Thanks CJ. You wouldn't happen to know of an equation or method for calculating the film coefficient for boiling liquids inside vertical or horizontal tubes, would you? That one seems a little hard to come by.
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I am installing an existing S&T exchanger as a forced circulation reboiler for a batch distillation. I know the max heat input from Q=UAdT and that translates into my vaporization rate. My question is, what % vaporization coming out of the reboiler should I design for which will define...
I have to size a relief valve for a vessel with a jacket (the relief valve protects the shell). The jacket is not used and is empty and open to atmosphere. For the external fire case, I can't find any guidance on whether or not it is appropriate to take some sort of insulation credit for the...