Ask your own question, for FREE!
Engineering 4 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

which have higher efficiency-parallel or counter flow heat exhangers?

OpenStudy (mstoldegon):

"Generally" Counter-Flow heat exchanges. This is because there is a larger average delta T over the total exchange area. Parallel exchangers have a high delta T at the beginning but the difference drops quickly along the path resulting in a smaller average delta T.

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!