USED ALFA LAVAL TK20-BWFX

Manufacturer Information
Alfa Laval is a global manufacturer of industrial heat transfer, separation and fluid handling equipment. Its heat exchanger product lines are used in chemical processing, power generation, HVAC, industrial manufacturing, energy systems and process cooling applications. Alfa Laval plate-and-frame heat exchangers are designed to transfer heat efficiently between separate fluid circuits using a series of heat transfer plates. The TK20-BWFX is identified as an Alfa Laval plate-and-frame heat exchanger, with this particular unit manufactured in 2024 and certified by Alfa Laval in Richmond, Virginia.
Main Product Description
Unused Alfa Laval Model TK20-BWFX industrial plate-and-frame heat exchanger with approximately 1,344 square feet of heat transfer surface area, manufactured in 2024. Designed for indirect liquid-to-liquid heat transfer, industrial process cooling and compatible high-pressure thermal management applications. Unit is rated for maximum allowable working pressures of 612/235 PSIG at 230°F, with a minimum design metal temperature of -20°F at 612/235 PSIG. Features approximately 0.8 mm thick heat transfer plates and an A-dimension of approximately 992 mm. Constructed for industrial heat transfer applications requiring separation of process fluid circuits and efficient temperature control. ASME certified and National Board registered under NB #65553. Identified as a cathode cooler under equipment tag NG-21-HX-0001. Serial #AAN1000484, Alfa Laval Order #18036240. Certified by Alfa Laval, Richmond, Virginia. Manufactured in 2024 and unused. Possible applications include industrial liquid-to-liquid process cooling, cathode cooling systems, closed-loop cooling water circuits, data center cooling water systems, chilled water operations, industrial heat recovery, HVAC heat transfer and other compatible high-capacity thermal management processes.
Equipment Specifications

Manufacturer: Alfa Laval

Model: TK20-BWFX

Equipment Type: Plate-and-Frame Heat Exchanger

Equipment Description: Cathode Cooler

Condition: Unused

Year Manufactured: 2024

Heat Transfer Surface Area: Approximately 1,344 Square Feet

Maximum Allowable Working Pressures: 612/235 PSIG at 230°F

Minimum Design Metal Temperature: -20°F at 612/235 PSIG

Plate Thickness: Approximately 0.8 mm

A-Dimension: Approximately 992 mm

Certification: ASME Certified

Registration: National Board Registered

National Board Number: 65553

Serial Number: AAN1000484

Alfa Laval Order Number: 18036240

Equipment Tag: NG-21-HX-0001

Certification Location: Alfa Laval, Richmond, Virginia

Applications

Cathode Cooling Systems: Providing indirect heat transfer for compatible cathode cooling circuits in electrochemical processing, electrolytic operations and other industrial systems requiring controlled cooling of cathode-related equipment.

Industrial Liquid-to-Liquid Cooling: Transferring heat between separate compatible liquid streams in manufacturing facilities, production lines and industrial cooling operations.

Data Center Cooling Water Systems: Supporting compatible facility cooling water circuits, secondary cooling loops and liquid cooling infrastructure where pressure, temperature, materials and flow requirements are appropriate.

Closed-Loop Process Cooling: Removing heat from industrial equipment using recirculating cooling water or compatible heat transfer fluids without direct mixing between the two fluid circuits.

Industrial Chilled Water Systems: Transferring heat between chilled water and warmer compatible process liquid circuits for temperature control in manufacturing and industrial utility operations.

Chemical Processing: Cooling or heating compatible liquid chemical streams, process solutions and industrial formulations requiring indirect heat exchange.

Electrochemical Manufacturing: Supporting thermal management of compatible process liquids used in electrolysis, electrochemical production and related industrial operations.

Industrial Heat Recovery: Recovering thermal energy from compatible warm liquid process streams and transferring it to cooler process or utility fluids.

HVAC Heat Transfer: Separating compatible chilled water, condenser water and other hydronic circulation loops in large commercial and industrial facilities.

Power and Energy Systems: Providing indirect heat transfer in compatible plant cooling loops, auxiliary equipment cooling circuits and industrial energy applications.

Industrial Equipment Cooling: Managing temperatures in compatible hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and production equipment cooling systems.

Thermal Management Systems: Maintaining process temperature control in applications involving compatible high-pressure liquid cooling and heat transfer circuits.

Suitable Products and Materials

Industrial Cooling Water: Treated cooling water, recirculating process water and compatible closed-loop cooling water solutions.

Chilled Water: Industrial chilled water, facility cooling water and compatible temperature-controlled water circuits.

Glycol-Based Cooling Fluids: Compatible ethylene glycol/water and propylene glycol/water mixtures commonly used in industrial cooling systems.

