The effects of operating and geometric parameters on CaCO3 fouling in plate heat exchangers

K. Song, E. Lee, J. Jeon, H. Kang, Yong Chan Kim

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Abstract

The plate heat exchangers have been widely used in a district heating system. The fouling is unwanted deposit on the heat transfer surface, and has been a major problem for many industrial applications. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) fouling on the performance of the plate heat exchangers under various operating and geometry conditions, such as concentration, flow velocity, and chevron angle. The tests were performed under accelerated concentration conditions. The fouling resistance showed an asymptotically increasing curve. The pressure drop increased with time. The fouling resistance and pressure drop increased with the increase in the chevron angle, concentration, and inlet temperature, and decreased with the increase in the flow velocity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication11th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants
Subtitle of host publicationNatural Refrigerants and Environmental Protection, GL 2014
EditorsWangyang Hu, Guojun Zhao
PublisherInternational Institute of Refrigeration
Pages685-692
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9782362150043
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event11th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants, GL 2014 - Hangzhou, China
Duration: 2014 Aug 312014 Sept 2

Publication series

Name11th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants: Natural Refrigerants and Environmental Protection, GL 2014

Other

Other11th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants, GL 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHangzhou
Period14/8/3114/9/2

Keywords

  • CaCO
  • Fouling resistance
  • Operating and geometric parameters
  • Plate heat exchangers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering

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