EFFECT OF FOULING

ON HEAT
EXCHANGERS
Heat Exchanger
FOULING
FOULING = scaling in tubes
Scaling in tubes = high thermal resistance
High thermal resistance = high heat transfer coefficient
High heat transfer coefficient = lower efficiency
Lower efficiency = more steam/coolant requirement
More requirement = MORE COST!!!
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Fouling Factor vs Coolant Requirement
Fouling Factor vs Water Requirement Log. (Fouling Factor vs Water Requirement)
Heat Exchanger used as Cooler
Heat Exchanger used as Heater
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Fouling Factor vs Steam Requirement
Fouling Factor vs Steam Requirement