Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger
A two-sided exchanger that transfers heat between a hot fluid and a cold fluid. Counter-current flow is assumed by default.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Unit | Description |
|---|
| approachT | Quantity | °C, K | Minimum approach temperature |
| UA | Quantity | W/K | Overall heat transfer coefficient × area |
| duty | Quantity | W, kW | Fixed heat duty |
Specify one of approachT, UA, or duty — the remaining values are back-calculated.
Modes
| Mode | Description |
|---|
| Quick | Energy balance with constant Cp — LMTD shortcut |
| Rigorous | IDAES HeatExchanger1D or HeatExchanger model with full property evaluation on both sides |
Ports
| Port | Direction | Side | Description |
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| hot-in | Input | Hot | Hot fluid inlet |
| hot-out | Output | Hot | Hot fluid outlet |
| cold-in | Input | Cold | Cold fluid inlet |
| cold-out | Output | Cold | Cold fluid outlet |