Heat Transfer Coefficient in Large Pipe w/Smaller Pipes

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To calculate the overall heat transfer coefficient for a large pipe containing smaller pipes, one can use principles similar to those in a double-pipe heat exchanger. The heat transfer coefficient can be influenced by the flow arrangement, whether concurrent or countercurrent. Key factors include the thermal properties of the fluids, flow rates, and the geometry of the pipes. For detailed guidance and equations, consulting "Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering" by McCabe, Smith, and Harriott, particularly Chapter 15, is recommended. Understanding these concepts is crucial for effective equipment design in heat exchange applications.
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Resources or formulations on how to calculate the overall heat transfer coefficient for such systems.
Hello, I have a question with regard to equipment design.

How do I calculate the overall heat transfer coefficient for a large pipe who has smaller pipes in it? Say I have water flowing on the large pipe, and inside it there are three pipes with hot acid in them. Assuming they flow concurrently (or even countercurrently), how do I formulate their overall heat transfer coefficient equation? Is it still similar to a double-pipe heat exchanger?

Thanks
 
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And if you need a textbook reference, look up Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, by McCabe, Smith, and Harriott. Chapter 15, Heat-Exchange Equipment. Mine's 4th edition, but newer editions are similar.
 
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