Heat Exchangers: Selection, Rating, and Thermal Design

TLDR: In this paper, the effect of variable physical properties in Turbulent Forced Convection in Smooth Straight Noncircular Ducts and Turbulents Flow in smooth Straight Non-circular ducts is discussed.

Abstract: CLASSIFICATIONS OF HEAT EXCHANGERS Introduction Recuperation and Regeneration Transfer Processes Geometry of Construction Heat Transfer Mechanisms Flow Arrangements Applications Selection of Heat Exchangers BASIC DESIGN METHODS OF HEAT EXCHANGERS Introduction Arrangement of Flow Path in Heat Exchangers Basic Equations in Design Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient The LMTD Method for Heat Exchangers Analysis The e-NTU Method for Heat Exchangers Analysis Heat Exchanger Design Calculation Variable Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient Heat Exchanger Design Methodology FORCED CONVECTION CORRELATIONS FOR SINGLE-PHASE SIDE OF HEAT EXCHANGERS Introduction Laminar Forced Convection The Effect of Variable Physical Properties Turbulent Forced Convection Turbulent Flow in Smooth Straight Noncircular Ducts The Effect of Variable Physical Properties in Turbulent Forced Convection Summary of Forced Convection in Straight Ducts Heat Transfer from Smooth-Tube Bundles Heat Transfer in Helical Coils and Spirals Heat Transfer in Bends HEAT EXCHANGER PRESSURE DROP AND PUMPING POWER Introduction Tube-Side Pressure Drop Pressure Drop in Tube Bundles in Cross-Flow Pressure Drop in Helical and Spiral Coils Pressure Drop in Bends and Fittings Pressure Drop for Abrupt Contraction, Expansion, and Momentum Change Heat Transfer and Pumping Power Relationship FOULING OF HEAT EXCHANGERS Introduction Basic Considerations Effects of Fouling Aspects of Fouling Design of Heat Exchangers Subject to Fouling Operation of Heat Exchangers Subject to Fouling Techniques to Control Fouling DOUBLE-PIPE HEAT EXCHANGERS Introduction Thermal and Hydraulic Design of Inner Tube Thermal and Hydraulic Analysis of Annulus Parallel-Series Arrangements of Hairpins Total Pressure Drop Design and Operational Features DESIGN CORRELATIONS FOR CONDENSERS AND EVAPORATORS Introduction Condensation Film Condensation on a Single Horizontal Tube Film Condensation on Tube Bundles Condensation Inside Tubes Flow Boiling SHELL-AND-TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS Introduction Basic Components Basic Design Procedure of a Heat Exchanger Shell-Side Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop COMPACT HEAT EXCHANGERS Introduction Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop THE GASKETED-PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS Introduction Mechanical Features Operational Characteristics Passes and Flow Arrangements Applications Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Calculations Thermal Performance CONDENSERS AND EVAPORATORS Introduction Shell and Tube Condensers Steam Turbine Exhaust Condensers Plate Condensers Air Cooled Condensers Direct Contact Condensers Thermal Design of Shell-and-Tube Condensers Design and Operational Considerations Condensers for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Evaporators for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Thermal Analysis Standards for Evaporators and Condensers APPENDICES Physical Properties of Metals and Nonmetals Physical Properties of Air, Water, Liquid Metals, and Refrigerants Each chapter also contains sections of Nomenclature, References, and Problems