Consider we have a Double Pipe Heat Exchanger, with the inner tube of diameter 20mm (neglect thickness) and outer tube of diameter 30mm. We have two fluids A & B, we desire to have their flow rates as 15m3/s and 21m3/s respectively. Which fluid pass arrangement would be best suited for the HE?
Consider we have a Double Pipe Heat Exchanger, with the inner tube of diameter 20mm (neglect thickness) and outer tube of diameter 30mm. We have two fluids A & B, we desire to have their flow rates as 15m3/s and 21m3/s respectively. Which fluid pass arrangement would be best suited for the HE? Correct Answer Counterflow with A in inner pipe and B in the annulus
When we are required to provide the best arrangement for a double pipe HE, we consider to keep the fluid with higher flow rate on the side which has larger flow area, this helps to reduce the pressure drop for the longevity of the equipment. Flow Area in Annulus = π(Do2 – Di2)/4 = 392.7mm2, larger area hence fluid B Flow Area in inner pipe = π(Di2)/4 = 314.2mm2, Fluid A.
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