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Air cooler header sizing

Air cooler header sizing

Air cooler header sizing

(OP)
In this moment I looking for some method to determinate the dimensions of the headers (high and width in croos section)  of any Air Cooler Heat Exchangers. I don't have software to do it. But I'd like to know some formula or practical method to calculate these dimensions

RE: Air cooler header sizing

sizing of header box depends on tube lay out. Could you please furnish exteme dimensions of tube lay out ie. length and depth. A plug type header can be sized by adding due manufacturing clearances to the tube lay out. Next we must know the nozzle connection sizes  coming on the header ie., No. & NB of nozzles. please furnish above inf.

Regards,
V.Dwaraka krishna.

RE: Air cooler header sizing

(OP)
Thanks VDK44,
For my case, the equipment dimensions are:
Bundle dim.: 36' length x 20' width
Number of tube row:6
Number of tubes/row: 100
Tube outside diameter: 1"
Pitch:2.5"

RE: Air cooler header sizing

Mr. Juanq,
Sorry for my long silience. I have developed certain guidelines with sketch for sizing the header based on various parameters. Please give me your E-mail so that I can send it to you for your guidance.
Rgards,
V.Dwarakakrishna.
E-mail; dwarakakrishna @sify.com

RE: Air cooler header sizing

Dear Mr. Juanq,

I am awaiting your Email details for sending guide lines on header sizing.
Regards,
V.Dwarakakrishna.

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