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thermowave Competence
Food and
Beverages
Plate heat exchanger
On the safe side
thermowave plate heat exchangers have been a success in the food and
beverage sector for more than 20 years. This is why we are fully aware of the
requirements for this quality-sensitive industry. When it comes to challenging
applications, our unique design of plates and gaskets is able to withstand highpressure applications. Ideal product safety is also assured in recognition of the
external (pressure overload) and internal (vacuum) gasket supports.
Regardless of special material combinations, hygienic design, dimension
requirements or special pressure levels – with our thermolinePure product line
we will find the perfect solution for you.
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The quality-sensitive
food and beverage industry
Demands placed on the quality of food are rising steadily and these increase the requirements for production
as well. Apart from the raw materials used, the way these materials are processed also plays an important
role in relation to the quality of the end products.
thermowave plate heat exchangers are used in applications involved in the manufacturing
food and beverage industries. The applications comprise heating and cooling of products such as soft drinks,
water, juices, beer and milk and preservation by pasteurisation or high temperature.
As the demand for conserving energy and resources and the usage of raw materials has increased, thermowave
plate heat exchangers provide highly efficient energy transfer and careful handling of product flows and thus
assertively contribute to ensuring product quality.
thermowave has developed the ‘thermolinePure’ series which is specifically designed to meet the needs of
the quality-sensitive food and beverage industry. thermowave plate heat exchangers have been proven in
the food and beverage industry with their special hygienic design. To meet the high standards of efficiency,
hygiene and safety, thermowave plate heat exchangers are characterised by their compact design, ease of
installation and long service life span as well as their low maintenance requirements.
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Made in Germany! Worldwide sales!
Made in Germany – our thermowave plate heat exchangers have been made in our production halls in Berga
(Saxony-Anhalt) for more than 20 years. We are synonymous around the globe with highly efficient processes
in the food and beverage industry We offer you not only the ideal product solution, but also support you in
calculating your customized apparatus.
We are on hand as your partner providing support all around the world. We speak the language of the market
and understand the regional laws and mentalities. Thanks to our proven TLC calculation software, we can
find the best solution to suit your needs quickly and without complications.
Talk to us!
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Quality management and certifications
We use only high-quality materials from certified manufacturers in our plate heat exchangers. These
materials are processed using the most modern machines to create technically superior and visually
appealing products. In addition to cost efficiency, our corporate mission is to ensure both the safety
and the protection of people and the environment.
A comprehensive quality management system guarantees the consistently high product safety of
our thermoline plate heat exchangers. Development, design, production and sales are certified in
accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2000, PED 97/23/EC. It goes without saying that we also
produce our products in line with international standards such as AD2000, ASME, CRN and
GOST to name but a few.
Regular audits ensure ideal material quality
and production processes.
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Variety of materials for every application
The resistance of the plate material in a heat exchanger is put to severe tests both internally and externally. This is
because pressure, temperature and medium – depending on the application – place stringent demands on the materials used.
Selecting the right plate material requires expertise and experience! You will find both at thermowave. Together with
our certified suppliers, we select the appropriate materials and offer you plate heat exchangers tailored precisely to
your individual application needs.
Talk to us, we would be delighted to advise you!
Plate types:
StandardLine plates:
–– Thermodynamically soft pattern
–– High flow rate
–– Low pressure drop
–– Wide range of applications
–– Also suitable for viscous fluids
and shear-sensitive media
–– Gentle treatment of products
–– Corrugation depths from 3.5 to 4.0 mm
PowerLine plates:
–– Thermodynamically hard pattern
–– High heat transfer coefficients
–– High thermal efficiency
–– Low filling volume
–– Suitable for homogeneous
and low viscous fluids
–– Corrugation depths from 2.0 to 2.5 mm
Our plate types allow up to six different gaps between the plates. This enables ideal adaptation to the needs of our
customers with respect to heat transfer and pressure drop and gives rise to smoother surfaces, a lower hold-up volume
and thus excellent value for money.
