Question

What are the factors to be considered for designing a heat exchanger?

(a) Thermal analysis

(b) Hydraulic calculations

(c) Pressure calculations

(d) Thermal analysis and hydraulic calculations

The question was asked in examination.

I want to ask this question from Heat Transfer Applications topic in chapter Heat Transfer Applications of Food Processing Unit Operations

Answer 1

Correct choice is (d) Thermal analysis and hydraulic calculations

For explanation I would say: There are 2 factors to be considered for designing a heat exchanger. They are Thermal analysis and hydraulic calculations. The thermal analysis is a study of the physical and chemical properties of the fluid with respect to temperature under controlled temperature program. Hydraulic analysis refers to the study of fluid under different conditions.