HEXNOVAS manufactures plate and shell heat exchangers, also known as shell and plate heat exchangers, for condensation, evaporation and process heat recovery. Review BPS models and send your operating data for selection.
Circular or specially formed plates are welded into a sealed plate pack and installed inside a pressure shell. One medium passes through the plate channels while the other flows around the pack inside the shell.
Construction
Welded plate pack within a pressure shell
Maximum heat-transfer area
Up to 2,000 m² per exchanger
Maximum pressure
Up to 100 bar
Temperature range
-164°C to 400°C
Engineering explained
See what is happening inside the exchanger.
Product imagery is paired with technical context so buyers and engineers can understand construction, flow path and configuration—not just the exterior.
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Fully welded circular plate pack inside a pressure shell
The exploded construction identifies the welded plate pack, open plate, shell, stand and separate shell-side and plate-side connections.
Working principle · 3D animation
From pressed plates to separate circuits.
360° interactive view: Drag the model to inspect it from every angle.
Explore plate orientation, port welds, perimeter welds and shell assembly. Pause any stage and rotate the model to examine the construction.
Conceptual 3D illustration. Nozzle positions, pass allocation, drainage and operating limits are confirmed for each project.
Models & technical data
Compare models and published specifications.
Compare circuit arrangement and overall dimensions at a glance, then open a product size for its product view, dimension drawing and technical summary.
Published HEXNOVAS BPS-series dimensions. N = plate count. Port ranges and envelope dimensions are catalogue data; final allowable pressure, temperature, materials and nozzle arrangement are confirmed by project design.
Dimensions are for reference only. Final dimensions are subject to the approved order drawing. HEXNOVAS reserves the right of final interpretation.
Model details
BPS16
HEXNOVAS Plate and Shell Heat Exchangers
Product configurationDimension drawing
A (mm)
240
B (mm)
98
C (mm)
250
D (mm)
168
E formula
2.4 × N + 2
Plate-side port
DN15
Shell-side port
DN15-DN80
Construction
Fully welded circular plate pack in a pressure shell
Design range
Up to 100 bar and 400°C, configuration-dependent
Materials
Carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium, nickel and alloy combinations
Dimensions are for reference only. Final dimensions are subject to the approved order drawing. HEXNOVAS reserves the right of final interpretation.
Four established international product lines are included. Search the published platform data by manufacturer or model before checking the original nameplate and general-arrangement drawing.
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25 reference entries
Published family data
Manufacturer / family
Model
Published size reference
Plate-side connection
Shell-side connection
Published capacity
VahterusPSHE
PSHE 2
190 mm plate Ø
DN25
DN20–80
0.5–5 m²
VahterusPSHE
PSHE 3
300 mm plate Ø
DN50
DN25–250
1–50 m²
VahterusPSHE
PSHE 4
440 mm plate Ø
DN80
DN25–300
3–100 m²
VahterusPSHE
PSHE 5
556 mm plate Ø
DN100
DN25–350
5–200 m²
VahterusPSHE
PSHE 6
650 mm plate Ø
DN125
DN25–500
6–350 m²
VahterusPSHE
PSHE 7
740 mm plate Ø
DN150
DN25–500
8–550 m²
VahterusPSHE
PSHE 9
998 mm plate Ø
DN200
DN25–700
15–1,000 m²
VahterusPSHE
PSHE 12
1,214 mm plate Ø
DN250
DN25–800
25–1,500 m²
VahterusPSHE
PSHE 14
1,358 mm plate Ø
DN300
DN25–800
20–2,000 m²
TranterSUPERMAX
HPW-30
Published plate platform
DN50
DN20–150
Project-specific
TranterSUPERMAX
SPW-40
Published plate platform
DN80
DN25–250
Project-specific
TranterSUPERMAX
SPW-55
Published plate platform
DN100
DN32–350
Project-specific
TranterSUPERMAX
SPW-75
Published plate platform
DN150
DN50–500
Project-specific
TranterSUPERMAX
SPW-101
Published plate platform
DN200
DN100–700
Project-specific
SONDEX / DanfossSPS
SPS22
Exact GA on request
DN25–300 family range
Duty-dependent
18–1,200 plates
SONDEX / DanfossSPS
SPS72
Exact GA on request
DN25–300 family range
Duty-dependent
18–1,200 plates
