Plate heat exchangers for Heating & district heating
In heating and district heating systems, plate heat exchangers separate the primary from the secondary circuit and transfer high outputs in a small footprint.
Platecore supplies the right design and the suitable material for heating & district heating - engineered for the medium, output and operating conditions of your system.
Suitable designs
How duty, temperatures and pressure drop drive the selection is explained in our sizing guide.
Which design is best suited for district heating substations?
Gasketed plate heat exchangers are standard in district heating substations, as they can be rated for PN 16 and PN 25, are easy to clean, and remain dismantlable for periodic inspection.
What temperatures and pressures are typical in district heating networks?
District heating networks typically operate with primary flow temperatures of 80 - 130 °C and pressures up to PN 16. Modern low-temperature networks can run with 60 - 70 °C supply temperatures.
Must the plate heat exchanger comply with VDE or DVGW standards?
Yes. Units in potable water heating systems must be DVGW-certified. For heating water network connections, DIN EN 14337 and the technical connection conditions (TAB) of the respective district heating provider apply.
How is the plate heat exchanger sized for a district heating substation?
Decisive parameters are heat demand (kW), primary and secondary temperatures, flow rates, and permissible pressure drops. Our online configurator determines the appropriate model and provides initial guidance on heat transfer area and plate count.
Request a sizing
Describe your application in the configurator - you will receive an individual quote within one business day.
Online sizing