Design Of Heat Exchangers

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An introduction to the thermal design theory of heat exchangers in steady state and transient operation, and thermo-mechanical design challenges as applied to various heat exchanger configurations. Topics include: Classification of heat exchangers; Methods of analyzing various heat exchanger; Pressure drop analysis and flow distribution; Design considerations for regenerators, plate-fin, shell-and-tube heat exchangers; etc; Optimization of heat exchanger design; and methods od predicting heat exchangers fouling. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Course Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the thermal design theory of heat exchanger: ϵ - NTU method, Generalized effectiveness-NTU relation, LMTD method, P-NTU method, determine pressure drop across a heat exchanger, etc. 2. Design and evaluate the performance of a heat exchanger using appropriate design considerations and methodology; and optimize a heat exchanger design. 3. Understand and analyze Indirect-type heat exchanger, shell-and-tube, parallel-and-counter-floer, and compact heat exchanger, etc. View Class Schedule