MechPro an Exhibitor at Seattle Pacific Marine Expo
MechPro was pleased to be an exhibitor along with Case Marine and Industrial at the annual Seattle Pacific Marine Expo, held at CenturyLink Event Center Nov. 18-20th, 2015. This is the largest commercial marine tradeshow on the West Coast serving commercial mariners from Alaska to California.
Mechanical Cleaning Service
The following photos are of clean-in-place (CIP) mechanical cleaning service performed by MechPro Inc. at a large, well-known paper mill in the Pacific Northwest.
- Removal of piping (2 pass unit), opened it up.
- Pressure washing of both sides of each plate.
- MechPro Inc. custom built pressure washer puts out 8 GPM @ 4,500 psi
- Inspection of all gaskets.
- Reassembly and Final Quality Control Inspection
MechPro Inc.’s Commitment To “Green” Business Best Practices
• On-Line Procedures and Specification Employee Instruction
• Waste Minimization through Effective Rinsing Techniques
• Paper and Plastic Waste Recycling
• Reduction of Chemical Inventory and Just-in-time Chemical Ordering
• Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Detergents
• Hazardous Waste Recycling
MechPro’s Mechanical Cleaning Service utilizes standard industrial processes to remove contaminants from all mechanical parts which needs to be rendered clean. Cleaning contaminated parts involves two key steps; mass transfer and reaction kinetics. Contaminant removal through chemical means involves a chemical reaction that modifies the chemical composition of contaminants. Contaminant deposits are often multi-layered which may require a multi-step application process to remove all contaminants.
Mechanical Cleaning Services
- Chemical: alkaline and base solvents, thermal/non-thermal detergents
- Ultrasonic: non-abrasive cavitation
Call MechPro Inc. today at (800) 249-6709 for a quote and to schedule Mechanical Cleaning Services.
The Basics of Alkaline In-Process Cleaning for Metal Substrates
Government Services Administration : Non-ionic detergent and Alkaline detergents
Clean In Place (CIP) Module
MechPro’s CIP process ensures that process reactors, vessels and lines are free of organic and inorganic contaminants. The main benefits of CIP include lower facility operating costs, minimal dismantling of equipment and piping, reduced turn-around time for cleaning and eliminated exposure to hazardous materials or activities such as entry into tanks.
Plate Heat Exchanger Plates
MechPro Inc. continues to expand it’s operations and it’s inventory of heat exchanger plates. We can supply all makes and models and various materials (304 s.s., 316 s.s., titanium and hastelloy steel) in various thicknesses. Contact us for current pricing and availability.
MechPro Inc. is committed to providing the highest level of support to our customers through our specialized service center by offering all major brands of new OEM Industrial Plate Heat Exchanger Plates. MechPro offers preventive maintenance services and emergency uptime restoration service specifically for plate heat exchangers. MechPro also maintains an inventory of select refurbished heat exchanger plates for many different models. We ship direct from our warehouse to your required destination and expedited shipping is available if required.
Order your Spare Plate Heat Exchanger Plates from MechPro Inc.
Order your Replacement Plate Heat Exchanger Plates from MechPro Inc.
Call 1 800 249-6709
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What is a Heat Exchanger
You’re Searching for Info on ‘What is a Heat Exchanger?’
In simplest terms, the answer to your question “What is a Heat Exchanger?” is that it is a device used to transfer heat between one or more fluids for the purpose of cooling. The fluids might be separated by a solid dividing wall to prevent mixing or the fluids might come in direct contact with each other.
Heat exchangers are commonly used in many industries within a variety of environments for cooling and heating large scale industrial processes such as marine transport, food manufacturing, breweries, dairy, data center cooling, oil and gas refineries, paper and pulp, space heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, power generation, chemical plants, pharmaceuticals, petrochemical plants, petroleum refineries, natural-gas processing, sewage treatment and many more.
The 2 most common types of heat exchangers serviced by MechPro Inc. include:
Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers consist of series of metal tubes. One set of tubes contains the fluid that must be either heated or cooled. The second set of tubes contain fluid that runs over the tubes that are being heated or cooled so that it can either provide the heat or absorb the heat. A set of tubes is called a ‘tube bundle’.
