The direct heat exchange network (direct flow mixing network) and the indirect heat exchange network (exchanger network) are two of the elements that constitute a water network where heat and mass are transferred. When designing these systems, it is important to consider different aspects such as thermodynamics and equipment costs. This paper analyzes different design options within the framework of heuristic methodologies on a case study taken from the open literature. Two design methodologies are compared on the basis of exergy losses. It also enunciates a series of considerations in heuristic design for the heat and mass exchange networks. A very helpful tool in relation with the considerations set out herein is the composite curve; special focus will be given during its construction. This paper shows how to incorporate the exergy component in design seeking to minimize the thermal irreversibility.
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November 2016
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Thermodynamic Analysis of Simultaneous Heat and Mass Transfer Systems
Jesus Martinez-Patiño,
Jesus Martinez-Patiño
Department of Electrical Engineering,
University of Guanajuato,
Salamanca-Valle de Santiago Road,
Palo Blanco Community,
Salamanca 36885, Guanajuato, México
e-mail: jesusmp23@ugto.mx
University of Guanajuato,
Salamanca-Valle de Santiago Road,
Palo Blanco Community,
Salamanca 36885, Guanajuato, México
e-mail: jesusmp23@ugto.mx
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Luis Serra,
Luis Serra
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
University of Zaragoza,
Zaragoza 50015, Spain
e-mail: serra@unizar.es
University of Zaragoza,
Zaragoza 50015, Spain
e-mail: serra@unizar.es
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Martin Picón-Núñez,
Martin Picón-Núñez
Department of Chemical Engineering,
University of Guanajuato,
Leon 37320, Guanajuato, México
e-mail: picon@ugto.mx
University of Guanajuato,
Leon 37320, Guanajuato, México
e-mail: picon@ugto.mx
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Carlos Rubio-Maya
Carlos Rubio-Maya
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Jesus Martinez-Patiño
Department of Electrical Engineering,
University of Guanajuato,
Salamanca-Valle de Santiago Road,
Palo Blanco Community,
Salamanca 36885, Guanajuato, México
e-mail: jesusmp23@ugto.mx
University of Guanajuato,
Salamanca-Valle de Santiago Road,
Palo Blanco Community,
Salamanca 36885, Guanajuato, México
e-mail: jesusmp23@ugto.mx
Luis Serra
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
University of Zaragoza,
Zaragoza 50015, Spain
e-mail: serra@unizar.es
University of Zaragoza,
Zaragoza 50015, Spain
e-mail: serra@unizar.es
Vittorio Verda
Martin Picón-Núñez
Department of Chemical Engineering,
University of Guanajuato,
Leon 37320, Guanajuato, México
e-mail: picon@ugto.mx
University of Guanajuato,
Leon 37320, Guanajuato, México
e-mail: picon@ugto.mx
Carlos Rubio-Maya
Contributed by the Advanced Energy Systems Division of ASME for publication in the JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY. Manuscript received October 26, 2015; final manuscript received June 21, 2016; published online July 25, 2016. Assoc. Editor: Alojz Poredos.
J. Energy Resour. Technol. Nov 2016, 138(6): 062006 (6 pages)
Published Online: July 25, 2016
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Received:
October 26, 2015
Revised:
June 21, 2016
Citation
Martinez-Patiño, J., Serra, L., Verda, V., Picón-Núñez, M., and Rubio-Maya, C. (July 25, 2016). "Thermodynamic Analysis of Simultaneous Heat and Mass Transfer Systems." ASME. J. Energy Resour. Technol. November 2016; 138(6): 062006. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034068
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