Heat Exchanger Outlets
Heat Exchanger Outlets
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Hello,
I have a question if you people can help me. I have two exchangers/ coolers of exactly same dimensions. Its TEMA split flow type. these are copy of each other. each has a duty of 13 mmBtu. but there is a differential in outlets. the difference is that one has 12"outlets that combine in a single 14" spool and then again reduce in a 12"line. while other has both outlets of 12" that remain 12"through out.
both have same quantity of process stream incoming. what do you think what will be effect of having this configuration.
Regards,
I have a question if you people can help me. I have two exchangers/ coolers of exactly same dimensions. Its TEMA split flow type. these are copy of each other. each has a duty of 13 mmBtu. but there is a differential in outlets. the difference is that one has 12"outlets that combine in a single 14" spool and then again reduce in a 12"line. while other has both outlets of 12" that remain 12"through out.
both have same quantity of process stream incoming. what do you think what will be effect of having this configuration.
Regards,





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Sorry for the crude drawing, hope it gets the point across.
The only difference is that it could possibly turn laminar flow into turbulent flow, if the flow wasnt already turbulent to begin with.
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RE: Heat Exchanger Outlets
I'd want to make sure that the one that had the 14" piece was the one located closer to the rising sun so that the Coriolis force could help equalize the difference. (see tongue in cheek) :=)
rmw