An analysis of a crossflow compact heat exchanger is carried out using a finite element model. The predictions are in good agreement with analytical solutions available for cases with constant heat transfer coefficients. The analysis is extended to variable heat transfer coefficient cases and the results compared with constant heat transfer coefficient cases. In addition to thermal analysis, the pressure drops are calculated for all cases. © 1989.

S. G. Ravikumaur

HEAT TRANSFER--HEAT EXCHANGERS

CROSSFLOW EXCHANGERS

PRESSURE DROPS

Thermal analysis

Heat exchangers

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Journal	International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
ISSN	00179310
Open Access	No