The proactive approach to safety and uptime
Gasketed plate heat exchangers are resilient, but like all equipment they require proper maintenance. Alfa Laval Integrity Testing can help you identify potential problems like cracks or leaks, so that you can take necessary actions in time and avoid unexpected breakdowns. Thanks to this preventive service, you can plan maintenance for plate heat exchangers and ensure safety of your product.
What is an integrity test for heat exchangers?
An integrity test is a diagnostic method designed to verify the mechanical and hygienic reliability of your gasketed plate and tubular heat exchangers. It detects leaks and identifies early signs of corrosion or fatigue before they develop into costly failures. Understanding what an integrity test is helps you plan maintenance, avoid contamination, and secure consistent product quality. This heat exchanger leak detection method provides the insight needed to maintain control over your process and safeguard uptime. In addition, the proactive approach gives you confidence in the reliability of your equipment.
How does the heat exchanger leak test procedure work?
The heat exchanger leak test procedure uses a non-toxic, non-flammable mix of hydrogen and nitrogen is pumped through your heat exchanger(gasketed/tubular), revealing any microscopic cracks, corrosion or material fatigue. Our precision sensors pick up any discharge of gas and identify the type of flaw - micro-cracks, corrosion, gasket failure, and more.
Each integrity test section takes about 15 minutes, giving accurate, real-time data on the condition of your plates and gaskets. The results let maintenance teams act fast, prevent cross-contamination, and extend equipment lifespan through data-driven upkeep.. Watch this explanatory animation.
Integrity test method for accurate heat exchanger leak detection
‘Adding value to your daily operations’
Product Safety
The risk of product safety and product loss is decreased. This leak detection test identifies the conditions of plates, whether corrosions or micro-cracks and reduces the risk of product safety.
Equipment Uptime
Improve maintenance planning and avoid unexpected downtime. Doing this test once or twice a year will significantly improve maintenance planning and ensure the equipment is in good condition. As a result, the lifespan of your heat exchangers is prolonged.
The Integrity Test Balloon Experiment
In the food and beverage industries, safety is paramount. At Alfa Laval, we believe proactivity is the best way to ensure safe production and that’s why we offer an integrity test for heat exchangers. This video illustrates our approach.
Watch the video to explore how Integrity Testing works
With this test our experts can detect cracks in your unit’s plates and evaluate the risk of media cross-contamination. How does it work? Watch this explanatory animation.