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Different designs and sizes
Our product portfolio includes gasketed
and module-welded plate heat exchangers:
gasketed
module-welded
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thermolineVario
thermolineEco
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thermolinePure
thermolinePlus
*not TL 400 and TL 1500
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Plate type TL
90
150 200 400
250
500
650
850
1100
1500
Connection Ø
40
40 80 80
100
100
200
200
250
250
Length (mm)
721
981 7951383
1014
1495
1495
2034
2034
2578
Width (mm)
244
244 369 369
437
437
586
586
774
774
Length / Width
2.95
4.022.153.75
2.32
3.42
2.55
3.47
2.63
3.33
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Applications
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Softdrinks
Oils
Germany is the European champion in
per capita consumption of soft drinks.
Whether fruit juices, smoothies, iced tea,
coke, chilled coffees or bionade – the range is constantly growing.
thermowave plate heat exchangers support
you in extracting oils from all types of
oil seeds and fruits. From vegetable raw
material to oil, our apparatuses are used
in the most wide-ranging variants.
thermowave plate heat exchangers
have proven themselves in the beverage industry over many years. The
selection of materials and variants guarantees an efficient solution both
technically and economically for all
applications.
For example, thermowave plate heat
exchangers are used for cooling and
heating sunflower oil, rapeseed oil and
rapeseed methyl ester, as distillate coolers, ester heaters and also as heaters for
glycerol.
Brewery products
Milk products
The individual process steps involved
in brewing require different temperature
levels. Different types of heat recovery are
therefore also implemented in the process.
thermolinePure is the right choice for all
applications where the plate heat exchanger
comes in direct contact with food. This is
because this product line has been developed especially for the food industry and
complies with the most stringent hygiene
standards.
Milk and milk products are among the
most quality-sensitive foodstuffs of all.
thermolinePure plate heat exchangers
satisfy the strictest requirements with respect to hygiene and food safety, be it
for pasteurisation, heating or cooling and
are resistant to the necessary cleaning
operations.
The frames come in stainless steel cladding
or are fully made of stainless steel, and
the plates are either made of stainless
steel or of titanium. A top-class finish
with a glass bead blasted or polished surface prevents even the smallest deposits.
A variety of materials can be selected for
gaskets and connections.
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Your applications at a glance
Application
Product
Process
Media
Pasteuriser
thermolinePure
Cooling
Heat recovery
Heating
Beer
Brewer’s yeast
Beer wort
Soft drinks
Fruit juice
Ketchup
Mayonnaise
Milk
Whey
Cream
Yoghurt
Cooking oil
Water
Syrup
Cooler
thermolinePure
thermolineVario
Cooling of
- Brewery products
- Milk
- Soft drinks
- Foodstuffs
Heater
thermolinePure
thermolineVario
Heating of
- Brewery products
- Milk
- Soft drinks
- Foodstuffs
High flexibility and reliable operation in all systems
Types
Connections
Permissible operating pressure
Volumetric flow rate m³/h
TL 90
DN 40
-1 bis 30
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TL 150
DN 40
-1 bis 30
23
TL 250
DN 100
-1 bis 30
140
TL 400
DN 80
-1 bis 30
90
TL 500
DN 100
-1 bis 30
140
TL 650
DN 200
-1 bis 30
570
TL 850
DN 200
-1 bis 30
570
TL 1100 und 1500 only available on request
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thermolinePure
For all processes that involve cooling and heating in the food and beverage industry, the thermolinePure
product line has a plate heat exchanger which is ideally suited for this application.
Our long-term experience in the high-pressure field is implemented in the highest quality in thermolinePure
plate heat exchangers. Our pasteurisers for beer, water, soft drinks and other beverages meet the most
stringent requirements.
