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http://dx.doi.org/10.5916/jkosme.2011.35.7.891

Optimal Design of Compact Heat Exchanger (Louver Fin-tube Heat Exchanger for High Heat Transfer and Low Pressure Drop)

Kang, Hie-Chan (School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Kunsan National University)

Publication Information

Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology / v.35, no.7, 2011 , pp. 891-898 More about this Journal

Abstract

The present work was conducted to get the best geometric information for the optimum design of the complex heat exchanger. The objective function for optimal design was expressed as a combination of pressure drop and heat transfer rate. The geometric parameters for the variables of louver pitch and height, tube width, etc., were limited to ranges set by manufacturing conditions. The optimum geometric parameters were calculated by using empirical correlations and theory. The sensitivity of the parameters and optimum values are shown and discussed. The weighting factor in the objective function is important in the selection of the louver fin-tube heat exchanger.

Keywords

Heat Exchanger; Louver Fin; Pressure Drop; Heat Transfer; Optimal Design;

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