Benefits
- Significantly more surface area
- Higher heat transfer coefficient
- Higher operating pressure capability
- Higher temperature capability – only limited by material
- Higher geometry factor – pure counter flow
- Smaller footprint and weight
- Diffusion bonded as opposed to brazed, providing high leak integrity and no braze alloy used
- Lower fluid inventory
- Exceptional mechanical performance in terms of handling transients, thermal stress, (suitable for larger temperature differences)
- Readily customizable for multi-stream, ultra-high pressure, low MW gases, sCO2, etc.
- Corrosion resistant alloys
- Competitive pricing
- Off-the-Shelf models or custom designed upon request
Off The Shelf Availability
The Series A and Series B lines of compact & miniature heat exchangers are carried in stock and ready to ship. Please look at the Specifications & Operating Conditions under each Model. Then send your request to info@vpei.com with the part number and quantity. If your requirement is not listed in the Series A or Series B models, please see the Made to Order section.
Series A
Models A11, A21, A31, A41
Compact & Miniature Heat Exchangers
The 10 inch core length remains constant, while the core width and height range from 1 inch to 2.5 inches.
| Model | A11 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 1 x 10 x 0.98 in (25.4 x 254 x 25 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 3/8 NPT Female |
| Model | A21 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 1.5 x 10 x 1.51 in (38.1 x 254 x 38.25 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 1/2 NPT Female |
| Model | A31 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 2x 10 x 2.03 in (50.8 x 254 x 51.5 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 3/4 NPT Female |
| Model | A41 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 2.5 x 10 x 2.5 in (63.5 x 254 x 63.4 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 1 NPT Female |
Models A12, A22, A32, A42
Compact & Miniature Heat Exchangers
The 20 inch core length remains constant, while the core width and height range from 1 inch to 2.5 inches.
| Model | A12 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 1 x 20 x 0.98 in (25.4 x 508 x 25 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 3/8 NPT Female |
| Model | A22 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 1.5 x 20 x 1.51 in (38.1 x 508 x 38.25 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 1/2 NPT Female |
| Model | A32 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 2 x 20 x 2.03 in (50.8 x 508 x 51.5 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 3/4 NPT Female |
| Model | A42 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 2.5 x 20 x 2.5 in (63.5 x 508 x 63.4 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 1 NPT Female |
Models A13, A23, A33, A43
Compact & Miniature Heat Exchangers
The 30 inch core length remains constant, while the core width and height range from 1 inch to 2.5 inches.
| Model | A13 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 1 x 30 x 0.98 in (25.4 x 762 x 25 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 3/8 NPT Female |
| Model | A23 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 1.5 x 30 x 1.51 in (38.1 x 762 x 38.25 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 1/2 NPT Female |
| Model | A33 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 2 x 30 x 2.03 in (50.8 x 762 x 51.5 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 3/4 NPT Female |
| Model | A43 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 2.5 x 30 x 2.5 in (63.5 x 762 x 63.4 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 1 NPT Female |
Series B
Models B11, B21, B31
Compact & Miniature Heat Exchangers
The 10 inch core length and 3 inch core width remain constant, while the core height ranges from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches.
| Model | B11 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 3 x 10 x 1.56 in (76.2 x 254 x 39.5 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 3/4 NPT Male |
| Model | B21 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 3 x 10 x 2 in (76.2 x 254 x 51.5 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 3/4 NPT Male |
| Model | B31 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 3 x 10 x 2.5 in (76.2 x 254 x 63.5 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 3/4 NPT Male |
Models B12, B22, B32
Compact & Miniature Heat Exchangers
The 16 inch core length and 3 inch core width remain constant, while the core height ranges from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches.
| Model | B12 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 3 x 16 x 1.56 in (76.2 x 406.4 x 39.5 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 3/4 NPT Male |
| Model | B22 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 3 x 16 x 2 in (76.2 x 406.4 x 51.5 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 3/4 NPT Male |
| Model | B32 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 3 x 16 x 2.5 in (76.2 x 406.4 x 63.5 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 3/4 NPT Male |
Models B13, B23, B33
Compact & Miniature Heat Exchangers
The 12 inch core length and 4 inch core width remain constant, while the core height ranges from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches.
| Model | B13 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 4 x 12 x 1.56 in (101.6 x 304.8 x 39.5 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 1 NPT Male |
| Model | B23 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 4 x 12 x 2 in (101.6 x 304.8 x 51.5 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 1 NPT Male |
| Model | B33 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 4 x 12 x 2.5 in (101.6 x 304.8 x 63.5 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 1 NPT Male |
Models B14, B24, B34
Compact & Miniature Heat Exchangers
The 24 inch core length and 4 inch core width remain constant, while the core height ranges from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches.
| Model | B14 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 4 x 24 x 1.56 in (101.6 x 609.6 x 39.5 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 1 NPT Male |
| Model | B24 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 4 x 24 x 2 in (101.6 x 609.6 x 51.5 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 1 NPT Male |
| Model | B34 |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (Core) (W x L x H) | 4 x 24 x 2.5 in (101.6 x 609.6 x 63.5 mm) |
| Materials | SS 316L, Al 6061, Ti Grade 2 |
| Standard Connector (in) | 1 NPT Male |
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