Compact Heat Exchangers

Compact Heat Exchangers

by C. Ranganayakulu, Kankanhalli N. Seetharamu
Released April 2018
Publisher(s): Wiley
ISBN: 9781119424185

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Book description

A comprehensive source of generalized design data for most widely used fin surfaces in CHEs

Compact Heat Exchanger Analysis, Design and Optimization: FEM and CFD Approach brings new concepts of design data generation numerically (which is more cost effective than generic design data) and can be used by design and practicing engineers more effectively. The numerical methods/techniques are introduced for estimation of performance deteriorations like flow non-uniformity, temperature non-uniformity, and longitudinal heat conduction effects using FEM in CHE unit level and Colburn j factors and Fanning friction f factors data generation method for various types of CHE fins using CFD. In addition, worked examples for single and two-phase flow CHEs are provided and the complete qualification tests are given for CHEs use in aerospace applications.

Chapters cover: Basic Heat Transfer; Compact Heat Exchangers; Fundamentals of Finite Element and Finite Volume Methods; Finite Element Analysis of Compact Heat Exchangers; Generation of Design Data by CFD Analysis; Thermal and Mechanical Design of Compact Heat Exchanger; and Manufacturing and Qualification Testing of Compact Heat Exchanger.

  • Provides complete information about basic design of Compact Heat Exchangers
  • Design and data generation is based on numerical techniques such as FEM and CFD methods rather than experimental or analytical ones
  • Intricate design aspects included, covering complete cycle of design, manufacturing, and qualification of a Compact Heat Exchanger
  • Appendices on basic essential fluid properties, metal characteristics, and derivation of Fourier series mathematical equation

Compact Heat Exchanger Analysis, Design and Optimization: FEM and CFD Approach is ideal for senior undergraduate and graduate students studying equipment design and heat exchanger design.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Preface
  4. Series Preface
  5. 1 Basic Heat Transfer
    1. 1.1 Importance of Heat Transfer
    2. 1.2 Heat Transfer Modes
    3. 1.3 Laws of Heat Transfer
    4. 1.4 Steady‐State Heat Conduction
    5. 1.5 Transient Heat Conduction Analysis
    6. 1.6 Heat Convection
    7. 1.7 Radiation
    8. 1.8 Boiling Heat Transfer
    9. 1.9 Condensation
    10. Nomenclature
    11. References
  6. 2 Compact Heat Exchangers
    1. 2.1 Introduction
    2. 2.2 Motivation for Heat Transfer Enhancement
    3. 2.3 Comparison of Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
    4. 2.4 Classification of Heat Exchangers
    5. 2.5 Heat Transfer Surfaces
    6. 2.6 Heat Exchanger Analysis
    7. 2.7 Plate‐Fin Heat Exchanger
    8. 2.8 Finned‐Tube Heat Exchanger
    9. 2.9 Plate‐Fin Exchangers Operating Limits
    10. 2.10 Plate‐Fin Exchangers – Monitoring and Maintenance
    11. Nomenclature
    12. References
  7. 3 Fundamentals of Finite Element and Finite Volume Methods
    1. 3.1 Introduction
    2. 3.2 Finite Element Method
    3. 3.3 Finite Volume Method
    4. Nomenclature
    5. References
  8. 4 Finite Element Analysis of Compact Heat Exchangers
    1. 4.1 Introduction
    2. 4.2 Finite Element Discretization
    3. 4.3 Governing Equations
    4. 4.4 Finite Element Formulation
    5. 4.5 Longitudinal Wall Heat Conduction Effects
    6. 4.6 Inlet Flow Non‐Uniformity Effects
    7. 4.7 Inlet Temperature Non‐Uniformity Effects
    8. 4.8 Combined Effects of Longitudinal Heat Conduction, Inlet Flow Non‐Uniformity and Temperature Non‐Uniformity
    9. 4.9 FEM Analysis of Micro Compact Heat Exchangers
    10. 4.10 Influence of Heat Conduction from Horizontal Tube in Pool Boiling
    11. 4.11 Closure
    12. Nomenclature
    13. References
  9. 5 Generation of Design Data – Finite Volume Analysis
    1. 5.1 Introduction
    2. 5.2 Plate Fin Heat Exchanger
    3. 5.3 Heat Transfer Surfaces
    4. 5.4 Performance Characteristic Curves
    5. 5.5 CFD Analysis
    6. 5.6 CFD Approach
    7. 5.7 Numerical Simulation
    8. 5.8 Closure
    9. Nomenclature
    10. References
  10. 6 Thermal and Mechanical Design of Compact Heat Exchanger
    1. 6.1 Introduction
    2. 6.2 Basic Concepts and Initial Size Assessment
    3. 6.3 Overall Conductance
    4. 6.4 Pressure Drop Analysis
    5. 6.5 Two‐Phase Heat Transfer
    6. 6.6 Useful Relations for Surface and Core Geometry
    7. 6.7 Core Design (Mechanical Design)
    8. 6.8 Procedure for Sizing a Heat Exchanger
    9. 6.9 Design Procedure of a Typical Compact Heat Exchanger
    10. 6.10 Worked Examples
    11. Nomenclature
    12. References
  11. 7 Manufacturing and Qualification Testing of Compact Heat Exchangers
    1. 7.1 Construction of Brazed Plate‐Fin Heat Exchanger
    2. 7.2 Construction of Diffusion‐Bonded Plate‐Fin Heat Exchanger
    3. 7.3 Brazing
    4. 7.4 Influence of Brazing on Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop
    5. 7.5 Testing and Qualification of Compact Heat Exchangers
    6. References
  12. Appendices
    1. A.1 Derivation of Fourier Series Mathematical Equation
    2. A.2 Molar, Gas and Critical Properties
    3. A.3 Thermo‐Physical Properties of Gases at Atmospheric Pressure
    4. A.4 Properties of Solid Materials
    5. A.5 Thermo‐Physical Properties of Saturated Fluids
    6. A.6 Thermo‐Physical Properties of Saturated Water
    7. A.7 Solar Radiative Properties of Selected Materials
    8. A.8 Thermo‐Physical Properties of Fluids
    9. References
  13. Index
  14. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: Compact Heat Exchangers
  • Author(s): C. Ranganayakulu, Kankanhalli N. Seetharamu
  • Release date: April 2018
  • Publisher(s): Wiley
  • ISBN: 9781119424185