SONDEX / DanfossSPS
SPS179
Exact GA on request
DN25–300 family range
Duty-dependent
18–1,200 plates
SONDEX / DanfossSPS
SPS400
Exact GA on request
DN25–300 family range
Duty-dependent
18–1,200 plates
SONDEX / DanfossSPS
SPS646
Exact GA on request
DN25–300 family range
Duty-dependent
18–1,200 plates
SONDEX / DanfossSPS
SPS657
Exact GA on request
DN25–300 family range
Duty-dependent
18–1,200 plates
SONDEX / DanfossSPS
SPS648
Exact GA on request
DN25–300 family range
Duty-dependent
18–1,200 plates
SONDEX / DanfossSPS
SPS1200
Exact GA on request
DN25–300 family range
Duty-dependent
18–1,200 plates
SONDEX / DanfossSPS
SPS1201
Exact GA on request
DN25–300 family range
Duty-dependent
18–1,200 plates
SONDEX / DanfossSPS
SPS1203
Exact GA on request
DN25–300 family range
Duty-dependent
18–1,200 plates
Alfa LavalDuroShell
DuroShell
3 engineered sizes
Project-specific
Project-specific
2–235 m²
Why this technology
Designed around performance, integrity and serviceability.
High thermal effectiveness with low hold-up volume
Suitable for phase change and asymmetric flow duties
No gaskets between welded plate channels
Wide choice of pressure-shell and plate materials
Product configuration
Structure and material options.
Available configurations
Openable-shell and fully welded designs
Single- and multi-pass flow paths
Condensers, evaporators, heaters and coolers
Vertical and horizontal arrangements
Material options
Stainless steel plate pack
Carbon or stainless pressure shell
High-alloy plate materials for corrosive duty
Typical applications
Where this exchanger fits.
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Steam condensation
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Refrigerant evaporation
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Process heaters and coolers
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Industrial heat recovery
Select a plate and shell heat exchanger
Use the BPS model table to compare envelope dimensions and connections, then review the dimensional reference before requesting selection. For both sides, provide media, flow rates, inlet/outlet temperatures, operating pressure, design pressure and allowable pressure drop. For condensation or evaporation, identify the phase-change duty and inlet/outlet phase conditions. Confirm materials and cleaning access; model dimensions alone do not establish thermal suitability.
Provide thermal duty, phase information, pressure drop, design conditions, material requirements and nozzle orientation constraints.
Frequently asked questions
Key questions before product selection.
Are plate and shell, shell and plate, and plate-shell heat exchangers the same technology?
These terms commonly describe the same basic construction: a welded plate pack installed inside a pressure shell. The final plate geometry, shell arrangement and service access vary by manufacturer and project.
How does a plate and shell heat exchanger work?
One fluid flows through welded plate channels while the other flows around the plate pack inside the pressure shell. Heat passes through the thin plate walls without mixing the two media.
Can a plate and shell heat exchanger be used as a condenser or evaporator?
Yes. Plate and shell units can be arranged for condensation, evaporation, liquid heating, liquid cooling and process heat recovery when distribution, pressure drop and phase separation are designed for the duty.
When is a plate and shell heat exchanger considered for high-pressure service?
Its welded plate pack and surrounding pressure shell can suit elevated-pressure and demanding refrigerant or process duties. The allowable pressure must be verified for the selected model, material, temperature and design code.
What data is required to size a plate and shell heat exchanger?
Provide fluids, composition, flow rates, inlet and target outlet temperatures, phase condition, operating and design pressure, allowable pressure drop, fouling factors, material requirements and nozzle constraints.
Product documentation
Catalogue and technical downloads.
Use the published catalogue for product-range reference. Final dimensions, ratings and materials are confirmed for the selected model and operating duty.
