Fundamentals of Industrial Heat Exchangers

Selection, Design, Construction, and Operation

1st Edition - January 13, 2024
Imprint: Elsevier
Authors: Hossain Nemati, Mohammad Moghimi Ardekani, James Mahootchi, Josua P. Meyer
Language: English
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Fundamentals of Heat Exchangers: Selection, Design, Construction, and Operation details the design and construction of heat exchangers in both research and industry contexts. This book is split into three parts, firstly outlining the fundamental properties of various types of heat exchangers and the critical decisions surrounding material selection, manufacturing methods, and cleaning options. Other sections provide a comprehensive grounding in the theory and analysis of heat exchangers, guiding the reader through thermal design. Finally, the book shows how to apply industrial codes to this process with detailed demonstrations, designing a shell-and-tube exchanger compliant with important but complex code ASME, Sec. VIII, Div.1.

Taking into account the real-world considerations of heat-exchanger design, this book takes a reader from fundamental principles to the mechanical design of heat exchangers for industry or research.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Author biographies
Preface
Supporting companies
HAMPA Energy Engineering and Design Company
FATEH SANAT KIMIA (FSK)
Part I: Heat exchangers and their classifications
Introduction
Chapter 1 Heat exchanger classifications
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Classification of heat exchangers according to the heat transfer method
1.3 Classification of heat exchangers according to the functionality
1.4 Classification of heat exchangers according to the fluid flow direction
1.5 Classification of heat exchangers according to the surface compactness
1.6 Classification of heat exchangers according to the structure
Chapter 2 Gasketed plate-and-frame heat exchangers
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Structure of gasketed plate-and-frame exchangers
2.3 Fluid passage
2.4 Characteristics of gasketed plate heat exchangers
2.5 Hydrostatic test
2.6 Repair and maintenance of gasketed plate heat exchangers
2.7 Applications of plate-and-frame heat exchangers
Chapter 3 Other varieties of plate-type heat exchangers
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Double-wall plate heat exchangers
3.3 Semi welded plate heat exchangers
3.4 Brazed plate heat exchangers
3.5 Hybrid-welded plate heat exchangers (Bavex)
3.6 Compabloc plate heat exchangers
3.7 Packinox heat exchangers
3.8 Lamella heat exchangers
3.9 Spiral plate heat exchangers
3.10 Plate-fin heat exchangers
Chapter 4 Air-cooled heat exchangers
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 A comparison of air and water as coolants
4.3 Tube bundle orientation
4.4 Structure of air-cooled heat exchangers
4.5 Outlet temperature control
4.6 Winterisation of air-cooled heat exchangers (API 661)
4.7 A Comparison of forced-draught and induced-draught air-cooled heat exchangers
4.8 Additional notes
References
Chapter 5 Cooling tower
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Dry cooling towers
5.3 Wet cooling towers
Chapter 6 Shell-and-tube heat exchangers
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Structure of shell-and-tube heat exchangers
6.3 Components of shell-and-tube heat exchangers
6.4 Additional notes
Chapter 7 Heat pipes
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Structure of heat pipes
7.3 Heat pipe limits
7.4 Special heat pipes
References
Chapter 8 Double-pipe (hairpin) heat exchangers
Abstract
Chapter 9 Selection of heat exchanger type and components
Abstract
Part II: Thermal design of shell-and-tube heat exchangers
Introduction
Chapter 10 Introduction to heat transfer
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Equivalence of heat flow and electrical current
10.3 Overall heat transfer coefficient
10.4 Proper adjustment of convective heat transfer coefficients
Chapter 11 Logarithmic mean temperature difference
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Calculation of logarithmic mean temperature difference
11.3 Logarithmic mean temperature difference for nonco-current and noncounter-current flow arrangements
11.4 Number of transfer units
References
Chapter 12 Heat transfer and pressure drop in a single-phase flow
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Heat transfer and pressure drop inside straight tubes of circular cross section
12.3 Heat transfer and pressure drop inside straight tubes of noncircular cross section
12.4 Heat transfer and pressure drop inside two concentric straight tubes
12.5 Heat transfer and pressure drop inside helical tubes
12.6 Heat transfer and pressure drop over a tube bundle
12.7 Pressure drop in fittings
Additional problems
References
Chapter 13 Thermal design of shell-and-tube heat exchangers
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Kern’s method
13.3 Bell-Delaware method
13.4 An Introduction to Aspen HTFS+
Additional problems
References
Chapter 14 Index of variables used in Part II
Abstract
Part III: Mechanical design of shell-and-tube heat exchangers
Introduction
Chapter 15 Introduction to mechanical design
Abstract
15.1 History of the ASME code
15.2 Stress classification based on the ASME code
Chapter 16 Shell design
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Minimum required shell thickness based on the ASME code (ASME, Section VIII, Div. 1, UG-16)
16.3 Design of various cylinders (exchanger shells, channels, nozzles, and tubes) under internal and external pressure
16.4 Stiffening rings for cylindrical shells under external pressure (ASME, Section VIII, Div. 1, UG-29)
Chapter 17 Head design
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Design of heads under internal pressure (ASME, Section VIII, Div. 1, UG-32)
17.3 Design of heads under external pressure (ASME, Section VIII, Div. 1, UG-33)
Chapter 18 Design of openings and nozzles
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Nozzle neck thickness (ASME, Section VIII, Div. 1, UG-45)
18.3 Reinforcement of openings (ASME, Section VIII, Div. 1, UG-37)
Chapter 19 Flange design
Abstract
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Gasket selection
19.3 Design of flanges under internal pressure (ASME, Section VIII, Div. 1, Appendix 2)
19.4 Design of flanges under external pressure
19.5 Design of reverse flanges
19.6 Design of blind flanges (flat heads) (ASME, Section VIII, Div. 1, UG-34)
19.7 Flange rigidity
19.8 A summary of design procedures for various flanges
Chapter 20 Tubesheet design based on the ASME standard
Abstract
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Design of tubesheet flanged extensions
20.3 Characteristics of a tubesheet
20.4 Tubesheets in U-tube exchangers
20.5 Fixed-tubesheets (ASME, Section VIII, Div. 1, UHX-13)
20.6 Design of floating tubesheets in exchangers with P-type, S-type, T-type, and W-type heads
Chapter 21 Tubesheet design based on the TEMA standard
Abstract
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Tubesheet thickness based on bending strength
21.3 Tubesheet thickness based on shear strength
21.4 Calculating the effective design pressure
21.5 Tubesheet flanged extension design based on the TEMA standard
21.6 Shell and tube longitudinal stresses in fixed-tubesheet exchangers
Chapter 22 Calculating wind and earthquake loads
Abstract
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Wind load calculation
22.3 Earthquake load calculation
Chapter 23 Examples
Abstract
Additional problems
Annex 1 Various types of corrosion
Annex 2 Standard tube diameters and thicknesses
Annex 3 Standard pipe diameters and thicknesses
Annex 4 Gaskets used in air coolers
Annex 5 Air-cooled heat exchanger data sheet based on API 661
Annex 6 Shell-and-tube heat exchanger thermal data sheet based on TEMA
Annex 7 Fouling
A7.1 Fouling types
A7.2 Fouling stages
A7.3 Factors affecting fouling
Annex 8 Fluids fouling resistances
Annex 9 LMTD correction factor (F)
Annex 10 Typical overall heat transfer coefficients
Annex 11 Properties of saturated liquids
Annex 12 Properties of gases at atmospheric pressure
Annex 13 Metals thermophysical properties
Annex 14 Metals mechanical properties (plate)
Annex 15 Metals mechanical properties (forging)
Annex 16 Metals mechanical properties (pipe)
Annex 17 Metals mechanical properties (tube)
Annex 18 Metals mechanical properties (bolt)
Annex 19 Bolting data (Imperial)
Annex 20 Bolting data (metric)
References
American Petroleum Institute
Engineering sciences data unit reports
ASME codes
Other industrial standards
Author Index
Subject Index

