What is heat exchanger?
A heat exchanger is a system used to transfer heat between two or more fluids. Heat exchangers are used in both cooling and heating processes. The fluids may be separated by a solid wall to prevent mixing or they may be in direct contact. They are widely used in space heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, power stations, chemical plants, petrochemical plants, petroleum refineries, natural-gas processing, and sewage treatment. The classic example of a heat exchanger is found in an internal combustion engine in which a circulating fluid known as engine coolant flows through radiator coils and air flows past the coils, which cools the coolant and heats the incoming air. Another example is the heat sink, which is a passive heat exchanger that transfers the heat generated by an electronic or a mechanical device to a fluid medium, often air or a liquid coolant.
How to Calculate Equivalent diameter?
Equivalent diameter calculator uses Equivalent Diameter = 2*(Surface Area+Bare Area)/(pi*Perimeter) to calculate the Equivalent Diameter, Equivalent diameter formula is defined as a measure that relates the cross-sectional area and perimeter of a shape, allowing for the comparison of non-circular geometries in heat exchanger applications. It aids in analyzing fluid flow and heat transfer efficiency. Equivalent Diameter is denoted by De symbol.
How to calculate Equivalent diameter using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Equivalent diameter, enter Surface Area (As), Bare Area (AB) & Perimeter (P) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Equivalent diameter calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.02139 = 2*(0.52+0.32)/(pi*25).