The Runge-Kutta Method for Heat Exchanger Fouling: A Comparative Study

1. Introduction

Widespread interest in heat exchanger fouling stems from its far-reaching consequences for the operation of ship building. Laboratory specimens representative of ship building are tested and the data analysed using the Runge-Kutta method. The proposed correlation predicts heat exchanger fouling with a standard error of about 45%. The study highlights the need for more reliable field data before firm design rules can be established.

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2. Materials and Methods

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3. Results and Discussion

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4. Conclusion

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