Hossain Nemati

Dr Nemati has more than 22 years of academic and industrial experience. He is the author and co-author of 43 top peer-reviewed journals and conference articles. Besides his academic activities, he is a professional in the design and construction of different types of exchangers, especially shell and tube heat exchangers and air coolers. He has cooperated on several large-scale petrochemical projects.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran

Mohammad Moghimi Ardekani

Since 2013 Dr Ardekani has been actively involved in the design and optimisation of new technologies and devices in the fields of renewable energy (solar thermal technologies in particular), thermal energy storage, and multiphase-based (including nanofluid) heat sinks. He has published 55 articles in top peer-reviewed journals and prestigious conference proceedings, one book, two book chapters and a webinar in collaboration with different research institutes and companies around the world including Imperial College London (UK), the University of Clarkson (USA), and the National Technical University of Athens (Greece). He has secured research grants for, managed, and delivered funded projects worth over £1.7m. Previous to his academic career, he worked in solar thermal, oil, gas and petrochemical plants for over 4 years. His scientific activities have earned him the international Green Talent Award from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) which introduced me as a top young scientist in Green Energy in 2015, while he was also named a Promising Young Researcher (Y2 rating) by the National Research Foundation of South Africa. He is on 3 editorial boards and a reviewer of 19 notable accredited journals.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor of Clean Energy Technologies, Staffordshire University (UK) and Extraordinary Lecturer, University of Pretoria, South Africa

James Mahootchi

James Mahootchi is a senior project engineer and a consultant. He is a chartered professional engineer of Engineers Australia in Mechanical Engineering and Pressure Equipment Design Verification. Having many years of experience in oil, gas, petrochemical and aviation industries, he has performed mechanical design of numerous pressure vessels, heat exchangers and etc. His main focus regarding heat exchangers includes mechanical design of shell and tube heat exchangers. He has also (co)authored another book called “Pressure vessel Design, Guides and Procedures”. As his latest work, he has been part of the design team of Western Sydney International airport.

Affiliations and expertise

Senior Project Engineer, Chartered Professional Engineer, Acor Consultants, Australia

Josua P. Meyer

Prof Josua Meyer, is a professor at Stellenbosch University. His research has a broad focus on the thermal sciences, but with a narrower focus on heat exchangers. His heat exchanger work focuses on fundamental work in internal forced convection, the transitional flow regime, nanofluids, boiling, and condensation. On an applications level his work focuses on thermal-solar, wind- and nuclear energy. He has received 11 different teaching awards from three different universities. He has won more than 43 research awards including 33 awards for best article of the year or best conference paper. His is a “highly cited researcher” and is amongst the top 2% scientists in the world. He is on the editorial board of 13 journals and is editor of 7 journals in his field of research. He has (co)authored more than 800 articles, conference papers, book chapters, and patents and has (co)supervised more than 150 research masters and PhD students

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

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