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Temperature parameter: The core of heat transfer processes
Temperature parameter: The core of heat transfer processes
Temperature parameter: The core of heat transfer processes
Temperature is one of the most fundamental and critical parameters in the design of finned tube heat exchangers. The primary function of a heat exchanger is to facilitate heat transfer between two fluids, and the temperature difference serves as the driving force for this heat transfer. The following are several important aspects of temperature parameters:
1. The fluid's inlet and outlet temperatures:
The inlet and outlet temperatures of fluids directly affect the heat load and heat transfer efficiency of a heat exchanger. During the design process, the inlet and outlet temperatures of both the hot and cold fluids must be specified to calculate the required heat transfer area. For example, in a refrigeration system, the inlet and outlet temperatures of the evaporator determine the evaporation temperature and superheat of the refrigerant, while the inlet and outlet temperatures of the condenser determine the condensation temperature and subcooling of the refrigerant.
2. Superheat and subcooling:
Superheat and subcooling are two important concepts in refrigeration systems. Superheat refers to the difference between the actual temperature of the refrigerant at the evaporator outlet and its saturation temperature, typically ranging from 5-10°C. Subcooling, on the other hand, refers to the difference between the actual temperature of the refrigerant at the condenser outlet and its saturation temperature, generally between 5-8°C. Proper superheat and subcooling can effectively improve the system's operational efficiency, preventing liquid refrigerant from entering the compressor or gaseous refrigerant from entering the condenser, thereby protecting the equipment and enhancing heat exchange performance.
