Water is used to cool ethylene glycol in a 60-ft-long double pipe heat exchanger made of 4-std and 2-std (both type M) copper tubing. The water inlet temperature is 60°F and the ethylene glycol inlet temperature is 180°F. The flow rate of the ethylene glycol is 20 lbm/s, while that for the water is 30 lbm/s. Calculate the expected outlet temperature of the ethylene glycol and determine the pressure drop expected for both streams. Assume counterflow, and place the ethylene glycol in the inner tube. Compose a Summary of Performance chart.

Water is used to cool ethylene glycol in a 60-ft-long double pipe heat exchanger made of 4-std and 2-std (both type M) copper tubing. The water inlet temperature is 60°F and the ethylene glycol inlet temperature is 180°F. The flow rate of the ethylene glycol is 20 lbm/s, while that for the water is 30 lbm/s. Calculate the expected outlet temperature of the ethylene glycol and determine the pressure drop expected for both streams. Assume counterflow, and place the ethylene glycol in the inner tube. Compose a Summary of Performance chart.

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Chapter7: Forced Convection Inside Tubes And Ducts

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