Tetra Pak® Plate Heat Exchangers M
ALS-version
Application
Pasteurization and general cooling/heating of dairy, bev-
erages, viscous and other liquid food products, CIP liquids
and water.
Working principle
Tetra Pak ® Plate Heat Exchangers consist of a pack of cor-
rugated metal plates with portholes for the passage of
two fluids between which heat transfer takes place.
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 that seals the channel
and directs the fluids into alternate channels. The number
of plates is determined by the flow rate, physical proper-
ties of the fluids, pressure drop and temperature program.
The plate corrugations promote fluid turbulence and sup-
port the plates against differential pressure.
Design
Frame
The plates and the pressure plate are suspended from an
upper carrying bar and aligned by a lower guiding bar,
both of which are fixed to the frame plate and support col-
umn. Some tightening bolts are equipped with ball bear-
ing washers in order to facilitate opening and closing of
the unit.
The frame is designed for floor mounting. Fixed feet are
standard. A single unit may comprise several heat ex-
changers, separated by connection plates with inter-
changeable connections. (Not valid for Tetra Pak Plate
Heat Exchanger MS3.)
Tetra Pak Plate Heat Exchangers are built in a modular de-
sign, which makes them easy to rebuild and adapt for new
applications.
Plates
The corrugation of the plates provides a passage between
the plates, supports each plate against the adjacent one
and enhances the turbulence, resulting in efficient heat
transfer. Corner ports and gaskets are arranged so that
the two media flow through alternate channels.
The plates have a chevron pattern for maximum strength
at high working pressures. Different chevron designs are
available in order to achieve optimal high heat transfer
and low pressure drop. A unique distribution area pro-
vides an even flow over the plate surface.
The hanging system enables easy handling of the plates
in the frame. This together with corner guiding results in a
strong plate pack. The plates are reversible and have par-
allel flow, which means only one type of plate is needed.
Gaskets
The plates are supplied with glue-free Clip-On gaskets,
which are easy to replace, even with the plates still hang-
ing in the frame.
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Standard materials
Frame
Tetra Pak ® Plate Heat Exchanger M3: frame plate and
pressure plate of solid stainless steel.
Tetra Pak Plate Heat Exchanger M6 and M10: frame plate,
pressure plate and connection plate of mild steel clad with
stainless steel with a glass-blasted finish. Outer surfaces in
selected grades of stainless steel. Movable nuts on tight-
ening bolts in chromium-plated brass.
The frames follows the ALS standard which is an internal
set of rules to certify a plate heat exchanger in countries
where no local pressure vessel requirements is applicable.
Tetra Pak Plate Heat Exchanger M in accordance with ALS
standard is available in selective markets only.
Plates
Stainless steel AISI 304, AISI316, titanium or SMO.
Dimensions
Gaskets
Overall length (H) vary depending on number of plates
NBRFF, NBRP or EPDMFF. Clip-On design.
and connection plates. Recommended free space around
the unit is 1.0 meters at sides and frame front end.
Optional equipment
Measurements
• Protection sheets M3 M6 M10 M11
• Adjustable legs, low or high B (mm) 180 305 451 473
C (mm) 60 140 223 218
• Wrench
D (mm) 357 640 719 1 338
• Double-wall plates (sizes M3, M6 and M15) E* (mm) 545 909 1 054 -
• Test and material certificates E** (mm) - 1 018 ±25 1 280 ±30 2 087 ±50
• Testing by authorized third-party inspectors F* (mm) 142 181 214 -
F** (mm) - 290 ±25 440±30 430 ±50
• Test and material certificates
G* (mm) 206 320 470 -
All options are not available on all models
G** (mm) - 350 534 670
H (mm) 260-530 570-1 930 690-2 280 1 400-3 820
Technical data * Valid for standard/fixed feet
** Valid for adjustable feet
Connections N.B. Some models are not as shown in the picture above
DIN, SMS, TRI-CLAMP, B.S./RJT and IDF/ISO male parts.
Connections
Mechanical design pressure (g)/Temperature M3 M6 M10 M11
M3, M6 & M10 1.0 MPa (10 bar)/160°C Diameter (mm) 25 51 76/101.6 76/101.6
M11 1.6 MPa (16 bar)/160°C
Plates
M3 M6 M10 M11
Capacity
© Tetra Pak International S.A., 2014, 23850, GB

Surface (m²) 0.032 0.14 0.22 0.50

M3 M6 M10 M11
Thickness (mm) 0.5/0.6 0.5/0.6 0.5/0.6 0.5/0.6
Pasteurization, L/h - 11 000 15 000 25 000
Heating/cooling, L/h 4 500 15 000 65 000 70 000
Water, L/h 8 000 35 000 130 000 130 000
Environment
The amount of energy consumed depends on the duty
the specific heat exchanger performs. Utility consumption
and heat recovery are optimized for each specific case.
Tetra Pak Plate Heat Exchangers consist of parts that can
be separated for recycling purposes.

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