Heat Transfer Fluids and Systems for Process and Energy Applications

Jasbir Singh

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2020
• eBook ISBN: 9781000146516
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Civil Engineering

This book presents the basic principles and engineering data governing the process design of indirect heat transfer fluids and systems. It focuses on the selection of systems based on common engineering criteria such as reliability and cost, and particularly on energy conservation and safety.

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Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Series Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Preface
• Contents
• 1. General Aspects of Indirect Heat Transfer
• 1.2 Range of Fluids
• 1.3 Industrial Process Heat Demand
• 1.4 Selection Criteria for Heat Transfer Systems
• References
• 2. Relevant Aspects of Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.3 Pressure Drop Due to Flow in Pipes
• 2.4 Aspects of Basic Heat Transfer
• 2.5 Correlations for Natural Convection
• 2.6 Correlations for Forced Convection
• 2.7 Combined Natural and Forced Convection
• 2.8 Heat Transfer by Vapor Condensation
• 2.9 Heat Transfer with Boiling
• 2.10 Heat Transfer by Liquid Metals
• 2.11 Heat Exchangers
• 2.12 Heat Transfer in Vessels and Reactors
• Nomenclature
• References
• 3. Water
• 3.2 Thermodynamic Properties
• 3.3 Water Contaminants and Their Measurements
• 3.4 Cooling Water Systems
• 3.5 Steam Systems: General
• 3.6 Steam Systems in Process Plant
• 3.7 High-Pressure Water Heating
• 3.8 Steam Turbines
• 3.9 Water Usage for Nuclear Power
• 3.10 Heat Transfer Rates
• 3.11 Hazards of Water and Steam
• Nomenclature
• References
• 4. Gases
• 4.2 Quantity and Properties of Combustion Products
• 4.3 Heat Conservation in Fired Units: Principles
• 4.4 Practical Aspects of Heat Recovery
• 4.5 Quantitative Assessment of Waste Heat Recovery
• 4.6 Gas Turbines
• 4.7 Heat Recovery from Gas Turbine Exhausts
• 4.8 Combined Cycle (Cogeneration) Plants
• 4.9 Air Cooling
• 4.10 Use of Gases for Nuclear Power
• Nomenclature
• References
• 5. Organic Fluids
• 5.2 Overview of Fluid Characteristics
• 5.3 Flow Sheets of Typical Systems
• 5.4 Heat Transfer Rates
• 5.5 Design of Heaters and Vaporizers
• 5.6 Special Considerations for Vapor-Phase Systems
• 5.7 Natural Versus Forced Circulation Systems
• 5.8 Vapor Versus Liquid Systems
• 5.9 Hazard and Operability Considerations
• Nomenclature
• References
• 6. Molten Salts
• 6.2 Properties of KN03-NaN03-NaN02 Salts
• 6.3 Properties of Other Salts
• 6.4 Salt Systems for General Process Applications
• 6.5 Salt Systems for Solar Energy Recovery
• 6.6 Heat Transfer Rates
• 6.7 Process Equipment Selection and Specification
• 6.8 Safety Considerations
• Nomenclature
• References
• 7. Liquid Metals
• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Aspects of Heat Transfer
• 7.3 Use in Nuclear Power: Fast Breeder Reactors
• 7.4 Use in Solar Power
• 7.5 Use in Conventional Power Plants
• 7.6 Process Equipment Selection and Specification
• 7.7 Health and Safety Aspects
• Nomenclature
• References
• Appendix 1: Tables of Saturated Water and Steam Properties and Superheated Steam Properties
• Appendix 2: Tables of Organic Fluids Usable in Vapor or Liquid Phase and Organic Fluids Usable Only in Liquid Phase
• Index