Heat Exchanger Thermal Calculations

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The discussion focuses on the thermal calculations for heat exchangers, specifically using the heat balance formula for a condenser involving steam and water. The key formula presented is Qadded = Qrej, expressed as mdot(cw)*Cpw*(Tout-Tin) = Mdot(st)*hst. Here, mdot represents mass flow rate, Cp denotes specific heat of water at constant pressure, T indicates temperature, and h signifies the enthalpy of saturated steam. Understanding these components is essential for accurate thermal analysis in heat exchangers.

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Hello,
Can anyone get me Heat exchanger thermal formula and equations

Tom
 
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There's a lot more to understanding heat exchangers than a few formulas...
 
what type of the two fluids used in this heat exchanger?
the most imp formula which is used with the exchangers its doing the heat balance for these two fluids,lets say its a condenser,
so the two fluids are the steam and the water,
the formula used:
heat added to the water(Qadded)=the heat rejected by the steam(Qrej)
mdot(cw)*Cpw*(Tout-Tin)=Mdot(st)*hst
where:Mdot is:mass flow rate,Cp is:specific heat of water at constant pressure,T is:temperature&h is:the enthalpy of a saturated steam.

generally,its doing a heat balance for the two fluids using in the heat exchanger by the same way with the condenser.
let me know if i missed something with what I've mentioned,
thanks for the forum.
 
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