What is a heat exchanger network?
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Could everyone please explain the concept of heat exchange networks in more detail? Thank you! :) :)
A heat exchange network refers to the process of heat exchange between different fluids within a chemical process. In such processes, by arranging the heat exchange between these fluids in an appropriate manner, it is possible to maximize the utilization of high-temperature heat sources and thereby increase the exergy value. Specialized techniques for optimizing heat exchange networks in order to control pinch points have been developed; one can study related topics on this subject*.
The software available for designing heat exchange networks includes HX-NET, ASPENPINCH, and SUPERTARGET; they make it very convenient to calculate heat exchange networks