Heat Exchanger Design Basics

Description

This Heat Exchanger Design Basics eBook from 3D-LABS references ASME standards and explains each method with clear worked examples for practising engineers and students.

Heat Exchanger Design Basics covers fundamental thermal and hydraulic design of shell-and-tube heat exchangers to TEMA Class R/C/B and ASME VIII Div 1 — heat duty calculation, LMTD method, overall heat transfer coefficient, tube-side and shell-side heat transfer and pressure drop, fouling factors, and TEMA mechanical design requirements. Written for process and mechanical engineers entering heat exchanger design.

What are the fundamental heat exchanger design steps?

TEMA design procedure: (1) Process duty Q = m-dot x Cp x delta-T (kW), (2) Calculate LMTD and correction factor F from TEMA charts, (3) Assume initial U (W/m2-K) — water-to-water 850-1700, hydrocarbon-to-steam 280-850 per TEMA Table B-4, (4) Trial area A = Q / (U x F x LMTD), (5) Select tube size, layout, passes, and shell size, (6) Calculate actual U from hi and ho (Dittus-Boelter), (7) Verify U_design = U_clean / (1 + U_clean x (Rf_i + Rf_o)) is adequate.

What tube-side Nusselt number formula is used?

For turbulent flow (Re greater than 10,000): Dittus-Boelter Nu = 0.023 x Re^0.8 x Pr^0.4 (heating) or x Pr^0.3 (cooling). Tube-side coefficient hi = Nu x k / Di. TEMA recommends tube-side velocity 0.9 to 2.4 m/s for liquid service (TEMA Cl. RCB-2.31) and Re must exceed 10,000 for Dittus-Boelter applicability. For laminar (Re less than 2300): Sieder-Tate correlation with viscosity correction.

What TEMA mechanical design requirements are covered?

TEMA Class R (severe service), C (commercial and general process), B (chemical process): shell minimum thickness (6 mm for ID up to 100 mm to 11 mm for ID 600-900 mm), minimum nozzle size (3/4 inch Class C, 1 inch Class R), and tie rod requirements per TEMA Section 8. Bundle clearance per TEMA Cl. RCB-6.1 (1/2 to 3/4 inch for floating head types). Expansion joint required when thermal growth exceeds allowed differential shell-to-tube expansion.

How do I access this book after purchase?

eBook PDF: Instant download via email and 3D-LABS dashboard. Paper Book: Printed and shipped to India.

What’s Included

An instant PDF download covering the core concepts, practical examples, and key references — ready to read on any device.

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About Heat Exchanger Design Basics

Heat Exchanger Design Basics is part of the 3D-LABS Engineering series — a focused e-book library for engineers, students, and technical professionals. This title covers engineering fundamentals, industry practices, and applied problem-solving, with worked examples and industry-current best practices drawn from real engineering projects.

Written by practising 3D-LABS engineers and reviewed by senior specialists, Heat Exchanger Design Basics is designed to move you from concept to competence quickly — not to be a comprehensive academic reference, but a working reference you actually use.

Who Heat Exchanger Design Basics is for

Heat Exchanger Design Basics is written for engineers, students, and technical professionals. If you are:

• An early-career engineer wanting to accelerate your practical knowledge in engineering.
• An experienced practitioner looking for a compact reference on current practices.
• A student preparing for engineering exams, interviews, or your first professional role.
• A manager or team lead wanting to level-set your team on engineering fundamentals.

Then Heat Exchanger Design Basics will earn its price back in the first project or exam you apply it to.

What is included in your download

• The complete PDF e-book — DRM-free, fully searchable, print-friendly formatting.
• Worked examples — real-world calculations, drawings, or case studies interspersed through the text.
• Reference charts and tables — quick-lookup material you will return to on the job.
• Further reading recommendations — curated pointers to codes, standards, and complementary resources.
• Free updates — when we revise the book, you get the updated PDF at no extra cost. We notify you by email.

Pricing and delivery

Heat Exchanger Design Basics is priced at ₹8,100 (USD equivalent shown in cart). Delivery is instant — after payment, the download link is emailed to you and available in your account. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no expiring access.

Payment methods: Cashfree (Indian customers) or PayPal International (customers outside India). Bulk licensing available for corporate training programmes and educational institutions — contact sales@3d-labs.com.

How to get the most out of Heat Exchanger Design Basics

1. Read the introduction and structure first — every book has a "how to use this book" section that maps chapters to the reader you are.
2. Work through the examples with pen and paper — passive reading is 10% retention; working the calculation yourself is 70%+.
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4. Apply the concepts to a real project immediately — the book will pay for itself the first time you avoid a design error.
5. Come back to the book after 6 months — with real project experience, you will read the same chapters differently.

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Frequently asked questions

What format is Heat Exchanger Design Basics delivered in?

Heat Exchanger Design Basics is delivered as an instant-download PDF file. The PDF is DRM-free, works on any device (desktop, tablet, phone, e-reader), and is fully searchable. Print-friendly formatting so you can print for offline reading.

How is this different from a paper textbook?

This e-book is a focused, practical guide — targeting a specific engineering skill or knowledge area. Unlike a 600-page academic textbook, it moves quickly to real-world applications with worked examples, industry practices, and current code references. Priced accordingly.

Who wrote this book?

Books in the Engineering series are authored by 3D-LABS engineers and reviewed by senior specialists in the field. Every author has hands-on industry experience — this is not academic theory, it is applied practice from working engineers.

Can I use the material for teaching or training?

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