Heat Exchanger Design
Introduction: Classification, types and applications of heat Exchangers, Heat Exchanger Design methodology, Selection of Heat Exchangers
Single Phase Heat Exchangers: LMTD and NTU methods, Rating and sizing methods, design criteria, geometry, process parameters, pressure drops and applications
Two Phase Heat Exchangers: Types of Boiling, Boiling mechanisms, two phase flow boiling pressure drop
Condensation Mechanism, types of condensers and design procedures, Evaporators, Reboilers, Multiple effect evaporators, Design procedures, Liquid chillers, kettle, thermosyphen and forced circulation Reboilers, Augmented surface heat Exchangers, Heat transfer coefficients, pressure drops, compact heat exchangers and air coolers, plate heat exchangers and plate fine heat exchangers
Heat Pipe Heat Exchangers: Types and design procedure and applications
Installation, Operation and Maintenance: Fouling factors, type of fouling and cleaning methods
Mechanical Considerations: Codes and Standards, Mechanical design requirements and materials