Heat Exchangers : Selection, Rating, and Thermal Design, Fourth Edition (Hardcover, 4 ed)

Preface 1. Classification of Heat Exchangers 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Recuperation and Regeneration 1.3 Transfer Processes 1.4 Geometry of Construction 1.5 Heat Transfer Mechanisms 1.6 Flow Arrangements 1.7 Applications 1.8 Selection of Heat Exchangers References 2. Basic Design Methods of Heat Exchangers 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Arrangement of Flow Paths in Heat Exchangers 2.3 Basic Equations in Design 2.4 Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient 2.5 LMTD Method for Heat Exchanger Analysis 2.6 The ε-NTU Method for Heat Exchanger Analysis 2.7 Heat Exchanger Design Calculation 2.8 Variable Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient 2.9 Heat Exchanger Design Methodology Nomenclature References 3. Forced Convection Correlations for the Single-Phase Side of Heat Exchangers 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Laminar Forced Convection 3.3 Effect of Variable Physical Properties 3.4 Turbulent Forced Convection 3.5 Turbulent Flow in Smooth Straight Noncircular Ducts 3.6 Effect of Variable Physical Properties in Turbulent Forced Convection 3.7 Summary of Forced Convection in Straight Ducts 3.8 Heat Transfer from Smooth-Tube Bundles 3.9 Heat Transfer in Helical Coils and Spirals 3.10 Heat Transfer in Bends Nomenclature References 4. Heat Exchanger Pressure Drop and Pumping Power 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Tube-Side Pressure Drop 4.3 Pressure Drop in Tube Bundles in Crossflow 4.4 Pressure Drop in Helical and Spiral Coils 4.5 Pressure Drop in Bends and Fittings 4.6 Pressure Drop for Abrupt Contraction, Expansion, and Momentum Change 4.7 Heat Transfer and Pumping Power Relationship Nomenclature References 5. Micro/Nano Heat Transfer 5.1 PART A?Heat Transfer for Gaseous and Liquid Flow in Microchannels 5.2 PART B?Single-Phase Convective Heat Transfer with Nanofluids Nomenclature References 6. Fouling of Heat Exchangers 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Basic Considerations 6.3 Effects of Fouling 6.4 Aspects of Fouling 6.5 Design of Heat Exchangers Subject to Fouling 6.6 Operations of Heat Exchangers Subject to Fouling 6.7 Techniques to Control Fouling Nomenclature References 7. Double-Pipe Heat Exchangers 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Thermal and Hydraulic Design of Inner Tube 7.3 Thermal and Hydraulic Analysis of Annulus 7.4 Parallel?Series Arrangements of Hairpins 7.5 Total Pressure Drop 7.6 Design and Operational Features Nomenclature References 8. Design Correlations for Condensers and Evaporators 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Condensation 8.3 Film Condensation on a Single Horizontal Tube 8.4 Film Condensation in Tube Bundles 8.5 Condensation inside Tubes 8.6 Flow Boiling Nomenclature References 9. Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Basic Components 9.3 Basic Design Procedure of a Heat Exchanger 9.4 Shell-Side Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Nomenclature References 10. Compact Heat Exchangers 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Nomenclature References 11. Gasketed-Plate Heat Exchangers 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Mechanical Features 11.3 Operational Characteristics 11.4 Passes and Flow Arrangements 11.5 Applications 11.6 Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Calculations 11.7 Thermal Performance Nomenclature References 12. Condensers and Evaporators 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Shell and Tube Condensers 12.3 Steam Turbine Exhaust Condensers 12.4 Plate Condensers 12.5 Air-Cooled Condensers 12.6 Direct Contact Condensers 12.7 Thermal Design of Shell-and-Tube Condensers 12.8 Design and Operational Considerations 12.9 Condensers for Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning 12.10 Evaporators for Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning 12.11 Thermal Analysis 12.12 Standards for Evaporators and Condensers Nomenclature References 13. Polymer Heat Exchangers 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Polymer Matrix Composite Materials (PMC) 13.3 Nanocomposites 13.4 Application of Polymers in Heat Exchangers 13.5 Polymer Compact Heat Exchangers 13.6 Potential Applications for Polymer Film Compact Heat Exchangers 13.7 Thermal Design of Polymer Heat Exchangers References Appendix A Appendix B Index