ISSN 22496343 Volume 2, Issue 3, June 2012 （ISSN 2249 6343卷2,问题3,2012年6月）.pdf

ISSN 2249-6343 International Journal of Computer Technology and Electronics Engineering (IJCTEE) Volume 2, Issue 3, June 2012 Optimization In Thermal Design Of Surface Condenser By Changing Fouling Factor Vijay K. Mehta, Abstract : One of the most common operational challenges Fouling depends on the type of heat exchanger, and the encountered with heat exchangers is fouling. Fouling is the kind of fluids being transferred. Due to different designs, build-up of sediments and debris on the surface area of a composition, and transfer fluid, each type of heat heat exchanger that inhibits heat transfer. Fouling will exchanger will suffer fouling in unique ways. The tube reduce heat transfer, impede fluid flow, and increase the side of a shell and tube heat exchanger is usually easy to pressure drop across the heat exchanger. As with many clean but the shell side can be more difficult to access. operational concerns, proper planning at the design stage Plate heat exchangers can be taken apart for cleaning on can minimize the effects of fouling down the road. Designers both sides. Some heat exchangers can be cleaned every use fouling factors to maximize the lifespan, runtime and night when the equipment is not in use, while others can efficiency of a heat exchanger by accounting for the amount only be cleaned every few months or years. In order to of fouling an exchange will sustain over a period of