Exploring the Novel Design and Control of Shell and Tube-in-Tube Heat Exchanger

Exploring the Novel Design and Control of Shell and Tube-in-Tube Heat Exchanger
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© 2024 by IJETT Journal
Volume-72 Issue-6
Year of Publication : 2024
Author : Surendran Thangavelan Jeyarajah, Gnanaseelan Joselin Retna Kumar
DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V72I6P117

How to Cite?

Surendran Thangavelan Jeyarajah, Gnanaseelan Joselin Retna Kumar, "Exploring the Novel Design and Control of Shell and Tube-in-Tube Heat Exchanger," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 72, no. 6, pp. 159-169, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V72I6P117

Abstract
The Shell and Tube-in-Tube (S&TinT) heat exchanger is a superior solution compared to conventional counterparts, boasting an innovative design that includes three heat-transfer elements for three fluid paths. This paper initially addresses the challenges in traditional heat exchanger designs and further, considering the drawbacks, a novel design of S&TinT heat exchanger is proposed, which provides dynamic control over heat transfer performance, facilitating rapid changes to meet specific operational requirements. Multiple advantages make the S&TinT heat exchanger a promising solution for industries demanding high efficiency and adaptability in their heat transfer processes. Secondly, the Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD) algorithm was chosen to calculate the necessary parameters, which modified the standard LMTD algorithm to accommodate heat transfer dynamics between the three fluids. The modified LMTD algorithm ensures the accuracy of the design process and contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex heat transfer mechanisms in multi-fluid systems. Finally, Controlling the parameters of the designed S&TinT heat exchanger is performed by a Model Predictive Controller (MPC) as it can handle multi-input, multi-output systems. Along with this, a comparative analysis with a conventional Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller is studied and it reveals considerable insights. The error analysis further confirms the superior performance of the MPC controller, establishing it as an effective and effective control technique for advanced heat transfer systems such as the S&TinT heat exchanger.

Keywords
Heat exchanger, CAD, S&TinT, LMTD, MPC.

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