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AXP27-MAX

Central Cooler (Plate Type) · Heat Exchangers

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Alfa Laval AXP27-MAX fusion-bonded all-stainless plate heat exchanger (fusion-bonded all-stainless). Plate count 16-200, max flow rate 110.0 m3/h, design pressure 48 bar. AlfaFusion technology — no copper or nickel; ideal for ammonia, freshwater and CO2 applications.

Specifications

Technical data.

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Heat Exchanger TypeAlfa Laval Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers (GPHE)
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Inspection

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Common issues

  • Fouling/scaling on the seawater side reducing heat transfer efficiency
  • Marine growth/biofouling in the seawater circuit
  • Erosion-corrosion at high-velocity inlet areas on the seawater side
  • Reduced flow from partial blockage, since the fusion-bonded plate pack cannot be mechanically opened for cleaning
  • External flange/connection leakage at pipe interfaces
  • Freshwater/glycol chemistry degradation affecting corrosion protection on the fresh water side

Inspection checklist

  • Monitor approach temperature and pressure drop trend on both circuits against the commissioning baseline
  • Inspect strainers/filters upstream on the seawater side
  • Check external flange connections and gaskets for leakage
  • Review seawater treatment/anti-fouling dosing operation, where fitted
  • Check freshwater circuit chemistry/inhibitor concentration
  • Inspect support/mounting structure for vibration wear
  • Verify pressure relief/safety devices on the circuit are functional and within test date
  • Check insulation condition where fitted

Service intervals

Strainer cleaningmonthly or per observed fouling rate
Performance trend review (pressure drop/approach temp)quarterly
CIP chemical cleaning of the plate packcondition-based, when performance degrades - per Alfa Laval CIP guidance for AlfaFusion units
Freshwater treatment/inhibitor checkmonthly
External leak/visual inspectionat each engine room round

Critical spares

  • Complete replacement unit or plate pack cartridge - fusion-bonded packs are not field-rebuildable like gasketed units; confirm the specific service concept with Alfa Laval
  • External flange gaskets/O-rings
  • Strainer elements
  • CIP cleaning chemicals
  • Pressure relief valve, where fitted to protect the 48 bar rated circuit

Safety

  • High design pressure (48 bar) - strict isolation/depressurization procedure required before any work on connections
  • Pressure testing hazards
  • Chemical handling during CIP cleaning
  • Ammonia handling precautions apply if the unit serves an ammonia-adjacent circuit

Class survey

Central coolers serving essential systems are surveyed as part of Continuous Machinery Survey. Surveyors check pressure test/relief valve certification given the 48 bar design pressure, external condition, absence of leakage, and that the installation matches the approved cooling system diagram, including the duty/standby arrangement if fitted.

Estimated lifetime: All-stainless fusion-bonded coolers of this type are generally designed for a long service life, often quoted in decades, given their corrosion-resistant construction - provided water chemistry is controlled and the unit stays within its design pressure/temperature envelope. Confirm against Alfa Laval's documentation for the AXP27-MAX.

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