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The selection of the type of heat exchanger for a particular application is the first essential step in the design process. From process considerations, the choice may be obvious. However, in most instances several different types will work well. It then becomes important to evaluate a number of options, requirements, and constraints before making the selection. Much of the complication arises from the fact that heat exchangers are part of a much larger interconnected system which often greatly influences their ability to perform satisfactorily. Thus, for the selection to be made correctly, many factors must be considered in addition to the obvious characteristics of the process fluids, the amount of heat to be transferred, the temperatures and pressures, weights, pressure drops, etc. In some instances, the consideration of other external factors will dictate the type of exchanger.
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Chenoweth, J.M. (1988). Selection of Heat Exchangers. In: Melo, L.F., Bott, T.R., Bernardo, C.A. (eds) Fouling Science and Technology. NATO ASI Series, vol 145. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2813-8_31
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