z-logo
Premium
An Algorithm for Cost Comparison of Optimized Shell‐and‐Tube Heat Exchangers with Tube Inserts and Plain Tubes
Author(s) -
Nasr M. R. Jafari,
Polley G. T.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
chemical engineering and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.403
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1521-4125
pISSN - 0930-7516
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1521-4125(200003)23:3<267::aid-ceat267>3.0.co;2-0
Subject(s) - tube (container) , heat exchanger , shell and tube heat exchanger , shell (structure) , materials science , baffle , mechanical engineering , engineering
Heat transfer enhancement is currently allocated the most part of investigations to improve the thermal performance of shell and tube heat exchangers. Here an algorithm for cost comparison of an optimized enhanced tube heat exchanger to an optimized plain tubes has been developed. The results are shown in plots which allow the engineers to compare directly the capital cost of heat exchangers and to select the better options among the various tube inserts for a given duty.

This content is not available in your region!

Continue researching here.

Having issues? You can contact us here