parallel flow heat exchangers

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf heat exchanger
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:co-current_heat_exchangers
gptkbp:feature simple design
easy to construct
both fluids enter at same end
common in laboratory applications
fluids flow in same direction
limited temperature approach
lower thermal efficiency than counterflow
not suitable for large temperature changes
temperature difference decreases along length
used for sensitive fluids
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label parallel flow heat exchangers
gptkbp:usedIn chemical engineering
power plants
HVAC systems
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:LMTD
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7