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The document outlines a series of calculations and evaluations for designing a heat exchanger, including determining the equivalent diameter (De), mass velocity (Gs), and Reynolds number (Re). It emphasizes the importance of adjusting parameters like baffle spacing and overall heat transfer coefficient (U) based on calculated values and system requirements. Additionally, it addresses the need to manage pressure drops on both the tube-side and shell-side to ensure optimal performance.

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Process Engineering Calculations (Part 1)-123

The document outlines a series of calculations and evaluations for designing a heat exchanger, including determining the equivalent diameter (De), mass velocity (Gs), and Reynolds number (Re). It emphasizes the importance of adjusting parameters like baffle spacing and overall heat transfer coefficient (U) based on calculated values and system requirements. Additionally, it addresses the need to manage pressure drops on both the tube-side and shell-side to ensure optimal performance.

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a. Calculate De and Gs.

b. Calculate the Reynolds number, Re, expressed as


𝑅𝑒 = 𝐷 .𝐺 S / 𝜇

c. Calculate ho from
.
𝐷𝑒 𝐷𝑒. 𝐺𝑠 𝐶𝑝. µ µ .
ℎ ∗ = 0.36 . .( )
𝑘 µ 𝑘 µ

d. If ho appears too low, assume closer baffle spacing, up to 1/5 of the shell diameter and
recalculate Gs and ho. If this second trial is obviously too low, then a larger shell size
may be indicated; therefore, return to step 3, re-evaluate the assumed U to be certain
that is attainable.
11. If the ho appears to have possibilities of satisfying the design, continue to a conclusion by
assuming the tube-side and shell-side fouling and calculate U overall.
12. Compare values calculated in steps 10 and 5. If the calculated Uoverall is too small, re-assume a
new lower U for step 5 or try closer baffle spacing in step 9 but do not get baffles closer than 1/5
the shell I.D.
13. Calculate the percent of over Design. A reasonable figure is 10–20%.
14. Calculate the shell-side pressure drop. If p is too high, reassume U (step 3).
15. Calculate the tube-side pressure drop.

If the tube-side pressure drop exceeds a critical allowable value for the process system, then recheck by
either lowering the flow rate and changing the temperature levels or reassuming a unit with fewer
passes on tube-side or more tubes per pass. The unit must then be rechecked for the effect of changes
on heat transfer performance. The following figure illustrates the influence of various geometrical
parameters on heat exchanger heat transfer and pressure drop.

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