Cathode Cooling Fluids: Compatible water-based and other approved cooling fluids used in cathode cooling and electrochemical processing equipment.

Industrial Process Liquids: Compatible aqueous process fluids, manufacturing process liquids and water-based industrial formulations.

Heat Transfer Fluids: Suitable liquid heating and cooling media that meet the exchanger's material compatibility, pressure and temperature requirements.

Water Treatment Fluids: Compatible treated water, filtered process water and closed-loop industrial water solutions.

HVAC Hydronic Fluids: Compatible chilled water, condenser water and glycol-containing hydronic solutions.

Chemical Process Solutions: Compatible aqueous chemical solutions and liquid chemical intermediates requiring indirect heating or cooling.

Heat Recovery Process Streams: Compatible warm and cool liquid streams used in industrial energy recovery and thermal management systems.

Fluid compatibility must be confirmed against the actual plate and gasket materials, operating pressures, temperatures, chemical concentrations, flow conditions and fouling characteristics.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the heat transfer surface area of this Alfa Laval TK20-BWFX heat exchanger?
This unit provides approximately 1,344 square feet of heat transfer surface area, making it a candidate for industrial applications requiring substantial indirect heat exchange capacity. Actual thermal duty depends on process conditions.
- What type of heat exchanger is the Alfa Laval TK20-BWFX?
The TK20-BWFX is an industrial plate-and-frame heat exchanger designed to transfer thermal energy between separate compatible fluid circuits through heat transfer plates.
- What year was this heat exchanger manufactured?
This Alfa Laval TK20-BWFX was manufactured in 2024 and is offered in unused condition.
- What are the maximum allowable working pressures?
The exchanger is rated for maximum allowable working pressures of 612/235 PSIG at 230°F. The individual ratings for each circuit should be confirmed against the manufacturer's documentation before installation.
- What is the minimum design metal temperature?
The minimum design metal temperature is -20°F at 612/235 PSIG.
- How thick are the heat transfer plates?
The exchanger is equipped with plates measuring approximately 0.8 mm thick.
- What is the A-dimension of this plate heat exchanger?
The specified A-dimension is approximately 992 mm. This dimension is relevant when evaluating the assembled plate-pack configuration and should be referenced against the manufacturer's drawings.
- Is this heat exchanger ASME certified?
Yes. The unit is identified as ASME certified and National Board registered under NB #65553.
- What is a cathode cooler used for?
A cathode cooler removes heat from a compatible cathode-related process or cooling circuit. Such cooling requirements may occur in electrochemical processing, electrolytic systems and other industrial operations where temperature management is important.
- Can this Alfa Laval heat exchanger be used for data center cooling?
Potentially. Plate-and-frame heat exchangers are used in data center cooling water systems to transfer heat between separate liquid circuits. Suitability depends on the required thermal duty, flow rates, pressure drop, fluid chemistry, plate and gasket materials, and system design.
- Is this exchanger suitable for closed-loop cooling water systems?
Yes, subject to application review. The plate-and-frame configuration can provide indirect heat transfer between compatible closed-loop cooling water circuits without intentional mixing of the fluids.
- Can the Alfa Laval TK20-BWFX be used for heating as well as cooling?
Plate-and-frame heat exchangers can generally transfer heat between warmer and cooler fluid streams. Actual heating or cooling suitability depends on equipment configuration, fluid compatibility and operating conditions.
- What are the advantages of a plate-and-frame heat exchanger compared with a shell-and-tube design?
Plate-and-frame heat exchangers can provide high heat transfer efficiency and substantial heat transfer surface area in a relatively compact equipment configuration. Performance, maintenance requirements and suitability depend on the specific application and exchanger design.
- What fluids can be processed through this heat exchanger?
Potential applications include compatible water-based cooling fluids, chilled water, glycol mixtures, industrial process liquids and other suitable heat transfer media. Fluid compatibility must be verified using the actual plate and gasket materials.
- Is the Alfa Laval TK20-BWFX available in unused condition?
Yes. This particular unit was manufactured in 2024 and is listed in unused condition.
- Can Aaron Equipment help determine whether this heat exchanger is suitable for my application?
Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with reviewing the available specifications, pressure ratings, heat transfer surface area, equipment configuration and documentation to help determine whether the exchanger may meet your industrial cooling or heat transfer requirements.
- Can Aaron Equipment arrange shipping for this plate-and-frame heat exchanger?
Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with coordinating domestic or international freight arrangements. Shipping dimensions, equipment weight, loading requirements and delivery location should be confirmed before shipment.
- How can I request pricing, additional photographs or technical documentation?
Contact Aaron Equipment to request current pricing, availability, equipment photographs, manufacturer documentation and additional information about Alfa Laval Model TK20-BWFX, Serial #AAN1000484.