safety harness.
Create a safety perimeter around the working area and secure tools or
other objects from falling.
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Safety 2 EN
Safety

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Safety

3 Description
3.1 Components
1
8
3 59 10
2
4
7
6
Main components
1. Frame plate
Fixed plate with a various number of portholes for the connection of the
piping system. The carrying and guiding bar are attached to the frame
plate.
2. Carrying bar
Carries the plate pack and the pressure plate
3. Plate pack
Heat is transferred from one media to the other through the plates. The
plate pack consists of channel plates, end plates, gaskets and in some
cases transition plates.
4. Pressure plate
Moveable plate that can contain a various number of portholes for the
connection of the piping system.
5. Guiding bar
Keeps the channel plates, connection plates and the pressure plate
aligned at their lower end
6. Support column
Supports carrying and guiding bars.
7. Tightening bolts
Compress the plate pack between the frame plate and the pressure plate.
Remaining bolts are used as locking bolts.
8. Sanitary connections
Pipes with sanitary fittings or flanges allow the media to enter into or exit
from the plate heat exchanger.
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EN

9. Corner connections
Pipes with sanitary fittings or flanges allow the media to enter into or exit
from the plate heat exchanger.
10. Connection plate
A plate with corner connections for the connection of the piping system. A
connection plate divides the plate package into sections allowing two or
more heat transfer processes in one plate heat exchanger. A plate heat
exchanger can have several connection plates.
Multi-section and multi-pass
•Connection plate
Plate used to separate two or more services in one plate heat exchanger.
The plate pack performing such a service is called a section.
•Corners
The connection plates can be configured by selecting different corner
connections such as single, double, pass-through or blind.
•Partition plates
Solid stainless steel plates used in multi-pass configurations. Supports the
unholed ports of a turning plate.
•Section
When using connection plates, the plate heat exchanger will contain
several sections (plate packs).
Optional components
•Foot
Adjustable feet.
•Protection sheets
Cover the plate pack and protect against leakage of hot or aggressive fluids
and the hot plate pack.
•Bolt protection
Plastic or stainless steel tubes that protect the threads of the tightening
bolts.
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3.2 Name plate
The type of unit, manufacturing number and manufacturing year can be found
on the name plate. Pressure vessel details in accordance with the applicable
pressure vessel code are also given. The name plate is fixed to the frame
plate, most commonly, or the pressure plate. The name plate can be a steel
plate or a sticker label.
WARNING Risk of damage to equipment.
The design pressures and temperatures for each unit are marked on the
name plate. These must not be exceeded.
CAUTION Risk of damage to equipment.
Avoid aggressive chemicals for cleaning the plate heat exchanger when a
sticker label is used.
The design pressure (11) and the design temperature (10), as given on the
name plate, are the values against which the plate heat exchanger is
approved according to the pressure vessel code in question. The design
temperature (10) may exceed the maximum operating temperature (8) for
which the gaskets have been selected for. If the operating temperatures as
specified on the PHE drawing are to be changed the supplier should be
consulted.
1. Space for logotype
2. Open space
3. Website for service
4. Drawing of possible locations of connections/Location of 3A tag for 3A
units
5. Space for mark of approval
6. Warning, read manual
7. Date of pressure test
8. Maximum operating temperature
9. Manufacturer test pressure (PT)
10. Allowable temperatures Min/Max (TS)
11. Allowable pressures Min/Max (PS)
12. Decisive volume or volume for each fluid (V)
13. Locations of the connections for each fluid
14. Decisive fluid group
15. Year of manufacture
16. Serial number
17. Type
18. Manufacturer’s name
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10
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6
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18
15
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11
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7
3
TS
V
INLET → OUTLET
VOLUME
MIN./MAX.
ALLOWABLE PRESS.
→ →
STATISTICAL BASIS.
MANUFACTURER
FOR SERVICE:
PRESSURE TESTING PERFORMED ON
PRESSURE TESTED
MAX. OP. TEMP.
FLUID GROUP
YEAR OF MANUFACTURING:
MANUFACTURER:
ALLOWABLE TEMP.
MIN./MAX.
TYPE: SERIAL NUMBER:
PT
PS
Service
Year
Manufacturer
Fluid group
Inlet Outlet
Allowable press.
Allowable temp.
Volume V
Manufacturer
Serial No.
Type
Max. op. temp.
Test pressure date
WARNING
Min./Max. PS
Min./Max. TS
PT
16
Figure 1: Example of metallic name plate to the left and sticker label name plate
to the right
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3.3 A measure
The A measure is the distance from the frame plate (1) to the pressure plate
(2).
A
1 2
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3.4 Function
The plate heat exchanger consists of a pack of corrugated metal plates with
portholes for the input and output of the two separate fluids. The heat transfer
between the two fluids takes place through the plates.
The plate pack is assembled between a frame plate and a pressure plate and
compressed by tightening bolts. The plates are fitted with a gasket which seals
the channel and directs the fluids into alternate channels. The plate
corrugation promotes fluid turbulence and supports the plates against
differential pressure.
Figure 2: Principle of plate pack arrangement, gaskets facing the pressure plate.
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