What is the difference between Shell passes and Tube passes
Difference between Shell passes and Tube passes In shell and tube heat exchangers the number of shell passes or the number of tube passes will always come across. The number of passes in general affects your pressure drops in shell and tube heat exchangers. This short article will show theContinue Reading
How to Calculate the Log Mean Temperature Difference
How to Calculate the Log Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD) This short article aims to show you how to calculate the LMTD for Counter current flow and Co-current flow also called (Parallel flow). The calculation has been referenced by many text books. You can also download the free calculator attached withContinue Reading
Shell and tube condenser design software
Shell and Tube Condenser Design with Condenser Design (CnD) software CnD is a software that is made to demonstrate thermal analysis and design calculations required for designing shell and tube condensers. This software can design, horizontal shell side condensers, horizontal tube side condensers, vertical shell side condensers, vertical tube sideContinue Reading
TEMA Heat Exchanger Designations – TEMA Rear End head types Part 3
TEMA Heat Exchanger Designations | TEMA Rear head types Part 3 of 3 This part provides a short summary onf the TEMA rear head typesContinue Reading
TEMA Heat Exchanger Designations – TEMA Shell types Part 2
TEMA Heat Exchanger Designations | TEMA Shell types Part 2 of 3 This part will provide a short summary on the TEMA Shell types and designations available. The types listed here are the ones that TEMA standards refers to. However depending on the application special types can be manufactured.Continue Reading
TEMA Heat Exchanger Designations – Front End Part 1
TEMA Heat Exchanger Designations | Front End head types Part 1 of 3 Shell and tube heat exchangrs can be divided into three major parts, these parts are the front head, shell section, and rear head. Each of these components is available in a number of standard designs. This articleContinue Reading
Heat Exchangers Comparison
Heat exchangers comparison The table below compares different heat exchangers mainly common typesContinue Reading
How to determine stream allocation in heat exchangers
Stream allocation is an important decision in heat exchanger design. This decision can impact the heat exchanger life, can also make the difference between higher and lower maintenance costs. Can also have a high impact on the thermal performance the heat exchanger. This short article aims to discuss the process ofContinue Reading
