Selecting a Heat Exchanger Shell
Thomas G. Lestina, P.E.
The first step in specifying a shell-and-tube heat exchanger is choosing the right shell to meet process requirements.
Fundamentals (Chemical Engineering Practice)
Compact Heat Exchangers -- Part 3: Retrofit Heat Recovery Networks With Plate Exchangers
Christopher Haslego, Graham T. Polley
Pinch analysis retrofit procedures can be extended to handle compact exchangers.
Evaluating Cooling Tower Upgrades
Tom Dendy
When considering improvements to cooling towers, it's important to perform an economic analysis of the options.
Improved Heat Transfer Prediction for Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers
Christopher Chu
Using this technique to determine the effective plume-chimney height for an exchanger operating in natural circulation mode.
Understand Thermodynamics to Improve Process Simulations
David Hill, Fred C. Justice, P.E.
Selecting a thermodynamic model is an important step in process simulation — one that many engineers overlook. This overview of applied thermodynamics can help you choose the right model for your process.
Working with Non-Ideal Gases
Jimmy Peress
Here are two proven methods for predicting gas compressibility factors.
Realize Greater Benefits from CFD
Ahmad H. Haidari, Andre Bakker, Lanre M. Oshinowo
Computational fluid dynamics has moved from mainframes to PCs and laptops. Newer and better software lets you conduct analyses not possible before, and regular engineers, not just experts, can now carry out CFD.
Inhibiting and Monitoring Corrosion
Gary Geiger, Mel J. Esmacher, P.E.
Understand corrosion and ways to control it, and implement these monitoring techniques to improve cooling water system efficiency and reliability and reduce energy consumption.
Streamlining Crystallization Process Design
Christianto Wibowo, Ka M. Ng, Lionel O'Young
Use phase diagrams to develop reliable crystallization processes quickly and cost effectively.
Solving Phase Equilibrium Problems
James R. Reinhardt, Terrence L. Chambers
Use this optimization-based approach to analyze multi-component, multi-phase Equilibria.
Estimate Heat Transfer and Friction in Dimple Jackets
John Garvin
Use these correlations to determine the overall heat-transfer coefficient and the frictional pressure drop in dimple jackets.
Pipeline Pressure Drop: A New Design Correlation
Roger Gilmont
A linear equation has been derived to accurately calculate the flowrate of fluids in the laminar and turbulent regions, and to derive an equation for use in the transitional regions.
Apply Solubility Theory for Process Improvements
Michael J. Gentilcore
For solid compounds that dissolve in solvents but do not ionize, the thermodynamics of solubility can provide valuable predictions and insights.
Select Heat-Transfer Fluids for Low-Temperature Applications
Satish C. Mohapatra
Consider such factors as thermophysical properties, toxicity, environmental concerns, and economics when choosing a fluid.
Accurately Predict the VLE of Thiol-Hydrocarbon Mixtures
Chorng H. Twu, Vince Tassone, Wayne Sim
This methodology can be used to calculate vapor-liquid equilibria (VLE) between thiols and hydrocarbons at any composition, temperature or pressure to improve gasoline fractionation processes.
Produce Reliable Models with Efficient Meshing
Christian Wollblad, Ed Fontes, Henrik von Schenck, Phil Byrne
Improve your modeling skills to construct accurate, effective meshes that simulate or optimize a process in less time.
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