When preparing the preliminary quote, for the heat exchange tubes of U-tube heat exchangers, should the weight of the U-shaped bends in those tubes be taken into account as well?
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When preparing the preliminary quote, for the heat exchange tubes of U-tube heat exchangers, should the weight of the U-shaped bends in those tubes be taken into account as well? If it’s not reported, the weight will be significantly low!
To calculate the weight of a U-shaped elbow, it differs significantly if the diameter of the equipment is large
Generally, weight is taken into account; the flow conditions in the heat exchange area are also important. There seem to be many small programs available for calculating the mass of U-tube bundles, so it’s worth looking into them.
Of course it needs to be calculated; it’s essential to use an Excel spreadsheet for that.