Principle and Design of Heat Exchangers

Author: Shi Meizhong, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Based on the fundamental principles of thermal calculation, this book focuses on shell-and-tube, mixed, and regenerative heat exchangers, systematically elaborating on their working principles, heat transfer calculations, structural calculations, flow resistance calculations, and design procedures. It also provides an in-depth introduction to several typical high-efficiency shell-and-tube heat exchangers, followed by a concise discussion on experimental research methods, heat transfer enhancement approaches, approximate design, and performance evaluation. The book is well-structured, concise in language, and distinctive in features, while also incorporating the latest advancements. For the various heat exchangers discussed, there are numerous illustrations and detailed examples to aid readers in mastering the knowledge. Additionally, this edition includes a newly added selection of exercises at the end for teaching purposes. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate programs in thermal energy and power engineering, refrigeration and low-temperature technology, and is also suitable for faculty and students in chemical engineering, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning engineering, as well as for designers and researchers.