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General Considerations
Computational Features/Limitations of the LMTD Method:
Definitions
Heat exchanger effectiveness, :
q
qmax
0 1
qmax Cmin Th , i Tc , i
Ch if Ch Cc
Cmin or
Cc if Cc Ch
Will the fluid characterized by Cmin or Cmax experience the largest possible
temperature change in transit through the HX?
q Cmin Th ,i Tc ,i
Performance Calculations:
f NTU , Cmin / Cmax
Cr
Relations Table 11.3 or Figs. 11.14 - 11.19
HX Relations (cont.)
Design Calculations:
NTU f , Cmin / Cmax
1 exp NTU
or
NTU 1n 1
Compact HX
jh St Pr 2 / 3
St h / Gc p
G Vmax
Problem: Twin-Tube Heat Exchanger
Problem 11.65: Use of fluted spheres and solid spheres to enhance the performance
of a concentric tube, water/glycol heat exchanger.
Problem: Heat Transfer Enhancement
(cont.)
Problem: Heat Transfer Enhancement
(cont.)