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Abstract : |
In this paper an energy utilization index is presented. It is used to investigate the impact of scale build-up in heat exchange equipment. The investigation is carried out using several scale build-up models. The models employed in this paper are the linear, logarithmic, and the asymptotic one. It has been demonstrated by a realistic example that the type of scale build-up model assumed greatly affects energy utilization and maintenance scheduling for heat exchange equipment. Copyright (C) 1999 John Wiley Sons, Ltd., In this paper an energy utilization index is presented. It is used to investigate the impact of scale build-up in heat exchange equipment. The investigation is carried out using several scale build-up models. The models employed in this paper are the linear, logarithmic, and the asymptotic one. It has been demonstrated by a realistic example that the type of scale build-up model assumed greatly affects energy utilization and maintenance scheduling for heat exchange equipment. Copyright (C) 1999 John Wiley Sons, Ltd., |
