True log mean temperature differences are only valid in double-pipe (or tubular) heat exchangers; hence for more complex shell-and-tube arrangements, we have to muliply the LMTD by a factor.
The equations used in the spreadsheet are taken from the work of Bowman et al (1940) and are given below.
Perrys Chemical Engineers' Handbook states LMTD correction factors lower than 0.8 indicate inefficient heat exchanger design, while the Heat Exchanger Design Handbook advises that the minimum value should be 0.75.
Download Excel spreadsheet to calculate Corrected Log Mean Temperature Difference
2 comments:
Awesome post about heat exchangers! I have been trying to do some research on them because I might need them for my job, your article has helped a lot. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Dear Samir
I'm a newbie in heat exchanger. I'm still studying LMTD method. But, I'm confused in choosing correction factor F. In Schaum series of "THEORY AND PROBLEM OF HEAT TRANSFER", I find some chart of correction factor each heat exchanger. When i use that chart to calculate F. My answer is wrong. I try to get other books but it doesnt work. Any body help me please.
Thank you
Teguhtf
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