Component

Description

Heatpac® CBM
Brazed plate heat exchanger

Product No. 1764560-81 to 85

1764561-81 to 85

Printed Jun 1997

Book No. 1818091-02 V1

Alfa Laval Marine & Power

Alfa Laval reserve the right to make changes at any time without
prior notice.
Any comments regarding possible errors and omissions or
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Copies of this publication can be ordered from your local Alfa
Laval company.
Published by: Alfa Laval Separation AB
Marine & Power Oil Treatment Division
S - 147 80 Tumba
Sweden
© Copyright Alfa Laval Separation AB 1996.
 Study instruction manuals and observe the
warnings before installation, operation,
service and maintenance.

Not following the instructions can result in

serious accidents with fatal injuries.

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In order to make the information clear only foreseeable conditions have
been considered. No warnings are given, therefore, for situations
arising from unintended usage of the machine and its tools.

A summary of the safety information is found in the Safety chapter

under divider 1.
Contents

1 Function Description 1

1.1 Application 1

1.2 Design 1

2 Operation 3

2.1 Start 3

2.2 Operation 4

2.3 Stop 4

3 Fault Finding 5

4 Maintenance 7

4.1 General information 7

4.2 Manual Cleaning 8

4.3 Cleaning with CIP 9

5 Technical Data 11

5.1 Specification 11

5.2 Dimensions CBM 26 12

5.3 Dimensions CBM 76 13

6 Installation 15

6.1 System Design 15

6.2 Heater Mounting 15

6.3 Installation of Ancillary

Components 17

6.4 Installation Drawings 18

6.4.1 Heatpac® CBM
preheating system 18
6.4.2 Heatpac® CBM FCS
heating system 19
6.4.3 Heatpac® CBM
connection kit for CIP unit 20

7 Spare Parts 21

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1 Function Description

1.1 Application
The heater is primarily for heating of mineral
oils. The heating medium can be steam, hot
water or thermal oil.

1.2 Design
The heater consists of a number of corrugated
stainless steel plates brazed together to form a
plate pack. The pack is designed so that the
mineral oil flows through every second space
between the plates, and the heating medium

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through every second space. Highly efficient
heat transfer is generated by allowing the two Heat transfer priciple
liquids to flow in opposite directions.

The heater has a manufacturing plate, which

can be found behind the cover plate between
the connection flanges. When contacting
Alfa Laval, please state the heater type and
manufacturing number.

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1. Manufacturer, manufacturing year

2. Manufacturing serial number
3. Type designation
4. Article number
5. Connection description
6. Dessign pressure, maximum
7. Design temperature
8. Volume, litres
9. Approval

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2 Operation

Operation of the Heatpac® CBM system will

depend on the actual heating system
configuration. Information regarding
operation is therefore mainly to be found in
the relevant instructions for the control
equipment. General start and stop procedures
are described below.

2.1 Start

WARNING

Burn hazard

The heater must not be used without

the insulated protection cover. This
shields the hot surfaces and also acts
as a safety cover in the unlikely event
of leakage.

1. Make sure that all valves in the oil line are

fully open.
2. Start the oil feed pump.
3. If necessary vent air from the heater
through the relief valve.
4. Start the heater controller.
5. Open the heating media supply and outlet
valves.
6. Check that the correct oil outlet
temperature is reached. If the right
temperature is not reached, see the Fault
finding chapter.

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2.2 Operation
The Heatpac® CBM does not require any
particular attention during normal operation.

However, regularly check the pressure

indicators (if installed) before and after the
heater. The pressure difference indicates the
pressure drop in the heater. If the pressure
drop increases to more than approx.

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0.5 – 1 bar, the heater is starting to clog and
needs to be cleaned, see Maintenance. Pressure drop checking
1. Inlet pressure
2. Outlet pressure

CAUTION

Burn hazard

To prevent pressure or heat shocks in

the system, adjustment of the flow
rate must be carried out slowly. The
heater can otherwise be damaged.

2.3 Stop
1. Stop the heater controller.
2. Close the heating medium supply and
outlet valves.
3. Wait until the oil outlet temperature starts
to drop.
4. Stop the oil feed pump.

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3 Fault Finding

Fault Probable cause Remedy

High pressure Deposits inside the heater. Clean the heater, see the maintenance
drop. chapter.

