Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers for Heat Pumps

Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers for Heat Pumps

Brazed plate heat exchangers are widely used in heat pump systems to provide efficient heat transfer between two separate water circuits. In many air source heat pump installations, a plate heat exchanger is installed to provide hydraulic separation between the heat pump circuit and the main heating system. This can help protect the heat pump from debris, corrosion, or oxygen ingress in older systems, while also allowing different fluids such as glycol to be used on the heat pump side. A correctly sized brazed plate heat exchanger ensures excellent thermal performance with minimal temperature drop, making it a reliable solution for heat pump installations, underfloor heating systems, and mixed heating circuits.

At B.E.E. – The SMART Heating Merchant, we supply high quality brazed plate heat exchangers suitable for heat pump applications, heating system separation, and renewable heating installations. Our range includes compact, high-efficiency units suitable for domestic and commercial heating systems.

Common Applications for Plate Heat Exchangers in Heat Pump Systems

Brazed plate heat exchangers are often used in heat pump installations for:

• Hydraulic separation between the heat pump and heating system
• Separating glycol heat pump circuits from the main system water
• Protecting heat pumps when connecting to older heating systems
• Transferring heat between underfloor heating circuits and primary heating systems

Not sure which plate heat exchanger you need?

Read our Plate Heat Exchanger Sizing Guide to understand inlet and outlet temperatures, ΔT, and how to select the correct exchanger for your heating system.

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