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Corrected Log Mean Temperature Difference
for Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers
This Excel spreadsheet calculates the corrected LMTD for shell-and-tube heat
exchangers with multiple shell-side passes.
True log mean temperature differences are only valid in double-pipe (or
tubular) heat exchangers; hence for more complex shell-and-tube
arrangements, we have to muliply the LMTD by a factor.
The equations used in the spreadsheet are taken from the work of Bowman et
al (1940) and are given below.

Note that R is the temperature change ratio of the hot and cold streams, while
P is the temperature change of the cold fluid divided by the maximum
temperature difference. F is the LMTD correction factor.
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Labels: correction factor, heat exchaner, LMTD, shell and tube
Perrys Chemical Engineers' Handbook states LMTD correction factors lower
than 0.8 indicate inefficient heat exchanger design, while the Heat Exchanger
Design Handbook advises that the minimum value should be 0.75.
Download Excel spreadsheet to calculate Corrected Log Mean Temperature
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Kate Dunkin said...
Awesome post about heat exchangers! I have been trying to do some
research on them because I might need them for my job, your article
has helped a lot. Thank you for sharing this with us!
November 16, 2012 at 11:17 AM
Teguh Hady Ariwibowo said...
Dear Samir
I'm a newbie in heat exchanger. I'm still studying LMTD method. But,
I'm confused in choosing correction factor F. In Schaum series of
"THEORY AND PROBLEM OF HEAT TRANSFER", I find some chart of
correction factor each heat exchanger. When i use that chart to
calculate F. My answer is wrong. I try to get other books but it doesnt
work. Any body help me please.
Thank you
Teguhtf
May 8, 2013 at 1:37 AM
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