Study Programmes 2015-2016
MECA0046-1  
Heat exchangers
  • Heat exchangers networks and rational use of energy
  • Fundamental and constructive aspects
Duration :
Heat exchangers networks and rational use of energy : 15h Th, 15h Pr, 20h Proj.
Fundamental and constructive aspects : 15h Th, 15h Pr, 16h Proj.
Number of credits :
Master in electro-mechanical engineering (120 ECTS)5
Lecturer :
Heat exchangers networks and rational use of energy : Marie-Noëlle Dumont
Fundamental and constructive aspects : Philippe Ngendakumana
Coordinator :
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Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
Heat exchangers networks and rational use of energy
The first section of the course addresses the analysis of energy supply and demand for chemical processes, and its representation in the form of composite curves. This leads to a second chapter, where the pinch design method for heat exchanger networks is developed. Finally we discuss the selection of utilities and energy carriers and their integration in a site wide energy system.
Fundamental and constructive aspects
Performance of heat exchangers in steady-state and transient regimes. Heat exchangers logarithmic mean temperature difference (LMTD), effectiveness and number of heat transfer units. Types of heat exchangers studied: double-pipe, finned tubes, plate-fin, shell and tube, plates, fixed and rotating regenerators, serpentine and tank, heat pipes, radiant heat exchangers, heat recovery steam generator (HRSG), cooling towers, tanks for ice stocking and destocking.

Design criteria : heat duty, pressure drop, manufacturing facility, fouling and cleaning, fluids types (corrosion, temperature, pressure and possible leakages)
Learning outcomes of the course :
Heat exchangers networks and rational use of energy
This course aims to develop skills in performance analysis of heat exchanger networks, as well as in sysnthesis and design of energy systems.
After completing the course, a student should be able to draw composite curves to represent the energy supply and demand of a process, and to interpret them. He should be able to identify on that basis the expected efficiency of several energy saving technologies : combustion air preheat , oxygen enrichment, limitation of excess air, change of pressure level in condensers and boilers, selection of heat pumps or alternate recfrigeration cycles, integration of heat and power cycles.
Finally, starting with composite curves, he should be able to design an efficient heat exchanger network (matching streams that have to exchange heat, and deciding the amount of heat transfer), the goal being to maximize the energy recovery and to reduce the energy requirement of a process.
Fundamental and constructive aspects
The course is aimed at giving to the students the fundamental notions needed for solving the rating and sizing (design) problems (overall heat transfer coefficient as well as the pressure drops in the two streams) of different types of heat exchangers.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Heat exchangers networks and rational use of energy
Introduction to applied thermodynamics
Basic notions about heat exchangers, combustion, engine cycles and refrigeration
Fundamental and constructive aspects
Course MECA002-0 "Thermodynamique appliquée et introduction aux machines thermiques"
Course MECA019-0 "Transferts de chaleur"
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Heat exchangers networks and rational use of energy
During the formal course, theoretical basis are exposed and illustrated by simple examples. Students must also complete one individual assignments : design of a heat exchanger network allowing to maximize the energy recovery of a process, knowing its energy requirement (power required and temperature level)
Fundamental and constructive aspects
Practical exercises are solved and homeworks are proposed. Two test benches available in the laboratory are used to train the students and a visit of an industrial plant is organised.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Heat exchangers networks and rational use of energy
6 x 2 hrs courses individual applications, graded on the basis of  written reports.
Fundamental and constructive aspects
The course consists in oral presentations illustrated by practical cases. It is given during the first semester.
Recommended or required readings :
Heat exchangers networks and rational use of energy
Copy of all presentations Course documents available on eCampus
Fundamental and constructive aspects
The course contents is extracted from : - Kays W. M. and London A. L. Compact Heat Exchangers, 3rd Edition, MacGraw-Hill 1984. - Hewitt G. F., ShireS G. L. and Bott T. R.. Process Heat Transfer, CRC Press Inc. and Begel house, USA 1994. - Bontemps A. et al. Technologie des échangeurs thermiques. Techniques de l'Ingénieur. Paris, 1998. - KAKAC S. and LIU H. Heat exchangers : Selection, rating and thermal design. 2nd edityion, CRC Press Inc, USA 2002. - Shah R. K. and Sekulic D. P. Fundamentals of heat exchanger design. John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey (USA), 2003.
- Nellis G. and Klein S. Heat transfer. Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Assessment methods and criteria :
Heat exchangers networks and rational use of energy
written report is graded. Oral examination on request.
Fundamental and constructive aspects
A personnal work (choosen among a precirculated list of themes) has to be performed and presented to the other students. That work counts for 75% of the global mark and the reports of laboratory work for 25%.
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
Heat exchangers networks and rational use of energy
Marie-Noëlle Dumont Institut de Chimie B6, room R65b Phone : 04 366 3523 FAX : 04 366 3525 Email : mn.dumont@ulg.ac.be(G.Heyen@ulg.ac.be)(G.Heyen@ulg.ac.be)
Fundamental and constructive aspects
Philippe NGENDAKUMANA
THERMOTECHNICS Building B49
Phone : +32(0)3664803
E-mail : pngendakumana@ulg.ac.be