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Regarding the heat transfer coefficient K values under various operating conditions of the reaction vessel

2023-12-08View Original

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As the title suggests, fine chemical processes are subject to various operating conditions; for reactors made of different materials, it is not possible to determine the K value. Seeking help.
Reply #22023-12-08
The heat transfer coefficient K value of the reaction vessel is an important parameter, as it affects the efficiency and control of chemical reactions within the vessel. The heat transfer coefficient K is influenced by many factors, including the material of the reactor, the properties of the reactants, temperature, pressure, the internal design of the reactor (such as the type of agitator), and operating conditions. It is difficult to determine an exact value for the specific K value, as it depends on the various factors mentioned above. However, the heat transfer coefficient can be estimated or measured through the following methods: 1. Literature review: Reference can be made to books, literature, and engineering handbooks in the field of chemical engineering, such as \"Perry’s Chemical Engineers’ Handbook\", which may provide approximate ranges or empirical formulas for the heat transfer coefficient under standard operating conditions. 2. Experimental measurement: In a laboratory or factory, the heat transfer coefficient under specific process conditions can be determined through experiments. This usually involves measuring temperature changes, heat flux, and other operational parameters, and then using theoretical formulas for heat transfer to calculate the K value. 3. Empirical estimation: The K value can be estimated based on experience from similar processes or operations. This usually requires engineers to have extensive practical experience. 4. Numerical simulation: An appropriate heat transfer model is established, and numerical simulation methods such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) are used to predict the heat transfer coefficient. 5. Use the heat transfer coefficient estimation formula: For example, for a reactor with an agitator inside, a formula of the type Nu = f(Re, Pr) can be used, where Nu is the Nusselt number, Re is the Reynolds number, and Pr is the Prandtl number. Such formulas can help estimate the heat transfer coefficient. The unit of the heat transfer coefficient is usually W/(m·K), which represents the rate of heat exchange per unit area for each degree of temperature difference. Finally, when determining the K value, it is also necessary to consider whether there is dirt, scaling, or corrosion inside the reactor, as these factors can significantly affect heat transfer efficiency. Due to various factors, determining the heat transfer coefficient in fine chemical processes may require taking into account both actual operating conditions and empirical data; it may also need to be updated and corrected regularly to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the process. .
Reply #32023-12-08
Method 1 involves calculations based on the values recommended in chemical process manuals, and interpolation is required, which is quite troublesome. Method 2: Estimate based on data found online (https://www.doc88.com/p-4252991191615.html); I’m not sure where the data here comes from. Method 3, Design Calculation for Groove-Jacket Heat Exchangers.pdf Here are the calculation methods. Method 4, Heat Exchanger Design Manual (Volume 2) – Ogi Hideo 2; relevant calculation methods are also included here. Once the temperature difference between the jacket and the liquid inside the reactor is determined, the maximum heat exchange area can be established; by estimating the heat transfer coefficient K, it is possible to determine the amount of heat and the volume of vaporized material. When calculating the condenser for the reactor based on the evaporation rate within the plant, estimate the heat transfer coefficient of the reactor as being higher (which makes the design with a condenser more conservative); when estimating the production capacity, enter a lower value for the evaporation rate. It’s basically done this way: real calculations are carried out, and once there are slight changes at the end, it stops working.
Reply #42023-12-09
That’s amazing; the answer was very detailed

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