Maximizing 3-Phase Direct-Contact Heat-Exchanger Output

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1994

Publication Title

Numerical Heat Transfer Part A: Applications

Volume

26

Issue

3

First page number:

287

Last page number:

299

Abstract

Findings that maximize output performance of three-phase spray columns show that dramatic increases in total heat transfer can be achieved. Results from simulations are presented that show when the dispersed fluid is introduced into the exchanger at or near its saturation temperature, increases of approximately a half order of magnitude are possible. In some cases, reversals in previously reported trends are found when direct-contact heat exchanger operating limits are expanded, shedding new tight on possible optimization of direct-contact heat exchanger design and output.

Keywords

Energy consumption; Heat exchangers; Heat – Transmission; Mechanical efficiency

Disciplines

Engineering | Heat Transfer, Combustion | Mechanical Engineering

Language

English

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