Is it appropriate to change a horizontal heat exchanger to a vertical one?
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We have already finished designing the horizontal condenser, but the teacher wants us to switch to vertical heat exchangers; the issue is that mine still involves phase change. When I designed it horizontally, it had a single shell and double tube banks, with a diameter of 0.5 meters and a tube length of 6 meters. Is it suitable to convert it to a vertical design? I need the experts’ advice!
For the vertical configuration, recalculation is required; the heat transfer film coefficient for gas-phase condensation differs between the horizontal and vertical configurations
Those with phase-change round trips need to be redesigned
From the description, it can be seen that the hot fluid flows through the shell side while the cold fluid flows through the tube side. Changing from a horizontal to a vertical configuration requires redesign and recalculation, as the positions of the inlets and outlets for hot and cold fluids, as well as the diameter of the equipment, will all change.
Changing from horizontal to vertical configuration requires recalculation of the heat exchanger. Why did your teacher change it to a vertical style? Under normal circumstances, horizontal condensation is more effective than vertical condensation.
Any form is acceptable; it depends on the specific circumstances. This change means starting over – redesigning and recalculating everything!
Once the process is clarified, things will be easier. Thanks for sharing
I once converted a vertical heat exchanger into a horizontal one. After comparison by users, the horizontal type yields better process results than the vertical type
The teacher said that vertical designs are difficult to create, which shows a high level of skill 😌😌😌
Boss, do the calculation formulas for the other parts need to change? I’m a complete beginner