Advantages
Energy-saving operation
–– High corrosion resistance
–– Fail-safe operation
–– Compact design, low space
requirements
–– Capacity can be adjusted
subsequently by adding or
removing plates
–– Excellent fouling resistance due to
high turbulence and smooth surfaces
–– Easy to maintain
–– Food-safe materials
–– Product-friendly design
–– Reliable calculation
Rack frames
–– Efficient heat exchange for
small Δtm
–– Heat recovery up to 96 %
–– Stainless steel
–– Carbon steel, stainless
steel cladded
–– Intermediate frames with
connections
Service-friendly
–– Low weight
–– Compact design
–– Low maintenance
–– Easy to clean
Connection types
Available accessories
–– Dairy screwed pipe joint DIN11851
–– Aseptic connection
DIN11864-1 (pipe connection)
DIN11864-2 (flange connection)
–– APV-FN1 / FG1 (APV small
flange)
–– Neumo BioConnect® clamp
connection – DIN32676
Gaskets
–– Stainless steel protective sheet
–– Brass nuts
–– Tightening bolts covers
–– Hook wrench
–– Sanitary feet
–– NBR
–– EPDM
–– FKM (Viton)
Technical data
TL
Frame type
H
B
L
h1
h2
h3
Nominal width
bar
m²
kg
dm³
90
F
DN 40
DN 25
DN 40
DN 25
DN 100
DN 80
DN 100
DN 200
DN 150
DN 200
DN 150
-1 / 30
-1 / 30
-1 / 30
-1 / 30
-1 / 30
-1 / 30
-1 / 30
-1 / 30
-1 / 30
-1 / 30
-1 / 30
70
236
334
425
381
510-1820
390-2100
690-4160
700-4700
256
347
425
496
F
0-100
0-100
0-100
0-100
0-280
0-280
0-280
0-280
0-280
0-280
0-280
160-830
850
565
578
825
838
774
1207
1255
1153
1205
1693
1745
70
F
F
F
F
194
187
194
187
316
318
316
371
345
370
345
46
250
400
500
650
250-2000
250-2000
250-2000
250-2000
500-4000
500-4000
500-4000
500-4000
500-4000
500-4000
500-4000
120-600
F
450
450
450
450
650
575
650
900
900
900
900
43
150
887
887
1147
1147
1265
1712
1745
1750
1750
2290
2290
536
1000-7000
645
TL 1100 and TL 1500 only available on request
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thermolineVario
Cooling foodstuffs, process media, rooms and buildings places particularly high demands on thermodynamic
and hydraulic design and therefore ultimately on process safety.
thermowave plate heat exchangers from the thermolineVario product range are extremely flexible in design.
This allows us to respond to the specific needs of our customers at all times.
Advantages
Energy-saving operation
–– High resistance to corrosion
–– Fail-safe operation
–– Capacity can be adjusted
subse- quently by adding or
removing plates
–– Excellent fouling resistance
–– Easy to maintain
–– Energy-efficient
–– Production based on a variety
of structural specifications
Connection variants
–– Efficient heat exchanger for
–– small Δtm
–– Ideal ratio between heat transfer
and pressure drop
Service-friendly
–– Low weight
–– Compact design
–– Low maintenance
–– Easy to clean
Rack frames
–– Painted carbon steel
Available accessories
–– Welding neck flange
–– Stud bolts with lining
–– Lapped flange with plain collar
–– Threaded coupling
Gaskets
–– Stainless steel protection sheet
–– Counter flange and screw
–– Stainless steel drip tray
–– Tightening bolts covers
–– Hook wrench
–– Disk spring packs
–– NBR
–– EPDM
–– Chloroprene
–– Butyl
–– FKM (Viton)
–– FEPM
–– HNBR
Technical data
TL
Frame type
90
T
150
B
L
h1
h2
b
Nominal width
bar
m²
kg
dm³
845
335
250-2000
152
565
0-135
DN40
-1 / 30
43
120-600
46
845
335
145
578
DN25
L
845
315
500-1000
152
565
125
DN 40
-1 / 25
21
380
44
T
1105
335
250-2000
152
825
0-135
DN40
-1 / 30
70
160-830
70
1105
335
145
838
DN25
L
1105
315-325
500-1000
152
825
125
DN 40
-1 / 25
32
545
64
250
T
1140
550
500-4000
192
774
0-215
DN 100
-1 / 30
236
510-1820
256
L
1140
520-535
500-2000
193
774
256
DN 100
-1 / 25
116
1660
250
400
T
1600
475
500-4000
206
1207
0-210
DN 80
-1 / 30
334
390-2100
347
L
1600
450-465
500-2000
206
1207
212
DN 80
-1 / 25
163
1970
340
500
T
1620
550
500-4000
192
1255
0-215
DN 100
-1 / 30
425
690-4160
425
L
1620
520-550
500-2000
193
1255
256
DN 100
-1 / 25
207
2540
414
650
K
1750
730
500-4000
323
1153
0-230
DN 200
-1 / 30
381
700-4700
496
163
2750
424
L
850
20
H
K
1750
730
1750
695-700
297
1205
500-1750
297
1205
305
DN 150
-1 / 25
500-1750
323
1153
305
DN 200
-1 / 25
500-4000
323
1693
0-230
DN 200
-1 / 30
536
1000-7000
645
297
1745
263
3830
604
2290
730
2290
730
L
2290
695-700
500-1750
297
1745
500-1750
323
1100
K
2290
940
500-4000
335
1500
K
2834
940
500-4000
335
DN 150
DN 150
305
DN 150
-1 / 25
1693
305
DN 200
-1 / 25
1670
0-300
DN 250
-1 / 30
596
1900-9500
1116
2214
0-300
DN 250
-1 / 30
833
2400-11780
1495
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thermolinePlus
thermolinePlus plate heat exchangers are characterised by their outstanding efficiency in high-pressure
applications with natural coolants, such as CO2 und NH3.
