کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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649267 | 1457203 | 2009 | 7 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |

This paper presents an approach based on genetic algorithms for the optimal design of shell-and-tube heat exchangers. The approach uses the Bell–Delaware method for the description of the shell-side flow with no simplifications. The optimization procedure involves the selection of the major geometric parameters such as the number of tube-passes, standard internal and external tube diameters, tube layout and pitch, type of head, fluids allocation, number of sealing strips, inlet and outlet baffle spacing, and shell-side and tube-side pressure drops. The methodology takes into account the geometric and operational constraints typically recommended by design codes. The examples analyzed show that genetic algorithms provide a valuable tool for the optimal design of heat exchangers.
Journal: Applied Thermal Engineering - Volume 29, Issues 2–3, February 2009, Pages 203–209