Quick Answer: Plate Type Heat Exchanger Apparatus uses an S.S. plate heat exchanger (200 X 400mm) arranged for counter flow between hot water from a 3 KW geyser and cold water. Thermometers, flow control valves and a calibrated measuring vessel give the readings for heat transfer rate, LMTD and effectiveness.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
S.S. plate heat exchanger, 200 x 400 mm
Counter flow connections; hot and cold fluids pass between alternate plates
Geyser of 3 KW capacity for hot water
Calibrated water flow measuring vessel
Thermometers for inlet and outlet temperatures; flow control valves
Optional rotameters and multichannel digital temperature indicator
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Heat exchanger
S.S. plate type, 200 x 400 mm
Hot water
Geyser, 3 KW capacity
Flow measurement
Calibrated measuring vessel (rotameters optional)
Temperature
Thermometers (multichannel digital temperature indicator optional)
Controls
Flow control valves
Floor space
1.5 m x 1 m
Supply
230 V, 15 A, AC with earthing connection
Water supply
About 10 lit/min
About This Product
Hot water from the geyser and cold water pass between alternate plates, with the connections positioned to make the exchanger counter flow. From the measurements, students determine heat transfer rate, LMTD, heat transfer coefficients and effectiveness. As HEAT TRANSFER LAB options, rotameters can replace the measuring vessel and a multichannel digital temperature indicator can replace the thermometers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is the plate heat exchanger parallel or counter flow? Counter flow: the inlet and outlet connections are positioned so that the exchanger works as a counter flow type.
Q2. What optional accessories are available? Rotameters to measure water flow rates instead of the measuring vessel, and a multichannel digital temperature indicator instead of thermometers.
