Farm Equipment - Plate Heat Exchangers
List of Eligible Plate Heat Exchangers

Hydro-Québec offers farmers a rebate on the purchase of efficient plate heat exchangers. Before choosing any from the List of Eligible Plate Heat Exchangers, have a look at the factors that affect performance.

Water temperature

The colder the water, the more efficient the heat exchanger.

Plate material

Plates must be made of 316 alloy stainless steel to comply with 3-A sanitary standards.

Plate thickness and texture

Thinner plates facilitate heat transfer between fluids. Plate shape and texture also play a role in heat transfer.

Overall design

A design involving more than one pass optimizes the plate heat exchanger's performance.