A comparison of two fouling‐resistant heat exchangers
- 1 May 1992
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Biofouling
- Vol. 5 (4), 295-314
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08927019209378250
Abstract
Fouling cannot always be prevented; it is important to consider the design of fouling‐resistant heat exchangers. To examine these exchangers, a test fluid whose fouling behaviour is understood should be used. Experiments have been conducted to examine the response of two model systems, a pulsatile flow and a fluid bed heat exchanger, to fouling from whey protein concentrates. Both systems are effective in certain cases, although the enhanced mass transfer possible in the pulsatile flow exchanger can increase fouling when mass transfer controls deposition. This demonstrates the possible danger in installing “antifouling”; systems. The possible mechanisms by which antifouling exchangers operate is discussed; they may work both by slowing the kinetics of fouling or enhancing the heat transfer coefficient. A simple model to demonstrate the design of antifouling exchangers is presented.Keywords
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