High Set-point changed in the control unit. Adjust set-point.

temperature.
Flow irregularities or abnormal input Check oil flow and inlet temperature. Adjust
conditions. process condition.

Regulating valve not functioning. Check fuse in the control unit or check for
broken wiring.
Check the regulating valve.

Relief valve Oil valves closed causing oil to overheat. Shut off heating medium. Open oil inlet and
opens. outlet valves.

Low temperature. Set-point changed in the control unit. Adjust set-point.

Flow irregularities or abnormal input Check oil flow and inlet temperature. Adjust
conditions. process condition.

Regulating valve not functioning. Check fuse in the control unit or check for
broken wiring.
Check the regulating valve.

Deposits inside the heater. Clean the heater, see the maintenance
chapter.

Incorrect installation. Check if the heater is connected according to

the installation drawings, see Technical data.

Steam trap not functioning. By-pass the steam trap for a while to ensure
that the condensate line is not blocked or shut
off. If the flow of the condensate is in order,
then check the steam trap.

Leakage between Misalignment between flange and Rearrange the pipe in order to eliminate
flange and connection. stress and to correct alignment.
heater.

Dislocated or damaged gasket. Relocate or replace damaged gaskets.

Foreign objects on the surfaces. Check and clean the surfaces. Fit new
gaskets.

Mixing of media. Pipe connections mixed. Relocate the piping to the heater according to
the Installation chapter.

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4 Maintenance

4.1 General information

The plate corrugations are designed to create
high turbulence which, to a high degree, will
prevent the formation of deposits on the plate
surfaces. However, fouling cannot always be
eliminated and will cause pressure drop and
poor heat transfer, resulting in reduced
performance and increased energy
requirement. Therefore, never wait with
cleaning until the heater is choked-up.

Cleaning should be carried out every six

months or at other intervals based on
experience. If the heating medium is steam or
hot water, the heating cirquit must also be
cleaned.
Recommended cleaning agents:

For fuel oil heater:

• Alfa Laval fuel oil liquid
(Art. No. 1763500-02).

For lube oil heater:

• Alfa Laval lube oil liquid
(Art. No. 1762852-01).
The Alfa Laval cleaning liquids are specially
suitable for the materials used in the
Heatpac® CBM. Liquids that are corrosive to
copper or stainless steel, for example
hydrochloric acid and nitric acid, must not be
used.

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WARNING

Burn hazard

Shut off the oil flow and the heating

medium flow before starting
maintenance.

WARNING

Corrosion hazard

Pay strict attention to the safety

instructions for the cleaning liquid
used.

NOTE

Only use cleaning liquids as

specified. Other cleaning agents may
corrode the metal surfaces.

4.2 Manual Cleaning

Manual cleaning is carried out as follows:
1. Disconnect the heater.
2. Drain the heater.
3. Flush the heater through with fresh water.
4. Drain the heater from water.
5. Fill the heater with hot cleaning liquid
(50-70 °C). Use the type and
concentration required for the deposits
present.

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6. Let the liquid stay in the heater for at least

60 minutes. If possible, let the cleaning
liquid circulate in the heater.
7. Drain the cleaning liquid.
8. Flush through with clean water.
9. Reconnect the CBM heater using new
gaskets.

4.3 Cleaning with CIP

Alfa Laval CIP System type 10M (for in place
cleaning of separators) can be used for
cleaning the CBM heater (a CIP unit
connection kit is required). The cleaning
procedure when using the CIP unit is
described below (see figure). See also the CIP
System Manual for information regarding the
operation of the CIP.
1. Disconnect the heater.

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2. Connections suitable for either of the two
CIP hose dimensions are available in the
1. Return from the heater
CIP-CBM connection kit. Use the 2. Outlet to the heater
appropriate connection to fit the CIP hoses 3. Plugged connections
to the CBM heater oil inlet and outlet
flanges, see drawings in Technical Data.
3. Connect a hose between the highest
connection on the CIP unit and the heat
exchanger oil outlet (2)
4. Connect a hose to the heat exchanger oil
inlet and put the free end into the CIP tank
(1).
5. Plug the two remaining connections on the
CIP (3). Make sure that the bottom valve
on the CIP tank is closed. Close the valve
in the CIP tank also.