thermolinePlus products consist of laser-welded modules and are used for industrial cooling processes. The
service media required in the food and beverage sector can therefore be cooled in an environmentally-friendly
manner.
Advantages
Energy-saving operation
–– Perfectly chambered plate/
gasket construction for high
pressures of up to 63 bar and a
vacuum working pressure of up
to 50 bar
–– Six possible gap types (combinable)
–– Many years’ experience in
designing refrigerant equipment
–– NH3/CO2 cascade applications
–– Compact design, low space
requirements, low weight
–– Low refrigerant filling quantity/
high power density
–– Cleaning at 50 bar possible
–– Basis for calculation developed
in cooperation with the Institute
of Aeronautics and Astronautics
at the Martin-Luther-University
in Halle-Wittenberg
Connection types
Rack frames
–– Efficient heat exchanger for
small Δtm
–– Ideal ratio between heat transfer
and pressure drop
–– Painted carbon steel
Service-friendly
–– Low weight
–– Compact design
–– Low maintenance
–– Easy to clean
Available accessories
–– Welding neck flange
–– Stud bolts with lining
–– Lapped flange with plain collar
–– Threaded coupling
Gaskets
–– Stainless steel protective sheet
–– Counter flange and screw
–– Stainless steel drip tray
–– Clamping screw covers
–– Hook wrench
–– Disc spring packs
–– NBR
–– EPDM
–– Chloroprene
–– Butyl
–– FKM (Viton)
Technical data
TL
250
500
650
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Frame type H
T
T
K
1140
1620
1750
1750
B
L
h1
h2
h3
Nominal width
bar
m²
kg
dm³
550
550
730
730
500-4000
500-4000
500-4000
192
192
323
297
774
1255
1153
1205
0-215
0-215
0-230
DN 100
DN 100
DN 200
DN 150
-1 / 63
-1 / 63
-1 / 63
265
476
450
650-2300
800-4900
850-5320
287
477
585
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Tailored – to suit your requirements
We have developed the special TLC (thermoline Calculator)
software so that you can custom-design your thermoline plate heat exchangers.
Our software is developed continuously so that we can meet the
ever-changing market demands and integrate new products.
A precise thermodynamic and hydraulic calculation is performed taking into account the selected media. Having selected
the ideal unit, the TLC generates a data sheet for you with
technical data, dimensions, weights and prices.
Our TLC – Your advantages:
–– TÜV-certified design program
–– Precise thermodynamic calculation, even with critical media
–– Calculation of evaporators, condensers, desuperheaters,
oil coolers and cascade plate heat exchangers
–– Ideal for calculating multi-section apparatuses
–– High level of calculation safety
–– 5 languages (German, English, French, Polish, Russian)
–– Current gross prices and delivery times available
–– Application-specific connection assignments
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Our advantages at a glance
Material selection
We use a wide range of standard and
special materials for our plates, e.g.
titanium (GR1) and SMO254. In addition, thermowave offers you two different
material thicknesses (0.6/ 0.8 mm).
Resource-friendly
Our production processes are resourcefriendly. The sustainable use of resources
and energy is a principle firmly established in our company philosophy.
