Experimental performance studies of a plate heat exchanger
By: Darren R. Plath
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 63
Description: A plate and frame heat exchanger experimental test stand was developed. Using this test      stand a performance analysis was conducted. The analysis consisted of evaluating the      performance of the heat exchanger at varying flow rates and inlet temperatures, to develop      an effectiveness-NTU and Log Mean Temperature Difference relationships, under steady      state operation. The measured heat rates were compared to the heat rates provided by the      manufacturer and good/bad agreement was found. Standard operating procedures for the      test stand were developed and implemented.
Notes: Thesis advisor(s): Ashok Gopinath.

"December 1996."

Thesis (M.S. in Mechanical Engineering) Naval Postgraduate School, December 1996.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 61)

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