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6. Fill the CIP with hot water (50-70 °C) and

cleaning liquid at recommended
concentrations. Total volume should be
15-20 litres.
7. Start the CIP pump and run it for at least
60 minutes.
8. Stop the CIP pump.
9. Empty the CIP tank by opening the CIP
drain valve.
10. Close CIP tank drain valve.
11. Fill the CIP with fresh water, volume
15-20 litres.
12. Start the CIP pump and rinse the CBM
heater for 10 minutes.
13. Stop the CIP pump.
14. Empty the CIP tank by opening the CIP
drain valve.
15. Disconnect the CIP.
16. Reconnect the CBM heater using new
gaskets.

NOTE

Take care not to reinstall the heater

upside-down.

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5.1 Specification
Operating pressure, maximum 1.6 MPa (16 bar)
Test pressure 2.4 MPa (24 bar)
Operating temperature, maximum 225 °C
Medium Mineral oil
Heating media Steam, hot water, thermal oil
The following shall apply to the heating
media:
Steam: condensate pH 8.8 - 9.2
sodium in condensate < 0.01 mg/l
Water: pH value Shall be neutral to minimize corrosion risk
Thermal oil The thermal oil must be highly resistant to
oxidation and thermal desintegration. It must
also have good corrosion protection properties.
Materials: Plates and connections Stainless steel AISI 316
Brazing material Copper
Insulation Mineral wool (30 mm)
Cover Aluminium
Mounting style: for hot water or thermal oil Vertically or horizontally
for steam Vertically
Ref. 1764560-61 Rev. 3

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5.2 Dimensions CBM 26

X006563A
Ref. 1764560 Rev. 3

A. Mounting brackets (2x) D. Mounting holes (4x)Ø9

B. Identification plate E. For welding
C. Installation label F. Depth of heater (see table below)

Article No. Type Depth of heater Volume each side Weight

(mm)
1764560-81 CBM 26 – 20 160 0.5 litres 9 kg

1764560-82 CBM 26 – 40 160 1.0 litres 14 kg

1764560-83 CBM 26 – 60 260 1.5 litres 15 kg

1764560-84 CBM 26 – 80 260 2.0 litres 19 kg

1764560-85 CBM 26 – 100 310 2.5 litres 22 kg

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5.3 Dimensions CBM 76

X006552A
Ref. 1764561 Rev. 3

A. Mounting brackets (2x) D. Mounting holes (4x) Ø11

B. Identification plate E. For welding
C. Installation label F. Depth of heater (see table below)

Article No. Type Depth of heater Volume each side Weight

(mm)
1764561-81 CBM 76 – 20 190 2.5 litres 31 kg

1764561-82 CBM 76 – 40 190 5.0 litres 41 kg

1764561-83 CBM 76 – 60 310 7.5 litres 51 kg

1764561-84 CBM 76 – 80 310 10.0 litres 61 kg

1764561-85 CBM 76 – 100 370 12.5 litres 71 kg

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6 Installation

6.1 System Design

Heatpac® CBM is designed for use in an oil
preheating system for separator feed oil, or in
a fuel conditioning system for engine fuel oil.

Because of its small volume, the

Heatpac® CBM is very sensitive to
temperature fluctuations in the various media.
This must be taken into consideration when
designing the control system.
• Use a PI temperature controller.
• Select a regulating valve with the
fastest possible reaction rate. It should
also be installed close to the steam inlet
in order to avoid condensate build up.
• The temperature sensor should be
placed as close to the oil inlet of the
heater as possible. This will give rapid
reaction even at low media flow.

6.2 Heater Mounting

When installing the Heatpac® CBM, the
following should be taken into consideration:
• If steam is to be used, the heater must
be mounted vertically. If both media are
liquids the heater can be mounted either
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vertically or horizontally.
• Before connecting any piping to the
1. Heating medium inlet
heater, make sure that all foreign 2. heating medium outlet
objects have been rinsed out of the 3. Drip tray
system. 4. Relief valve drain
5. Oil inlet pressure indicator
• Vibrations or other forces from the 6. Oil inlet
connected piping must be avoided. 7. Heated oil outlet
8. Oil outlet pressure indicator

