Finned tube heat exchangers are characterized by the radial or longitudinal 'fins' located on the outside of the tubes. The tubes carry a fluid which is the...
Category - Engineering Calculations
In this article, we will take a details look at equations required for shell and tube heat exchanger sizing and design.
Shell and tube heat exchangers are...
Shell and tube exchangers are the most popular heat transfer equipment used in process industry. This type of heat exchangers consists of metal tubes passing...
There are many different types of heat exchangers widely used in the process industry. They are used for cooling down or heating up any process fluids, for...
Shell & tube heat exchanger design
Shell and tube heat exchangers are very popular and commonly used heat transfer equipment in the process industry. This...
Commonly asked interview questions for new process engineers or chemical engineers.
Heat Transfer Questions
Q: Why does the ice from refrigerator melt faster...
Theory behind air density calculation
Physical properties of air can be represented by the real gas equation, which is the modified version of ideal gas...
What is K factor of K value for piping fittings?
The frictional pressure drop across a length of a pipe depends on type of fluid, its density, viscosity etc...
Equipment Sizing Calculators - for design of storage tanks, 2 phase / 3 phase separators, heat exchangers etc.
Instrumentation Sizing calculators - for sizing...
NPSH Definition
Net Positive Suction Head or NPSH for pumps can be defined as the difference between liquid pressure at pump suction and liquid vapor...
Pressure Safety Valves (PSV) or Pressure Relief Valves are important instruments in the process / manufacturing industry to protect enclosed equipment or...
Standard Temperature and Pressure Conditions
Standard air density is density of air calculated at standard temperature and pressure conditions. Standard...