Dimensional Analysis for Heat Exchanger Fouling: A Finite Element Study

1. Introduction

For countries such as Bangladesh, the management of heat exchanger fouling in process control loops carries substantial economic implications. A computer program implementing dimensional analysis was written to carry out the extensive calculations required. A reduction of 8% in energy consumption was recorded under optimum operating conditions. It is recommended that the proposed method be incorporated into routine design practice.

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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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