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• When connecting the pipe system to the

heater make sure that no stress or strain
is placed on the heater by the piping
system. Also remember that expansion
of the piping due to heat can result in
high stress.
• The heater should be connected so that
the media flow in opposite directions.
• The heating medium shall always be
connected to the upper and lower left
connections as seen from the front of

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the Heatpac® CBM. Make sure that the
installation and identification labels are A. Heating medium inlet
right side up. Consequently the oil B. Heating medium outlet
C. Oil inlet
should be connected to the right
D. Oil outlet
connections.
• Use the flange bolts supplied with the
heater as longer bolts may damage the
heater plates.
• Install a drip tray under the heater for
collection of oil and heating medium
when the heater is disconnected for
cleaning.

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6.3 Installation of Ancillary

Components
Specifications
• A relief valve with provision for
deaeration must be installed in the oil
outlet line, before the shut-off valve.
See the installation drawings

WARNING

Burn hazard

Make sure that the relief valve outlet

leads into a collecting tank or below
floor level.

• All connections to the heater shall be

fitted with shut-off valves so that the
heater can be removed if necessary. The
valves must not be of the fast-closing
type as these can cause pressure shocks
in the heater.
• When using steam as heating medium,
a float type steam trap should be
installed at a level lower than the outlet
of the heater.

Recommendation
• Pressure indicators should be installed
before and after the heater in order to
detect pressure drops, which indicate
fouling of the heater.

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6.4 Installation Drawings

6.4.1 Heatpac® CBM preheating

system

X009521A
Ref. 1764576 Rev. 0

1. Heater , Heatpac® CBM A. Oil inlet

2. Regulating valve, SRV1 B. To separator
3. Temperature sensor, 2x Pt100 C. Voltage supply
4. Temperature indicator D. Steam (Hot water or Thermal oil)
5. Steam trap (only for steam heating) E. Condensate
6. Shut-off valve F. Alternative (delivered with separator)
7. Relief valve
8. Temperature controller, MTC-60
9. Pressure indicator

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6.4.2 Heatpac® CBM FCS heating

system

X009531A
Ref. 1764578 Rev. 0

1. Heater , Heatpac® CBM A. Oil inlet

2. Regulating valve, SRV1 B. To diesel engine
3. Temperature sensor, 2x Pt100 C. Voltage supply
4. Temperature indicator D. Steam (Hot water or Thermal oil)
5. Steam trap (only for steam heating) E. Condensate
6. Shut-off valve
7. Relief valve
8. Temperature controller, VCU-160
9. Viscochief, EVT-10
10. Pressure indicator

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6.4.3 Heatpac® CBM connection kit

for CIP unit

X006382A
Ref. 1764630 Rev. 1

1. Flange complete A. CIP Unit

2. Gasket B. To CIP tank
3. Couplings nut C. CBM heater
4. O-ring D. Oil outlet side
5. Caps E. Oil inlet side
6. Nut F. Lower (2x) connections on CIP unit blinded
G. For CIP connection R 1 1/2
Kit No. CBM 26 – 1764630-80 H. For CIP connection R 1 1/4
CBM 76 – 1764630-81

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Spare Parts for Heatpac® CBM 26
Item Article No. Type Remarks Parts Recommended
included for 3 years
in delivery operation
1 1764560-81 Heater CBM 26 – 20 incl. insulation - -

1764560-82 Heater CBM 26 – 40 incl. insulation - -

1764560-83 Heater CBM 26 – 60 incl. insulation - -

1764560-84 Heater CBM 26 – 80 incl. insulation - -

1764560-85 Heater CBM 26 – 100 incl. insulation - -

2 1764629-01 Gasket for flange 4 24

Spare Parts for Heatpac® CBM 76

Item Article No. Type Remarks Parts Recommended
included for 3 years
in delivery operation
1 1764561-81 Heater CBM 76 – 20 incl. insulation - -

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Item Article No. Type Remarks Parts Recommended

included for 3 years
in delivery operation
1764561-82 Heater CBM 76 – 40 incl. insulation - -

1764561-83 Heater CBM 76 – 60 incl. insulation - -

1764561-84 Heater CBM 76 – 80 incl. insulation - -

1764561-85 Heater CBM 76 – 100 incl. insulation - -

2 1764628-01 Gasket for flange 4 24

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