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Heat transfer characteristics of one and two-tube-pass split-flow heat exchangers

Journal Article · · Heat Transfer Eng.; (United States)

The heat transfer process in a split-flow heat exchanger designated as G type by TEMA standards is analyzed for two cases: with one tube pass and with two tube passes. Equations are presented for the shell fluid temperature distribution as a function of exchanger length or surface area. The thermal performance of the two-tube-pass exchanger is compared with those of a 1:1 counterflow exchanger and a one-pass split-flow exchanger. Results are presented in terms of temperature efficiency, reduced thermal flux (NTU), and thermal flow rate ratio.

Research Organization:
Engineering Development Centre for Heat Exchangers, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Hyderabad
OSTI ID:
6054098
Journal Information:
Heat Transfer Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Heat Transfer Eng.; (United States) Vol. 4:3-4; ISSN HTEND
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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