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Sizing a counterflow air-to-air heat exchanger 1

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dextermech

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lease help. I have 100 SCFM of 250F air and want to transfer all of it's heat (down to ambient = 70F) to a separate 100 SCFM airflow. How do I calculate the necessary surface area?

Also, is a shell and tube design or a plate design best for air? Thanks for any help.
 
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