Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market Size, Share & Trends Report

Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Brazed, Gasketed, Welded), By End-use (Chemical, Power Generation), By Region (North America, Europe), And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2030

Report ID: 978-1-68038-720-9
Number of Pages: 125
Format: Electronic (PDF)

Historical Range: 2018 - 2022
Industry: Advanced Materials

Market Segmentation

Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
- Brazed
- Gasketed
- Welded
- Others
Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
- Chemical
- Food & Beverage
- HVAC & refrigeration
- Oil & Gas
- Power Generation
- Pulp & Paper
- Others
Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
- North America
  - North America Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
    - Brazed
    - Gasketed
    - Welded
    - Others
  - North America Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
    - Chemical
    - Food & Beverage
    - HVAC & refrigeration
    - Oil & Gas
    - Power Generation
    - Pulp & Paper
    - Others
  - U.S.
    - U.S. Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
      - Brazed
      - Gasketed
      - Welded
      - Others
    - U.S. Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
      - Chemical
      - Food & Beverage
      - HVAC & refrigeration
      - Oil & Gas
      - Power Generation
      - Pulp & Paper
      - Others
  - Canada
    - Canada Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
      - Brazed
      - Gasketed
      - Welded
      - Others
    - Canada Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
      - Chemical
      - Food & Beverage
      - HVAC & refrigeration
      - Oil & Gas
      - Power Generation
      - Pulp & Paper
      - Others
  - Mexico
    - Mexico Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
      - Brazed
      - Gasketed
      - Welded
      - Others
    - Mexico Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
      - Chemical
      - Food & Beverage
      - HVAC & refrigeration
      - Oil & Gas
      - Power Generation
      - Pulp & Paper
      - Others
- Europe
  - Europe Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
    - Brazed
    - Gasketed
    - Welded
    - Others
  - Europe Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
    - Chemical
    - Food & Beverage
    - HVAC & refrigeration
    - Oil & Gas
    - Power Generation
    - Pulp & Paper
    - Others
  - France
    - France Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
      - Brazed
      - Gasketed
      - Welded
      - Others
    - France Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
      - Chemical
      - Food & Beverage
      - HVAC & refrigeration
      - Oil & Gas
      - Power Generation
      - Pulp & Paper
      - Others
  - Germany
    - Germany Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
      - Brazed
      - Gasketed
      - Welded
      - Others
    - Germany Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
      - Chemical
      - Food & Beverage
      - HVAC & refrigeration
      - Oil & Gas
      - Power Generation
      - Pulp & Paper
      - Others
  - Italy
    - Italy Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
      - Brazed
      - Gasketed
      - Welded
      - Others
    - Italy Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
      - Chemical
      - Food & Beverage
      - HVAC & refrigeration
      - Oil & Gas
      - Power Generation
      - Pulp & Paper
      - Others
  - UK
    - UK Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
      - Brazed
      - Gasketed
      - Welded
      - Others
    - UK Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
      - Chemical
      - Food & Beverage
      - HVAC & refrigeration
      - Oil & Gas
      - Power Generation
      - Pulp & Paper
      - Others
  - Russia
    - Russia Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
      - Brazed
      - Gasketed
      - Welded
      - Others
    - Russia Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
      - Chemical
      - Food & Beverage
      - HVAC & refrigeration
      - Oil & Gas
      - Power Generation
      - Pulp & Paper
      - Others
- Asia Pacific
  - Asia Pacific Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
    - Brazed
    - Gasketed
    - Welded
    - Others
  - Asia Pacific Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
    - Chemical
    - Food & Beverage
    - HVAC & refrigeration
    - Oil & Gas
    - Power Generation
    - Pulp & Paper
    - Others
  - China
    - China Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
      - Brazed
      - Gasketed
      - Welded
      - Others
    - China Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
      - Chemical
      - Food & Beverage
      - HVAC & refrigeration
      - Oil & Gas
      - Power Generation
      - Pulp & Paper
      - Others
  - India
    - India Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
      - Brazed
      - Gasketed
      - Welded
      - Others
    - India Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
      - Chemical
      - Food & Beverage
      - HVAC & refrigeration
      - Oil & Gas
      - Power Generation
      - Pulp & Paper
      - Others
  - Japan
    - Japan Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
      - Brazed
      - Gasketed
      - Welded
      - Others
    - Japan Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
      - Chemical
      - Food & Beverage
      - HVAC & refrigeration
      - Oil & Gas
      - Power Generation
      - Pulp & Paper
      - Others
  - South Korea
    - South Korea Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
      - Brazed
      - Gasketed
      - Welded
      - Others
    - South Korea Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
      - Chemical
      - Food & Beverage
      - HVAC & refrigeration
      - Oil & Gas
      - Power Generation
      - Pulp & Paper
      - Others
  - Australia
    - Australia Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
      - Brazed
      - Gasketed
      - Welded
      - Others
    - Australia Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
      - Chemical
      - Food & Beverage
      - HVAC & refrigeration
      - Oil & Gas
      - Power Generation
      - Pulp & Paper
      - Others
- Central & South America
  - Central & South America Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
    - Brazed
    - Gasketed
    - Welded
    - Others
  - Central & South America Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
    - Chemical
    - Food & Beverage
    - HVAC & refrigeration
    - Oil & Gas
    - Power Generation
    - Pulp & Paper
    - Others
  - Brazil
    - Brazil Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
      - Brazed
      - Gasketed
      - Welded
      - Others
    - Brazil Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
      - Chemical
      - Food & Beverage
      - HVAC & refrigeration
      - Oil & Gas
      - Power Generation
      - Pulp & Paper
      - Others
  - Argentina
    - Argentina Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
      - Brazed
      - Gasketed
      - Welded
      - Others
    - Argentina Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
      - Chemical
      - Food & Beverage
      - HVAC & refrigeration
      - Oil & Gas
      - Power Generation
      - Pulp & Paper
      - Others
- Middle East & Africa
  - Middle East & Africa Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
    - Brazed
    - Gasketed
    - Welded
    - Others
  - Middle East & Africa Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
    - Chemical
    - Food & Beverage
    - HVAC & refrigeration
    - Oil & Gas
    - Power Generation
    - Pulp & Paper
    - Others
  - South Africa
    - South Africa Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
      - Brazed
      - Gasketed
      - Welded
      - Others
    - South Africa Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
      - Chemical
      - Food & Beverage
      - HVAC & refrigeration
      - Oil & Gas
      - Power Generation
      - Pulp & Paper
      - Others
  - UAE
    - UAE Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By Product
      - Brazed
      - Gasketed
      - Welded
      - Others
    - UAE Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market, By End-use
      - Chemical
      - Food & Beverage
      - HVAC & refrigeration
      - Oil & Gas
      - Power Generation
      - Pulp & Paper
      - Others

Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Market Dynamics

Driver: Advantages Of Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers Over Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers

While traditional shell & tube heat exchangers remain widely used in various industries, plate & frame heat exchangers are gaining popularity due to several key advantages. The compact design of plate & frame heat exchangers significantly reduces space requirements compared to their shell & tube counterparts. This results in lower transportation, erection, and installation costs, making them a cost-effective option. Maintenance of high-quality plate & frame heat exchangers is simplified, with the ability to operate efficiently for up to a decade without requiring maintenance. Accessing heat transfer surfaces for cleaning or inspection is convenient by removing bolts and rolling back the pressure plate. The incorporation of special corrugated plates not only minimizes fouling but also enhances cleaning effectiveness. Plate & frame heat exchangers offer easy capacity adjustment by customizing capacities through the removal or addition of plates while retaining the existing frame. This flexibility stands in contrast to shell & tube heat exchangers, where capacities are fixed during installation. Additionally, plate & frame heat exchangers boast lower capital costs, utilizing only a fraction of the floor space and weighing significantly less than shell & tube heat exchangers. This translates to reduced handling, shipping, and installation expenses. Moreover, the ability to assemble and disassemble on-site contributes to additional cost savings.

Driver: Growth Of Chemical And Petrochemical Industries

In petrochemical facilities, where processes often involve high pressure and temperature, the optimization of heat transfer and energy efficiency is crucial. The choice of reactor design in petrochemical production is influenced by factors such as the type of fluid being heated or cooled. Effective temperature control is paramount in minimizing the formation of undesired by-products during the petrochemical production process. Plate & frame heat exchangers play a pivotal role in enhancing productivity and reducing energy loss in reactors. The primary functions of plate & frame heat exchangers in petrochemical production encompass the cooling of water circuits and hydrocarbons, as well as the heating and cooling of reactors and production containers. These heat exchangers contribute significantly to temperature regulation, ensuring optimal conditions for the production process. The anticipated growth of the chemical and petrochemical industries is expected to drive an increased demand for plate & frame heat exchangers in the coming years. As these industries continue to expand, the need for efficient heat exchange solutions becomes paramount, making plate & frame heat exchangers a vital component in enhancing overall operational efficiency and energy conservation in petrochemical production facilities.

Restraint: Regulations On Curbing The Use Of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas In Heat Exchangers

Fluorinated gases (F-gases), a group of synthetic gases including sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), have been employed as substitutes for ozone-depleting substances to prevent harm to the ozone layer. While they do not damage the ozone layer, F-gases are significantly more detrimental to the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, with global warming effects approximately 23,000 times higher than CO2. Typically used as refrigerants and in various industrial applications, these gases contribute to global warming. The ozone layer, crucial for absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun, is threatened by emissions from synthetic chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and halons. This has resulted in the formation of an "ozone hole" near the South Pole. Addressing the escalating discharge of F-gases, the European Union (EU) has implemented the MAC Directive and F-gas regulation to limit their emissions. The EU has intensified efforts to combat climate change by adopting stringent measures against F-gas emissions. The initial regulation in 2006 succeeded in stabilizing F-gas emissions by 2010. Subsequent regulations in January 2015 further enhanced policies and regulations to curb the release of these environmentally harmful gases. According to the European Environmental Agency (EEA), F-gas emissions in the EU doubled from 1990 to 2014, necessitating proactive measures to mitigate their impact on climate change.

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Plate & frame heat exchangers market qualitative analysis

Industry overview
Industry trends
Market drivers and restraints
Market size
Growth prospects
Porter’s analysis
PESTEL analysis
Key market opportunities prioritized
Competitive landscape
- Company overview
- Financial performance
- Product benchmarking
- Latest strategic developments

Plate & frame heat exchangers market quantitative analysis

Market size, estimates, and forecast from 2018 to 2030
Market estimates and forecast for product segments up to 2030
Regional market size and forecast for product segments up to 2030
Market estimates and forecast for application segments up to 2030
Regional market size and forecast for application segments up to 2030
Company financial performance

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