Effect of Flow Distribution in Parallel Heat Exchanger Networks: Use of Thermo-Hydraulic Channeling Model in Refinery Operation

• Published in: Heat transfer engineering Vol. 41; no. 2; pp. 189 - 198
• Main Authors: Masato Ishiyama, Edward, John Pugh, Simon
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia Taylor & Francis 19.01.2020; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Channeling; Flow distribution; Flow measurement; Fouling; Heat exchangers; Hydraulic models; Hydraulics; Pressure drop; Refineries; Thermal conductivity

Parallel branches are commonly observed in industrial heat exchanger networks (HENs). Despite the important relationship between flow distribution and network efficiency, not all parallel branches comprise of flow controllers or not least, flow measurements. When the network is subject to fouling, u...