Shell Area for Heat Exchanger Calculator

✖Tube Pitch in a heat exchanger refers to the center-to-center spacing between adjacent tubes in a tube bundle of heat exchanger.ⓘ Tube Pitch [P_Tube]			+10% -10%
✖Pipe Outer Diameter refers to the measurement of the outside or external diameter of a cylindrical pipe. It includes the pipe thickness into it.ⓘ Pipe Outer Diameter [D_Outer]			+10% -10%
✖Shell Diameter of a heat exchanger refers to the internal diameter of the cylindrical shell that houses the tube bundle.ⓘ Shell Diameter [D_s]			+10% -10%
✖Baffle spacing refers to the distance between adjacent baffles within the heat exchanger. Their purpose is to create turbulence on shell side fluid.ⓘ Baffle Spacing [L_Baffle]			+10% -10%

✖Shell area of a heat exchanger refers the total area through which the fluid on the shell side can flow.ⓘ Shell Area for Heat Exchanger [A_s]

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Shell Area for Heat Exchanger Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Shell Area = (Tube Pitch-Pipe Outer Diameter)*Shell Diameter*(Baffle Spacing/Tube Pitch)
A_s = (P_Tube-D_Outer)*D_s*(L_Baffle/P_Tube)
This formula uses 5 Variables

Variables Used

Shell Area - (Measured in Square Meter) - Shell area of a heat exchanger refers the total area through which the fluid on the shell side can flow.
Tube Pitch - (Measured in Meter) - Tube Pitch in a heat exchanger refers to the center-to-center spacing between adjacent tubes in a tube bundle of heat exchanger.
Pipe Outer Diameter - (Measured in Meter) - Pipe Outer Diameter refers to the measurement of the outside or external diameter of a cylindrical pipe. It includes the pipe thickness into it.
Shell Diameter - (Measured in Meter) - Shell Diameter of a heat exchanger refers to the internal diameter of the cylindrical shell that houses the tube bundle.
Baffle Spacing - (Measured in Meter) - Baffle spacing refers to the distance between adjacent baffles within the heat exchanger. Their purpose is to create turbulence on shell side fluid.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Tube Pitch: 23 Millimeter --> 0.023 Meter (Check conversion here)
Pipe Outer Diameter: 19 Millimeter --> 0.019 Meter (Check conversion here)
Shell Diameter: 510 Millimeter --> 0.51 Meter (Check conversion here)
Baffle Spacing: 200 Millimeter --> 0.2 Meter (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

A_s = (P_Tube-D_Outer)*D_s*(L_Baffle/P_Tube) --> (0.023-0.019)*0.51*(0.2/0.023)

Evaluating ... ...

A_s = 0.0177391304347826

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.0177391304347826 Square Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.0177391304347826 ≈ 0.017739 Square Meter <-- Shell Area

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Equivalent Diameter for Triangular Pitch in Heat Exchanger

LaTeX Go Equivalent Diameter = (1.10/Pipe Outer Diameter)*((Tube Pitch^2)-0.917*(Pipe Outer Diameter^2))

Equivalent Diameter for Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger

LaTeX Go Equivalent Diameter = (1.27/Pipe Outer Diameter)*((Tube Pitch^2)-0.785*(Pipe Outer Diameter^2))

Number of Tubes in Center Row Given Bundle Diameter and Tube Pitch

LaTeX Go Number of Tubes in Vertical Tube Row = Bundle Diameter/Tube Pitch

Number of Baffles in Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger

LaTeX Go Number of Baffles = (Length of Tube/Baffle Spacing)-1

Shell Area for Heat Exchanger Formula

LaTeX Go

Shell Area = (Tube Pitch-Pipe Outer Diameter)*Shell Diameter*(Baffle Spacing/Tube Pitch)
A_s = (P_Tube-D_Outer)*D_s*(L_Baffle/P_Tube)

What is Shell and Tube heat exchanger?

A Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger is a common type of heat exchanger used in various industrial applications to transfer heat between two fluids. It consists of a large, cylindrical outer shell (usually made of metal) with multiple smaller tubes (also made of metal) running through it. The tubes are arranged in a bundle inside the shell and are typically oriented parallel to the shell's longitudinal axis.

What is Shell Area for Heat Exchanger?

In a shell-and-tube heat exchanger, the outer shell contains a bundle of tubes through which one fluid flows, and the other fluid flows inside the tubes. The heat transfer occurs through the tube walls.

The shell area, also known as the outer surface area, plays a crucial role in determining how much heat can be exchanged between the two fluids. The larger the shell area, the greater the heat transfer surface available, resulting in a more efficient heat exchange process.

How to Calculate Shell Area for Heat Exchanger?

Shell Area for Heat Exchanger calculator uses Shell Area = (Tube Pitch-Pipe Outer Diameter)*Shell Diameter*(Baffle Spacing/Tube Pitch) to calculate the Shell Area, The Shell Area for Heat Exchanger formula is defined as the surface area of the outer shell or casing of the heat exchanger. Shell Area is denoted by A_s symbol.

How to calculate Shell Area for Heat Exchanger using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Shell Area for Heat Exchanger, enter Tube Pitch (P_Tube), Pipe Outer Diameter (D_Outer), Shell Diameter (D_s) & Baffle Spacing (L_Baffle) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Shell Area for Heat Exchanger calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.017739 = (0.023-0.019)*0.51*(0.2/0.023).

FAQ

What is Shell Area for Heat Exchanger?

The Shell Area for Heat Exchanger formula is defined as the surface area of the outer shell or casing of the heat exchanger and is represented as A_s = (P_Tube-D_Outer)*D_s*(L_Baffle/P_Tube) or Shell Area = (Tube Pitch-Pipe Outer Diameter)*Shell Diameter*(Baffle Spacing/Tube Pitch). Tube Pitch in a heat exchanger refers to the center-to-center spacing between adjacent tubes in a tube bundle of heat exchanger, Pipe Outer Diameter refers to the measurement of the outside or external diameter of a cylindrical pipe. It includes the pipe thickness into it, Shell Diameter of a heat exchanger refers to the internal diameter of the cylindrical shell that houses the tube bundle & Baffle spacing refers to the distance between adjacent baffles within the heat exchanger. Their purpose is to create turbulence on shell side fluid.

How to calculate Shell Area for Heat Exchanger?

The Shell Area for Heat Exchanger formula is defined as the surface area of the outer shell or casing of the heat exchanger is calculated using Shell Area = (Tube Pitch-Pipe Outer Diameter)*Shell Diameter*(Baffle Spacing/Tube Pitch). To calculate Shell Area for Heat Exchanger, you need Tube Pitch (P_Tube), Pipe Outer Diameter (D_Outer), Shell Diameter (D_s) & Baffle Spacing (L_Baffle). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Tube Pitch, Pipe Outer Diameter, Shell Diameter & Baffle Spacing and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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