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Gaskets
Our gaskets come in different materials:
NBR, EPDM, FKM (Viton). It goes without saying that these gaskets are certified in line with food safety standards
and have an FDA approval.
Connection types
We can offer you a variety of connection
types and thereby guarantee you the
perfect adjustment of your plate heat
exchanger to your individual application
needs.
Testing
thermowave plate heat exchangers are
continuously tested (dye penetrant testing acc. to DIN EN ISO 3452 and DIN
54152, pressure testing, vacuum testing
of modules) and are certified by independent institutions.
Calculation
thermowave uses its own, especially
developed calculation program (thermoline Calculator) so that we can guarantee that your machines will be ideally
designed in terms of pressure, hydraulics
and thermodynamics.
Precision
We can offer you the most modern systems and top-class production technologies. Our 12,000 t pressing machine
(3 cylinders) and the 2.5 D-CNC-CO
laser-welding machine with 6 kW for
laser-welding and laser-cutting guarantee
ideal precision and flexibility.
Trust enhancing service
Our service team is on hand supporting
you over the entire lifetime of the plate
heat exchanger – offering fast, expert
and reliable advice.
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Trust-enhancing service
International availability not only applies to our plate heat exchangers, but also to our service.
A motivated team, fast response times and proven cooperation with our international partners ensure an
expert, comprehensive and reliable service on your doorstep.
An expert team of service technicians and skilled professionals is at your service. Fast availability of spare
parts, individual consulting as well as a comprehensive service in the area of returns and warranty assures
you of reliable assistance for any eventuality.
Our service – Your advantage:
–– All-round support for customers
–– Comprehensive and individual customer consultancy
–– All common spare parts in stock
–– Regular servicing on request (service contracts)
–– Option of on-site assembly
–– Reconditioning (replacement of gaskets and cleaning of plates)
–– Fast delivery of spare parts
–– Flexible planning to ensure optimum maintenance of existing systems
by adapting to new operating conditions while ensuring costeffectiveness
–– Expert installation with rapid availability of spare parts
–– Warranty on repairs
You can reach our service team at +49 34651/418 18 or +49 800 84376698 or send an e-mail stating the manufacturing
number to service@thermowave.de .
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References
SAB Miller
Rotkäppchen-Mumm Sektkellerei
The installed thermowave beer pasteuriser (flash pasteuriser) integrates cooler, heat recovery (93 percent) and heater. Height-adjustable sanitary feet ensure simple and level
positioning of the machine. Adaptation to a heat recovery
level of 96 percent was requested by the customer in this
instance.
In the heart of the northern-most German wine region,
Saale-Unstrut, you will find sparkling wine producer
Rotkäppchen Sektkellerei. This is where Germany‘s
most popular sparkling wine is produced in a multilevel
production process.
Thanks to the large frame and long carrying bar, additional
plates can be added on and the capacity can thereby be
extended with ease. The high heat recovery level ensures
optimal energy savings.
thermowave plate heat exchangers are used as ammonia
evaporators for cooling glycol, which is then later used in
various cooling processes. The cooling capacity is 650 kW.
Krones AG
AIDA
The 3-stage plate heat exchanger is integrated in a sterile
water UHT system. The objective here is to sterilise prepared water so that it can be made available for various machines for the aseptic filling of beverages. Multi-stage plate
heat exchangers pose a special challenge in terms of their
design, material selection, construction and production.
The AIDAblue, operated by the shipping company Aida Cruises and measuring 252 m in length, is the world‘s first cruise
ship to have its own brewery on board. A thermowave plate
heat exchanger from the thermolinePure range has been integrated in the brewing process to ensure a trouble-free beer
production as efficient as possible. A particular challenge
here was posed by the requirements placed on technical
equipment in shipbuilding, i.e. space-saving design and
ship-specific fixtures in line with the U.S. health authorities
standards (USPH Standard).
Ideally equipped thanks to 20 years of know-how, we were
able to offer a multi-stage section machine which combines
an excellent price/performance ratio with short delivery
times and hygienic design.
TL 90 thermowave plate heat exchanger with its compact
design, low weight and excellent flexibility in terms of subsequent capacity extensions is ideally equipped to meet these
demands.
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für Wärmetechnik mbH
Eichenweg 4
06536 BERGA
Germany