What theories are needed for heat exchanger design?*
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What theories are needed for heat exchanger design*, besides referring to standards?
Calculate the heat exchange area, determine the overall heat transfer coefficient, conduct verification, and consider the type of heat exchanger as well as its internal structure. . . .
Heat Transfer, Principles of Chemical Engineering, Equipment Design
Physical chemistry,,,,,,,,
When I first started in this field, I didn’t know where to begin either; I just did whatever the master told me to do. He would have me refer to GB151, and when I encountered situations that were different from those I had seen before, he would explain the differences in structure and the precautions needed. Now that software is available, there’s really no systematic approach to the theory at all, which is frustrating.
I think knowledge of chemical engineering principles is essential; in particular, one must be proficient in heat transfer concepts, otherwise one can only be considered a draftsman. It’s also important to understand the basics of chemical engineering machinery. Additionally, it’s useful to learn common calculation software such as ASPEN, which makes it quick to determine parameters like heat exchange area