Table of Contents

CLASSIFICATIONS OF HEAT EXCHANGERS
Introduction
Recuperation and Regeneration
Transfer Processes
Geometry of Construction
Heat Transfer Mechanisms
Flow Arrangements
Applications
Selection of Heat Exchangers
BASIC DESIGN METHODS OF HEAT EXCHANGERS
Introduction
Arrangement of Flow Path in Heat Exchangers
Basic Equations in Design
Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient
The LMTD Method for Heat Exchangers Analysis
The e-NTU Method for Heat Exchangers Analysis
Heat Exchanger Design Calculation
Variable Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient
Heat Exchanger Design Methodology
FORCED CONVECTION CORRELATIONS FOR SINGLE-PHASE SIDE OF HEAT EXCHANGERS
Introduction
Laminar Forced Convection
The Effect of Variable Physical Properties
Turbulent Forced Convection
Turbulent Flow in Smooth Straight Noncircular Ducts
The Effect of Variable Physical Properties in Turbulent Forced Convection
Summary of Forced Convection in Straight Ducts
Heat Transfer from Smooth-Tube Bundles
Heat Transfer in Helical Coils and Spirals
Heat Transfer in Bends
HEAT EXCHANGER PRESSURE DROP AND PUMPING POWER
Introduction
Tube-Side Pressure Drop
Pressure Drop in Tube Bundles in Cross-Flow
Pressure Drop in Helical and Spiral Coils
Pressure Drop in Bends and Fittings
Pressure Drop for Abrupt Contraction, Expansion, and Momentum Change
Heat Transfer and Pumping Power Relationship
FOULING OF HEAT EXCHANGERS
Introduction
Basic Considerations
Effects of Fouling
Aspects of Fouling
Design of Heat Exchangers Subject to Fouling
Operation of Heat Exchangers Subject to Fouling
Techniques to Control Fouling
DOUBLE-PIPE HEAT EXCHANGERS
Introduction
Thermal and Hydraulic Design of Inner Tube
Thermal and Hydraulic Analysis of Annulus
Parallel-Series Arrangements of Hairpins
Total Pressure Drop
Design and Operational Features
DESIGN CORRELATIONS FOR CONDENSERS AND EVAPORATORS
Introduction
Condensation
Film Condensation on a Single Horizontal Tube
Film Condensation on Tube Bundles
Condensation Inside Tubes
Flow Boiling
SHELL-AND-TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS
Introduction
Basic Components
Basic Design Procedure of a Heat Exchanger
Shell-Side Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop
COMPACT HEAT EXCHANGERS
Introduction
Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop
THE GASKETED-PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS
Introduction
Mechanical Features
Operational Characteristics
Passes and Flow Arrangements
Applications
Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Calculations
Thermal Performance
CONDENSERS AND EVAPORATORS
Introduction
Shell and Tube Condensers
Steam Turbine Exhaust Condensers
Plate Condensers
Air Cooled Condensers
Direct Contact Condensers
Thermal Design of Shell-and-Tube Condensers
Design and Operational Considerations
Condensers for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Evaporators for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Thermal Analysis
Standards for Evaporators and Condensers
APPENDICES
Physical Properties of Metals and Nonmetals
Physical Properties of Air, Water, Liquid Metals, and Refrigerants

Each chapter also contains sections of Nomenclature, References, and Problems