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Surface selection and design of plate-fin heat exchangers.

Author(s) : PICON-NUÑEZ M., POLLEY G. T., TORRES-REYES E., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The paper presents a methodology for the design of compact plate-fin heat exchangers. The methodology is based on the development of a thermo-hydraulic model that represents the relationship between pressure drop, heat transfer coefficient and exchanger volume. A simple approach to surface selection based on the concept of volume performance index is also presented. Design algorithms for cross-flow and counter-flow arrangements are presented and results tested by comparing them with case studies from the literature.

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  • Original title: Surface selection and design of plate-fin heat exchangers.
  • Record ID : 2001-0081
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Applied Thermal Engineering - vol. 19 - n. 9
  • Publication date: 1999/09

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