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EP8111 - Heat Exchanger Modeling

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral examination 100/100 1 hours E

Course content

The following topics are covered:- Heat exchanger types and their classification.- Methods for thermal-hydraulic calculations of heat exchangers (analytical and numerical).-Shell-and-tube heat exchangers: Shellside flow distribution (Flow-stream models).-Speciel topics, e.g. flow maldistribution in heat exchangers, transient behaviour, flow-induced vibrations, thermal fouling, compact heat exchangers.// The course may not be offered unless there are at least 5 participants.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: Basic heat transfer mechanisms in heat exchangers (convection conduction,radiation),heat exchanger types and their applications, methods for thermal-hydraulic calculations.The course gives the student insight about: Heat exchanger types and applications, thermal-hydraulic calculations, fouling mechanisms,flow-induced vibrations in crossflow heat exchangers, effects of flow maldistribution.General competence: Skills in analyzing and modeling thermal-hydraulic behavior of heat transfer equipment.

Learning methods and activities

Study groups, self-study and lectures. Compulsory exercises. To pass the course a score of at least 70 percent is required.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

For a re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.

Required previous knowledge

Requires basic knowledge in heat transfer equivalent to topic TEP4130 Heat and Mass Transfer.

Course materials

Lecture notes and literature detailed at course start-up.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Energy and Process Engineering

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100 E
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Oral examination 100/100 E
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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