Can a Heat Balance be Achieved with Constant Condensation Temperature?

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In a heat exchanger where a fluid condenses at a constant temperature, achieving a heat balance can be challenging due to the temperature difference between the condensing fluid and the cooling fluid. The enthalpy changes during the phase change must be considered, as the heat of vaporization or condensation occurs at a constant temperature. Participants discussed the importance of understanding thermodynamics principles, particularly regarding phase changes and heat transfer. Acknowledgment of these concepts is crucial for solving heat balance equations in such scenarios. Mastery of these thermodynamic principles is essential for effectively analyzing heat exchanger performance.
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If you have a heat exchanger with a cooling fluid and a fluid that condenses, and the fluid condenses over the entire heat exchanger i.e. its temperature is constant. How can one make a heat balance in such a case, when dT is 0 for the condensing fluid but not the other? i.e. (m*Cp*Dt)fluid 1 = (m*Cp*Dt)fluid 2

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Kqwert said:

Homework Statement


If you have a heat exchanger with a cooling fluid and a fluid that condenses, and the fluid condenses over the entire heat exchanger i.e. its temperature is constant. How can one make a heat balance in such a case, when dT is 0 for the condensing fluid but not the other? i.e. (m*Cp*Dt)fluid 1 = (m*Cp*Dt)fluid 2

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The Attempt at a Solution

You are aware that enthalpy changes at constant temperature for a phase change of a single component substance, correct? You've heard of the heat of vaporization/condensation, correct?
 
Chestermiller said:
You are aware that enthalpy changes at constant temperature for a phase change of a single component substance, correct? You've heard of the heat of vaporization/condensation, correct?
I wasn't aware that the enthalpy changes at constant temperature for a phase change.
 
Kqwert said:
I wasn't aware that the enthalpy changes at constant temperature for a phase change.
Are you taking thermodynamics now, or have you had it yet?
 
Chestermiller said:
Are you taking thermodynamics now, or have you had it yet?
I haven´t had it yet. We had a small brief on it in the course I am taking, but maybe I didn't pay enough attention.
 
Kqwert said:
I haven´t had it yet. We had a small brief on it in the course I am taking, but maybe I didn't pay enough attention.
Well, I'm sure you know that water boils at a constant temperature of 100C while you are adding heat.
 
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