PSV sizing for plate exchanger rupture

[cswosu]

Does anyone have any input on what size of hole might be expected in a plate exchanger if it should happen to rupture? Not quite as straight-forward as using the tube diameter in a shell and tube rupture case.

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[MJCronin]

cswosu,

Is this realistic ? My impression of the failure mode for a plate frame heat exchanger is gasket "blow-out"

Can you ever produce a "through the plate" hole by overpressurizing either side of a PHE ?

Contact APV or any of the other large PHE vendors and ask about the results of their test programs.

My opinion only.....

MJC

 

[cswosu]

MJC,

Thanks for the response. I'll give the manufacturer route a try.