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7.3.2 Practical exercise 1: Global energy balance in the exchanger and

losses study

7.3.2.1 Objectives

Calculate the global energy balance in the exchanger by calculating the

heat transferred by the hot fluid, the heat gained by the cold fluid and heat
losses. Calculate the logarithmic temperature mean difference and the global
heat transfer coefficient.

7.3.2.2 Required elements

EDIBON TICT, Shell and Tube heat exchanger.

7.3.2.3 Practical procedure

1. Check that the valves are open and that there is a countercurrent flow
configuration.

2. Check that the heating tank is full of water, above the level switch.

3. Switch on the pump and the heating element (unit supply).

4. Set the tank temperature at 45 ºC (ST16).

5. Fix the hot water flow in about 3 l/min (SC1) and adjust cold water flow
until reaching stationary operating conditions, keeping the temperature set
in the tank constant.

6. Write down temperature and flow measurements on the experimental

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sheet.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for different water temperatures in the tank: 50ºC,
55ºC and 60 ºC.

8. Once the measurements have been taken, calculate the heat transferred
by the hot water, the heat absorbed by the cool water, the heat losses, the
log mean temperature and the overall heat transfer coefficient.

7.3.2.4 Results and tables

Table for measurements taken during the practice:

Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 4

ST-16 (C) 45 50 55 60

ST-1 (C)

ST-2 (C)

ST-3 (C)

ST-4 (C)

ST-5 (C)

ST-6 (C)

ST-7 (C)

SC-1 (l/min) 3 3 3 3

SC-2 (l/min)

Table 3.5.1
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Considering the measurements above, calculate the following

thermodynamic variables:

- Heat transferred by the hot water (qh)

- Heat absorbed by the cold water (qc)

- Heat loses (ql)

- Log mean temperature difference between hot and cold water

(Tlm)

- Overall heat transfer coefficient (U)

TEST 1 TEST 2 TEST 3 TEST 4

qh ( w )

qc ( w )

ql ( w )

Tlm ( k )

U ( w/m2k )

Table 3.5.2

7.3.2.5 Conclusions and comments

Comment the results obtained.