Overview

Plate-and-frame heat exchangers (PHEs) are used in many different processes at a broad range of temperatures and with a variety of substances. Research into PHEs has increased considerably in recent years and this is a compilation of knowledge on the subject. Containing invited contributions from prominent and active investigators in the area, it should enable graduate students, researchers, and research and development engineers in industry to achieve a better understanding of transport processes. Some guidelines for design and development are also included.

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Author:   L. Wang ,  B. Sunden ,  R.M. Manglik
Publisher:   WIT Press
Imprint:   WIT Press
Edition:   Second ed.
Volume:   v.11
ISBN:  

9781853127373

ISBN 10:   185312737
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   23 August 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Basic features and development of plate heat exchangersIntroduction; Historical background; Basic principle; General characteristicsChapter 2: Construction and operationGasketed heat exchanger; Evolution of plate heat exchangers; Operation and selectionChapter 3: Industrial applicationsFood processing; Air-conditioning and refrigeration systems; Service heating and cogeneration; Offshore gas and oil applications; Marine applications; Chemical processing; Pulp and paper industry applications; Solar energy applications; Closing remarksChapter 4: Materials and manufacturingPlate material; Gasket material; ManufacturingChapter 5: Basic design methodsIntroduction; Basic energy balance and design equations; Thermal design methods; Hydrodynamic design methods; Variable overall heat transfer coefficient; Thermal mixingChapter 6: Single- and multi-pass flow arrangementFlow arrangement and distribution; Pass arrangement classification; General thermal model; Performance comparison; Guidelines of pass selection; Correction factors and effectivenessChapter 7: Thermal-hydraulic performance in single-phase flowsIntroduction; Chevron-plate performance literature; Thermal-hydraulic characteristics; Heat transfer enhancementChapter 8: Thermal-hydraulic performance in condensers and evaporatorsFlow patterns; Performance of plate condensers; Performance of plate evaporatorsChapter 9: Fouling, corrosion, and erosionFouling; Corrosion; ErosionChapter 10: Extended design and operation issuesFlow distribution; Numerical prediction of performance; Multi-stream plate heat exchangers; Dynamic behaviour; Future developments

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