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    Back Calculate Heat Exchanger from Test Data

    Oh I think I understand. So I was looking to solve for this equation for the shell side area: As = DsCB/Pt where Ds = inner shell diameter C = clearence B = baffle spacing Pt = Tube pitch But I dont think there are any baffles. So instead I should be able to just use As = pi*Ds^2/4 -...
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    Back Calculate Heat Exchanger from Test Data

    It is an NEN type fixed tubesheet. Where would i find the design rules for this? It adheres to TEMA guidelines.
  3. pcarrollg

    Back Calculate Heat Exchanger from Test Data

    Hi, I'm looking to backcalculate the properties of a heat exchanger we've purchased based on test data to characterize the heat exchanger. This is an air to air heat exchanger and we're assuming it's dry air. What I'm looking to calculate is: 1. Surface Area 2. Heat Duty 3. Heat Transfer...

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