Chapter 38: Heat Exchanger Optimization
| 38.1 | Heat Exchanger Design Optimization & Specifications | 3 |
| 38.1.1 | General | 3 |
| 38.2 | Overview of TEMA and Selection Guidelines | 3 |
| 38.2.1 | Selection Guidelines – Type of Exchanger | 3 |
| 38.2.2 | Reboiler Selection Chart | 9 |
| 38.2.2.1 | Sizing of Reboiler | 10 |
| 38.2.2.2 | Fraction of Fluid Evaporated In Reboiler | 20 |
| 38.3 | S & T Heat Exchanger Optimization Guidance | 20 |
| 38.3.1 | Overview of TEMA | 20 |
| 38.4 | Heat Exchanger Design (Thermal Design) | 24 |
| 38.4.1 | Salient Points of Each Type of Heads and Shells | 25 |
| 38.4.2 | Program Capabilities | 27 |
| 38.4.3 | The Various Geometry Specifications | 27 |
| 38.4.4 | Calculation Modes | 28 |
| 38.4.5 | Data Entry into HTRI | 29 |
| 38.4.6 | Stream Definitions Summary | 31 |
| 38.4.7 | Output Interpretation | 33 |
| 38.5 | Examples of Optimized S & T Heat Exchangers | 34 |
| 38.6 | Optimization of Air Cooled Heat Exchangers | 72 |
| 38.7 | Examples of Optimized Air Cooled Heat Exchangers | 80 |
| 38.8 | References | 155 |
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