Practice Analysis and Design of Heat Exchangers - 5 | Heat Exchanger Design | Heat Transfer & Thermal Machines
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary function of a heat exchanger?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about systems like radiators or chillers.

Question 2

Easy

Name one flow configuration of heat exchangers.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the two fluids might move relative to each other.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a heat exchanger?

  • To cool fluids
  • To transfer heat
  • To mix fluids

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about why we use them in systems.

Question 2

True or False: Counter flow heat exchangers are less efficient than parallel flow exchangers.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the fluids move relative to each other.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A heat exchanger needs to transfer 500 kW of heat. If you know the inlet temperature is 120Β°C and outlet is 80Β°C on the hot side, but the outlet temperature on the cold side is unknown. Using the Effectiveness-NTU method, determine the outlet temperature if the cold side inlet is at 25Β°C.

πŸ’‘ Hint: You’ll need to calculate Qmax first based on the minimum capacity.

Question 2

Design a shell and tube heat exchanger for a chemical plant operation where the pressure drop must not exceed 10 kPa. Discuss the considerations involved in balancing thermal efficiency and pressure drop.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Review the relationship between flow velocity, area, and pressure drop.

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