Plate Heat Exchangers (PHE)
- Plate Heat Exchangers are composed of many thin, slightly separated, corrugated metal plates that have very large surface areas and small fluid flow passages for heat transfer. Plate Heat Exchangers are commonly used in low to medium pressure fluids applications, compared to the medium and high pressure applications in which Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers are used. Advancements in gasket technology and brazing technology have made Plate Heat Exchangers more practical and economical for a wider variety of applications. In HVAC applications, large Plate Heat Exchangers are called Plate-and-Frame.
Plate Heat Exchangers are composed of many thin, slightly separated, corrugated metal plates that have very large surface areas and small fluid flow passages for heat transfer. Plate Heat Exchangers are commonly used in low to medium pressure fluids applications, compared to the medium and high pressure applications in which Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers are used. Advancements in gasket technology and brazing technology have made Plate Heat Exchangers more practical and economical for a wider variety of applications. In HVAC applications, large Plate Heat Exchangers are called Plate-and-Frame.Over time heat exchangers become ‘fouled’ or clogged with debris, contaminants, mineralization, scale, and chemical deposits which cause the Heat Exchanger to become less efficient. For this reason MechPro Inc. recommends a proactive approach for mission critical systems which includes contracted, pre-scheduled periodic maintenance and testing by MechPro trained Heat Exchanger Technicians. Typically Plate and Frame Heat Exchangers can be disassembled for cleaning whereas Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers are cleaned by methods which may require acid cleaning, sandblasting, use of a high-pressure water jet, bullet cleaning, or drill rods.
Other types of Heat Exchangers include:
- Plate and Shell
- Plate Fin
- Pillow Plate
- Waste Heat Recovery Units (WHRU)
- Regenerative Heat Exchangers
- Dynamic Scraped
- Phase-Change
- Direct Contact
- HVAC Coils
- Helical Coils
- Spiral Heat Exchangers (SHE)
Hopefully this satisfactorily answers your question, “What is a Heat Exchanger?”
Contact MechPro Inc., the Nationwide 24/7 Emergency Heat Exchanger Service with any questions, concerns and service issues.
(800) 249-6709
Heat Exchangers
Plate and Frame Heat Exchanger Service
MechPro Inc. offers Plate and Frame Heat Exchanger Services for all three types of Plate and Frame Heat Exchangers (PHE).
- Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger – Easiest to maintain.
- Welded Plate Heat Exchanger – Most reliable.
- Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger – Easiest to install.
Plate Heat Exchanger maintenance service includes replacement plates (OEM or non-OEM), re-gasketing, cleaning, dye penetrant testing.
OEM Parts are available for GEA, Alfa Laval, API, APV, and Sondex, as well as from many other brand name Heat Exchanger Plate manufacturers.
Clean-in-place (CIP) services and annual maintenance contracts are also available from MechPro for complete PHE overhaul service.
MechPro adheres to industry standards for re-gasketing services. Gasket service unique to each model, gasket type, and bonding agent. MechPro follows a rigorous process both before and after the gasket is applied to the heat exchanger plate to make there is proper adhesion, alignment, and function according to the most up-to-date material specifications provided by the manufacturer.
Emergency Heat exchanger repair services include inspection and diagnostic services, retubing, plate & compressor repair, gasket replacement, retubing, leak testing services for products & parts including baffles, channels, channel covers, shell replacement, tubes, tubesheets, tie-rods & spacers, seal strips. Testing capabilities include vacuum pumps, hydrostatic pressure pumps capable of 1000 psi, air tester, N.D.T. thickness tester, dye penetrant kit. Test results provided to our customers are for proactive preventative maintenance.
MechPro Joins Anti-Drug Program
Anti-Drug Program Training from Drug Free Business
MechPro USA has a formal written policy against employee substance abuse. We have established a Drug-and Alcohol-Abuse Prevention Policy by joining Drug Free Business, a 501(c)(3) corporation. As a member of the Drug Free Business organization we are able to increase productivity and maintain a safe workplace in our service center, as well as on site at our valued customers’ facilities. MechPro’s supervisors attend extensive drug-free workplace program training that includes substance abuse policy development, drug and alcohol testing, and random selection services that are all backed up by the Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (SAPAA).
Pulling Fuel Transfer Pumps from Fuel Barge
MechPro was recently hired to pull fuel transfer pumps from a fuel barge. These 40 ft. long pumps reach from the bottom of the barge to the top and are used to fuel ships, container ships, cruise ships, large fishing trawlers. The pumps were hoisted by crane and secured to a 48 ft. flatbed for transportation for delivery to the customer.
