A finite element model to predict temperature distribution in heat exchangers is reported. The model can be effectively used to analyse and design the heat exchangers with complex flow arrangements for which no regular design procedure is available. Illustrations are provided to explain the application of the method for the analysis of shell and tube heat exchangers. © 1988.

S. G. Ravikumaur

HEAT TRANSFER - FINS

Cell model

Heat losses

Hybrid model

LUMPED RESISTANCE

Heat exchangers

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Finite element analysis of shell and tube heat exchanger

International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer

Heat Transfer Enhancement of Heat Exchangers

Heat Transfer Engineering

Temperature Distribution and Heat Exchange in Multipass Shell-and-Tube Exchangers with Baffles

International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer

Electro-analog models for heat exchangers and a simplified method for heat exchanger calculations

Int. J. heat mass transfer

Journal of the Society of Mechanical Engineers

10.1299/jsmemag.64.515_1777_4

Journal	International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer
ISSN	07351933
Open Access	No