heat exchanger...parallel or countercurrent?

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heat exchanger...parallel or countercurrent?

theoretically counter-current flow in a double is more efficient,but which of these two are prefered in the INDUSTRY?

2007-01-18 03:46:10 · 2 answers · asked by Zania 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

theoretically counter-current flow in a double pipe heat exchanger is more efficient,but which of these two is prefered in the INDUSTRY? hw do u u know?

2007-01-18 04:09:19 · update #1

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The countercurrent design, being more efficient, is by far the most commonly used.

2007-01-18 04:04:19 · answer #1 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Counter-current is used most often because of it's greater efficiency, but exact applications depend on fluids and temperatures involved, along with several other factors.

2007-01-18 15:31:20 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