Eliminate the guesswork: Specify AHRI-certified performance
Beyond the datasheet: The realities of heat exchanger performance
Selecting the right plate heat exchanger can be challenging. Some suppliers may adjust thermal performance calculations to offer attractive, lower-cost options. This practice, however, often results in under-dimensioned units.
Under-dimensioning leads to real-world problems: increased energy consumption, higher operating costs, and compromised system efficiency. It creates uncertainty for consultants and specifiers and undermines confidence in performance ratings.
AHRI certification: Your assurance of accurate performance
Ensure certainty from the start with AHRI performance certification. The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) provides the only independent, third-party verification for liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger performance globally.
AHRI is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring transparency. Certification guarantees that a plate heat exchanger will perform precisely according to the manufacturer’s published specifications.
Why does specifying AHRI-certified matter
Choosing AHRI-certified equipment delivers tangible benefits throughout the system lifecycle:
- Optimize efficiency and costs: Verified performance ensures optimal energy efficiency, significantly lowering lifetime operating costs.
- Ensure reliability and value: Meet critical power consumption and climate control targets reliably. Protect your investment by eliminating the need for costly field tests or performance margins.
- Promote fair comparisons and industry integrity: Make true like-for-like comparisons based on verified data. AHRI certification fosters innovation and enhances trust by ensuring transparent and reliable performance ratings across the industry.
Our commitment to transparent performance
Alfa Laval actively supports and promotes AHRI certification. Independent performance verification is essential for a reliable market that benefits consultants, contractors, and end-users.
Explore AHRI resources
Gain deeper insights into performance certification:
Visit the official AHRI website
Read the detailed guide “The case for thermal performance certification.”
Explore specific AHRI certification programs:
Liquid to Liquid Heat Exchangers
Liquid to Liquid Brazed Fusion Bonded Plate Exchangers
AHRI in brief
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is an independent, non-profit organization.It administers performance certification programs for the HVAC industry, ensuring products meet published claims through third-party testing.
Hear from the experts
Industry experts discuss the importance of verified performance.
HVAC and sustainable cities
Improving energy efficiency is paramount, especially in cities where heating and cooling consume significant energy. AHRI-certified heat exchangers play a crucial role in developing sustainable urban environments.
With nearly a century of heat transfer expertise, Alfa Laval is committed to driving the transition towards carbon neutrality by 2030. Partner with us to transform towards a sustainable tomorrow, starting with verified equipment performance.
Energy efficiency potential through AHRI in district cooling
Did you know that AHRI administers the only third-party performance certification program for plate heat exchangers? In fact, an AHRI certification is a guarantee that the heat exchanger delivers optimal thermal performance.
Do you want to learn how much energy can be saved with AHRI certified heat exchangers? Download this infographic