Alfa Laval ADVANTAGE: Significant Savings for Schools

Facility managers are looking for innovative solutions that balance efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Alfa Laval's gasketed plate-and-frame heat exchangers (GPHEs) provide the ideal answer, offering a suite of benefits that can improve energy usage, lower operational costs, and ensure long-term system performance. 

What Sets Alfa Laval GPHEs Apart? 

Alfa Laval’s gasketed plate-and-frame heat exchangers are designed with efficiency in mind. This enhanced heat transfer capability is crucial for educational institutions, which rely on HVAC systems to maintain a comfortable environment year-round. Well designed, schools can reduce energy usage, ensuring lower utility bills and less strain on HVAC components.

Streamlining HVAC Operations for Better Efficiency 

Energy efficiency is a top priority for schools, where operating costs are often tightly controlled. Alfa Laval GPHEs offer the same performance as closed-circuit coolers but at a lower cost, making them the budget-friendly choice. The compact design also makes the most efficient use of space, a bonus in crowded mechanical rooms that need to accommodate multiple HVAC components.

The turbulent flow generated by the thin plates further enhances efficiency by preventing fouling, a major cause of decreased heat transfer over time. This ensures that the system operates at peak performance for longer periods, reducing the need for costly maintenance and replacements. 

Additionally, Alfa Laval GPHEs can be integrated into a waterside economizer system, allowing facilities to take advantage of free cooling during colder months by using outdoor air or cool water to reduce the load on chillers. This not only conserves energy but also lowers utility bills, making it a sustainable solution for schools operating HVAC systems year-round.

Custom Plate Materials to Suit Every Facility 

The longevity of a plate-and-frame heat exchanger depends heavily on the water quality in your system. Alfa Laval understands that different environments require different solutions, which is why they offer three distinct plate material options: 

By selecting the right material, facility managers can avoid corrosion issues that degrade heat transfer, ensuring optimal performance over time. 

A Long-Term Solution for Educational Institutions 

Alfa Laval's GPHEs bring additional benefits beyond just energy efficiency and cost savings. Their modular design means you can easily add or remove plates as your facility grows or as capacity needs change. Plus, these units can be assembled on-site, providing flexibility in challenging retrofit situations that are common in older school buildings. 

Certified Performance You Can Rely On 

To guarantee optimal performance, Alfa Laval GPHEs are AHRI 400 certified, a standard recognized across the HVAC industry for verifying thermal performance. This certification is not easily obtained and involves rigorous testing to ensure the heat exchangers perform as specified under a variety of conditions. By meeting these stringent requirements, Alfa Laval provides facility managers with the assurance that their system will consistently operate at peak efficiency, minimizing energy waste and preventing unexpected downtime. In an industry where performance and reliability are paramount, having an AHRI 400 certification means that you’re choosing a product engineered to deliver reliable results, year after year.