Jul 19, 2012 #1 Chance17 Chemical Joined Dec 2, 2005 Messages 256 Location US I have a client requesting helical baffles for a standard Liquid-liquid shell & tube exchanger. Upon opening HTRI, the software promts for input of a helical angle somewhere between 5-45 degrees. Does anyone know what is a typical angle?
I have a client requesting helical baffles for a standard Liquid-liquid shell & tube exchanger. Upon opening HTRI, the software promts for input of a helical angle somewhere between 5-45 degrees. Does anyone know what is a typical angle?
Jul 21, 2012 #2 gr2vessels Mechanical Joined Sep 29, 2004 Messages 1,971 Location AU There is no typical angle;- it is function of fluid properties, velocity, turbulence for optimum heat transfer, etc. Cheers, gr2vessels Upvote 0 Downvote
There is no typical angle;- it is function of fluid properties, velocity, turbulence for optimum heat transfer, etc. Cheers, gr2vessels
Jul 23, 2012 1 #3 Peregrino7 Mechanical Joined Dec 10, 2003 Messages 36 Location ES Hi... You can try this website from Lummus Technology Heat Transfer: where they have available a HELIXCHANGER® Heat Exchanger Selection Guide Model. http://www.lummusonline.com/global/index.htm(go to Lummus Heat Transfer - Helixchanger homepage - Helixchanger selection guide) I think this may help you find a preliminary design. Final design shall be made by HELIXCHANGER® LICENSEES that you can contact for support. PGh. Upvote 0 Downvote
Hi... You can try this website from Lummus Technology Heat Transfer: where they have available a HELIXCHANGER® Heat Exchanger Selection Guide Model. http://www.lummusonline.com/global/index.htm(go to Lummus Heat Transfer - Helixchanger homepage - Helixchanger selection guide) I think this may help you find a preliminary design. Final design shall be made by HELIXCHANGER® LICENSEES that you can contact for support. PGh.
Jul 24, 2012 Thread starter #4 Chance17 Chemical Joined Dec 2, 2005 Messages 256 Location US Mnny Thanks for the information Upvote 0 Downvote