A predictor-model in evaluating heat and mass transfer coDaefficients for a counter-current wetted cooling tower

Date of Publication

1994

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Subject Categories

Chemical Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Chemical Engineering

Abstract/Summary

This study aims to develop a mathematical model for the prediction of heat and mass transfer coefficient as a function of parameters such as temperature, water and air flowrates using the existing counter-current wetted-wall cooling tower. Three sets of experimentation are performed for three different variations of the given parameters. An analytical calculation of heat transfer coefficient and mass transfer coefficients assuming linear temperature profiles and considering straight equilibrium line following a log mean difference enthalpy driving force respectively is done.Multiple Linear Regression is the method used to used to arrive at the model. It is done by getting the linear correlation between the heat and mass transfer coefficients and the temperature, the air and water flowrates respectively. To arrive at this situation, two parameters are held constant while varying the other. Such as varying the inlet temperature while taking the flowrates constant. In this condition, the heat and mass transfer coefficients are evaluated as a function of temperature. The same goes with the evaluation of heat and mass transfer coefficients as a function of air and water flowrates.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU06626

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

58 leaves ; Computer print-out

Keywords

Nusselt number; Heat--Transmission; Cooling towers

Embargo Period

1-17-2021

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