Text Book:
- Sadik Kakaç , Hongtan Liu, and Anchasa Pramuanjaroenkij. S., Heat Exchangers; Selection, Rating, and Thermal Design, 4th Edition, CRC Press, 2020.
References:
- R.K. Shah and D.P. Sekulic, Fundamentals of Heat Exchanger Design, John Wiley, 2002.
- S. Kakac, Boilers, Evaporators, and Condensers, John Wiley, 1991.
Coordinator:
Thermal Science TAG
Prerequisites by Topics:
- First and second laws of thermodynamics
- Fundamentals of heat transfer and fluid mechanics.
- Ability to use the related computer software.
Obectives[^1]:
- To teach students how to apply the fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer to analyze and design heat exchangers (1,2).
- To teach students the aspects of heat exchanger fouling, its effects, and design allowance necessary to accommodate these effects (2).
- To teach students how to analyze and design compact, shell-and-tube, and plate-type and other types of heat exchangers (1,3,5).
- To teach students the aspects of flow-induced vibration and noise in heat exchangers; and the general aspect of maintenance methodology for heat exchangers (1,2).
Topics
- Introduction to heat exchangers classification (2 hours)
- Modes of heat transfer (2 hours)
- Basic theory of heat exchangers (9 hours)
- Fouling of heat exchangers (3 hours)
- Compact heat exchangers (4 hours)
- Shell-and-tube (Double-Pipe) heat exchangers (9 hours)
- Plate-type heat exchangers (4 hours)
- Condensers, evaporators and other types of heat exchangers (5 hours)
- Noise, vibration and maintenance of heat exchangers (4 hours)
Exams (3 hours)
Evaluation:
- Quizzes
- Homework
- Exams
- Computer assignments
- Projects
Learning Outcomes:
Objective 1
1.1 Students will be able to apply the fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer to analyze and design heat exchangers.
1.2 Students will be able to classify heat exchangers and know about their basic selection criteria.
1.3 Students will develop a thorough understanding of the utilization and limitations of the LMTD and the ε--NTU methods for heat exchanger design.
1.4 Students will be able to determine the forced convection correlation (heat transfer coefficient) suitable for the specific application at hand, whether the flow is single- or two-phase flow. This is also extended to whether the flow is laminar or turbulent.
1.5 Students will be able to calculate the pressure drop and pumping power in heat exchangers for different fittings.
Objective 2
2.1 Students will be able to understand the aspects of fouling and its effects on the thermal performance in heat exchangers.
2.2 Students will understand the different types of fouling, their causes and the techniques to control fouling.
2.3 Students should be able to understand how to accommodate for the fouling effects in the heat exchanger design process.
Objective 3
3.1 Students will be able to understand the shell-and-tube (Double-Pipe) heat exchanger design process including methods of estimating tube-and-shell side pressure drops and heat transfer, and guidelines for key design parameters.
3.2 Students will be able to understand the compact heat exchanger design process including methods for heat transfer and pressure drop estimation, and heat transfer enhancement methods.
3.3 Students will be able to understand the mechanical features of plate-type heat exchanger and the design process including methods for heat transfer and pressure drop estimation.
3.4 Students will be able to understand the mechanical features of condensers, evaporators and other types of heat exchangers and their design processes including methods for heat transfer and pressure drop estimation.
3.5 Students will be able to utilize the computer in their design whether by writing programs or using commercially available programs, and to study the effects of the design parameters on the thermal performance of the heat exchanger.
Objective 4
4.1 Students will be able to understand the aspects of noise and vibration problems in heat exchangers and how to analyze these phenomena.
4.2 Students will be able to recognize the important parameters to monitor in the heat exchanger, and to have knowledge on preventive and predictive maintenance models for heat exchangers.
Course Classification
| Student Outcomes | Level | Relevant Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. | H | - Equations of heat transfer and solution |
| - Modeling and engineering problems related to heat exchangers | ||
| 2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. | H | Design of various types of heat exchangers |
| 3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. | ||
| 4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. | ||
| 5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. | M | - Group Design Project |
| 6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. | ||
| 7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. |
[^1]: Numbers in parenthesis refer to the student outcomes.s