Reflux Condensation under Vacuum of a Methanol/Water Mixture with Plain Tube and Tube Inserts

• Published in: Heat transfer engineering Vol. 26; no. 7; pp. 3 - 10
• Main Authors: Ooi, T. H., Benson, H. R. S., HEGGS, P. J.
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia, PA Taylor & Francis Group 01.09.2005; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Devices using thermal energy; Energy; Energy. Thermal use of fuels; Exact sciences and technology; Heat exchangers (included heat transformers, condensers, cooling towers); Water; Binary mixture; Condenser; Test facility; Pressure drop; Heat exchanger; Liquid vapor interface; Countercurrent flow; Experimental study; Insert; Heat transfer; Methanol

This paper presents preliminary observations and calculations obtained for the reflux condensation of a water-methanol vapor mixture in a plain tube and a tube fitted with inserts. It is an attempt to present findings that resolve the reflux condenser controllability and operability, which has alway...