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As mentioned I would like to model a heat exchanger (using Python). In this case, the condenser/hx streams are both a mixture of O2 and N2

These are known for both streams:

  • Inlet temperature
  • Inlet flowrate (moles)
  • Inlet composition (fraction of each component in each phase. Gas/liquid)
  • The approach temperature of the HX is also assumed to be 5K

We cannot assume that condensation will occur. So two cases are:

  1. condensation of one stream occurs
  2. condensation does not occur

As I am modelling this mathematically, I would hope to set up a function in this form:

INPUTS:

  • Inlet temperature 1 and 2
  • Inlet liquid flow 1 and 2
  • Inlet vapour flow 1 and 2
  • Inlet vapour composition 1 and 2
  • Inlet liquid composition 1 and 2
  • The assumed approach temperature

OUTPUTS:

  • Outlet temperature of stream 1 and 2
  • Outlet liquid flow
  • Outlet vapour flow
  • Outlet composition of each phase
  • I have equations for enthalpy of each compound also so we can calculate the outlet enthalpy too

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE:

  • I have equations for heat capacity, enthalpy, heat of vaporisation of both compounds (in function format). These take temperature as input
  • I have Antoine equations/Raoults law implemented for both compounds (in function format also

I am hoping to get either a reference to an algorithm on how to do this (video, textbook, etc), or the algorithm itself

I am also available at any time to answer any questions.

Any help on this is appreciated

  • I think what you are looking for is the [NTU method](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTU_method#:~:text=The%20Number%20of%20Transfer%20Units,Mean%20Temperature%20Difference%20(LMTD).), which you can tailor to your needs depending on the type of heat exchanger. However IMHO your question needs a bit more focus. – NMech Aug 12 '21 at 16:27
  • So could both streams condense? – Solar Mike Aug 12 '21 at 17:43
  • Thanks for the responses. I will look into the NTU method I haven't heard of it. And Solar Mike, no only one stream can condense. Also NMech please explain how I can add focus to the question – casualguitar Aug 12 '21 at 18:18

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