Study And Modeling of Heat

Transfer of Helical Body

By
Sachin D. Ambedkar

Guide: Prof. M Y Naniwadekar

 Index
1.Introduction
2.Types of Heat Exchanger
3. Spiral Heat Exchanger
4. Flow Arrangements
5. Advantages of SHE
6. Applications
7. Use In STHX
8. Conclusion
9. References
Introduction :

Heat Transfer is a very important phenomenon of a

Chemical Engineering. In a chemical process industry,
removal of heat from the process fluids or process
equipments is essential for a efficient operation. Heating
of process fluids is also done as per the process
requirement. For this purpose a best suitable and
economical heat transfer equipment is needed.
Types of Heat Exchangers :

• Shell and Tube

• U-Tube
• Spiral
• Double Pipe
• Plate and Frame
• Kettle
Spiral Heat Exchanger :
• A spiral heat exchanger, may refer to a helical
(coiled) tube configuration.
• The term refers to a pair of flat surfaces that are
coiled to form the two channels in a counter-flow
arrangement.
• A pair of fluid ports are connected tangentially to
the outer arms of the spiral, and axial ports are
common, but optional.
• Once the main pack has been rolled, alternate
top and bottom edges are welded and each end
closed by a gasketed flat or conical cover bolted to
the body.
Figure : Spiral Heat Exchanger

Fluid -1 in
Fluid-2 out
Fluid-2 in

Fluid-1 out

Co-current flow

Counter current flow

Flow Arrangements :
• Counter current flow :
Fluids flow in opposite directions. Used for liquid-
liquid, condensing and gas cooling applications.

• Spiral flow/Cross flow :

One fluid in spiral flow and the other in a cross
flow. Suitable for handling low density gases to avoid
pressure loss. Also used for liquid-liquid applications.

• Distributed Vapour/Spiral flow :

This design is a condenser.
Advantages :

• Highly efficient use of space.

• Less pressure drop.
• Less pumping energy.
• High thermal efficiency.
• Low in cost.
• Can be used for different types of fluids.
• Self cleaning.
Self Cleaning :

• The SHE uses a self cleaning mechanism, whereby

fouled surfaces cause a localized increase in fluid
velocity.
• Thus increasing the drag or fluid friction on the
fouled surface.
• Thus helping to dislodge the blockage and keep the
exchanger clean.
STHX with Segmental baffles :

• High pressure drop.

• Low shell-side mass flow velocity.

• Low heat transfer efficiency.

• Short operation time.

STHX with Helical Baffles :

• Improving shell-side heat transfer per pressure drop.

• Lowing pressure drop.

• Reducing bypass effect.

• Reducing shell-side fouling and flow induced

vibration.
Conclusions :

In the study of heat transfer of helical body, we

studied the Spiral Heat Exchanger and STHX with
helical baffles. The Spiral Heat Exchanger is best
suitable for number of processes and can be used
more economically. The STHX with Helical baffles is
more superior than STHX with Segmental baffles and
have number of advantages over Segmental baffles.
References :

• Perry’s Chemical Engineers’ Handbook.

(Sixth Edition): Robert H. Perry, Don Green.
Page No.10-26 to 10-31.
• R C – 6 : R K Sinnot.
Page No. 584 to 596,603 to 606.
• State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power
Engineering, Xi’an University, China.
Thank You