How should a heat exchanger be selected for this operating condition?
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The current operating conditions here are as follows: 90% acetic acid at 120°C is used to heat 90% acetic acid at 30°C to 70°C, with a flow rate of 1000 kg/h for each. Is that not a bit low? Dear all**, what parameters are still needed for the selection? Which type of heat exchanger is recommended?
Thank you for your reply. Which feature are you looking for? Specific heat capacity? Boiling point? Or something else?
If the area is small and the pressure is not high, a plate exchanger can be used
The corrosiveness of acetic acid also needs to be considered.
Thank you for your reply. The pH is around 2–3; the material can be 316L or titanium. Are there any other parameters needed?
Thank you for your reply. Isn’t 1000 kg/h a bit low? I asked the manufacturers, and many said it’s too small to produce
With a plate exchanger, the flow rate does decrease a bit, but there should be manufacturers that can supply it
Then it seems like you need a smaller quantity of goods; no one is happy to handle that
It is a bit small; if the quantity isn’t large, manufacturers generally aren’t willing to produce it
This post was last edited by gn_1984 on 2015-10-21 at 16:16. Hello, your parameters are generally sufficient. Do you have any requirements regarding pressure? Our company is a manufacturer of plate heat exchangers, and we can help you select the appropriate model and provide a quote if needed. In-station communication