PLATEflow
- Solid Copper Construction
- Sizes from 200-2000 Litres
- Shell Manufactured to BS 853
- Compact Installation
- Constant Hot Water
Principle of Design
The Plate Heat Exchanger is sized to deliver a ‘design’ flow
rate. This flow rate is constantly available at all times, even when the
store is depleted.
The store is sized to deliver the peak flow rate over the required time
period. If the flow at the taps is equal or less than the design flow rate,
all secondary water is drawn off through the plate heat exchanger. The buffer
is only used when the design flow rate is exceeded in periods of high demand.
Because of the design of the store, even when cold, the normal flow rate
is still available for use. When the flow falls below the design flow rate
after a period of peak use, the excess is used to recharge the store.
The charging pump is in constant operation ensuring the store is kept topped
up as necessary.
- The McDonald Engineers’ PLATEflow has been designed to supply hot water in situations where the demand is not constant e.g. hospitals, factories, hotels etc.
- The PLATEflow package effectively decreases the amount of hot water stored, while still providing the peak flow rates required.
- Supplied pre-assembled the PLATEflow can significantly reduce installation and commissioning time.
- Can be supplied as either a vented, tank fed unit or suitable for unvented use directly from the mains or a booster pump set.
- All copper construction and system design effectively eliminates potential for legionella. No need for extra destratification pumps.
Specifying a PLATEflow is simple — call 01592 611123
and let us know the design and peak flow rates, along with the output pressure
required and we can design a unit to suit your requirements.
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