Compact Heat Exchangers

This document discusses compact heat exchangers, including their types (plate and frame, brazed plate, welded plate, spiral, plate fin, printed-circuit, shell-and-tube), advantages of higher efficiency and lower cost/volume, limitations of fouling and lack of awareness, and design considerations like materials and operating limits. Compact heat exchangers can replace conventional heat exchangers due to their benefits. Security, environmental, and cost aspects are also covered.