Air Cooled Heat Exchanger Design

If you're looking for a user-friendly and efficient way to design and size air cooled heat exchangers, the Thermal Design and Sizing Calculations software might be just what you need. This software offers a range of features to help you calculate various aspects of heat exchanger design, such as the number of bays, fans, tubes, and tube rows needed, as well as the air mass flow rate, fin efficiency, and more.

One of the standout features of this software is its ability to support both SI and English (U.S) units of measurement, so you can use whichever system you prefer. Additionally, it comes with a unit converter to make it easy to switch back and forth between the two.

Other useful features of the software include the ability to calculate the outlet air temperature using iteration or incrementing techniques, as well as the tube side flow area, tube side velocity, and tube side Reynolds' number. It also allows you to select from three different air side heat transfer coefficient correlations, or input your own Nusselt number or heat transfer coefficient on both hot and cold sides.

In terms of usability, you can run an unlimited number of trials and view the results in the data grid, allowing you to quickly compare and contrast different options. There's also an option to keep the tube length constant for all trials or calculate it for each individual trial.

Beyond heat exchanger design, the software also includes a range of additional tools, such as the ability to import physical properties from Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, as well as functions for calculating dry air properties at atmospheric pressure, converting pressure to altitude, and more.

Overall, the Thermal Design and Sizing Calculations software is a powerful and versatile tool for anyone involved in heat exchanger design and sizing. With its comprehensive range of features and intuitive user interface, it's an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced professionals alike.