Precision Etched Printed Circuit Heat Exchanger Superior Thermal Efficiency

Precision Etched Printed Circuit Heat Exchangers Superior Thermal Efficiency

Printed Circuit Heat Exchangers Overview

Xinhsen's chemically etched PCHEs represent the next generation of compact heat exchangers, delivering unmatched thermal performance in critical applications. Utilizing our proprietary photochemical etching technology, we create complex micro-channel patterns that achieve superior heat transfer efficiency while maintaining exceptional pressure resistance.

Key Advantages
✔ Ultra-high efficiency - Surface area density up to 2500 m²/m³
✔ Extreme pressure capability - Up to 600 bar operational pressure
✔ Compact & lightweight - 85% smaller than conventional exchangers
✔ Corrosion resistant - Wide material compatibility
✔ Custom flow designs - Optimized channel patterns for each application

Printed Circuit Heat Exchangers Specifications

Design Features
• Channel Patterns: Straight, zigzag, sinusoidal, or custom CFD-optimized
• Layer Stacking: Diffusion bonded or brazed construction
• Port Configurations: Cross-flow, counter-flow, multi-pass designs
• Special Features: Integrated sensors, hybrid channel sizes

Performance Data
◈ Heat transfer coefficients: 3000-8000 W/m²K
◈ NTU values up to 50
◈ Temperature approach within 3°C
◈ Pressure drop as low as 0.1 bar

Applications
▸ Supercritical CO₂ power cycles
▸ LNG & cryogenic processing
▸ Nuclear reactor systems
▸ Aerospace thermal management
▸ Hydrogen fuel cell systems
▸ Industrial waste heat recovery

Quality Assurance

• 100% dimensional inspection (optical measurement)

• Material certificates (MTC, EN10204 3.1)

• Pressure testing to 1.5x design pressure

• ASME BPVC Section VIII Division 1 compliant

• ISO 9001 & AS9100 certified production

Customization Options
✓ CFD-optimized channel designs
✓ Special coatings (Ni, Cr, ceramic)
✓ Instrumentation ports
✓ Compact modular units
✓ Full system integration

Why Choose Xinhsen PCHE?
Our chemical etching process enables:
• True micro-scale features without mechanical stress
• Perfect channel uniformity for balanced flow
• Complex geometries impossible with machining
• Rapid prototyping - 2-3 weeks for test samples

Production Capacity
• Prototypes: 2-3 weeks
• Mass production: 50,000+ plates/month
• Complete units: 4-8 weeks lead time