NOMENCLATURE FOR GPSA ENGINEERING DATA BOOK, 12th ED.

SECTION 9, HEAT EXCHANGERS

 CALCULATION SPREADSHEET FOR GPSA ENGINEERING DATA BOOK 13 th ED.EXAMPLE 9-1

Application 9-1. This is an evaluation of a heat exchanger performance given fixed parameters, not a sizing design. Changes to variables may not be carried through to
Example 9-1. Lean Oil to Rich Oil Exchanger. Evaluate the indicated performance of this design. Note: Changes in variables may not be carried through to the final results.
the results. Use this spreadsheet to follow the calculations on how the performance is evaluated.
Given values: Given values:
Surface area, sq.ft. 4,525 Surface area, sqft 4,525
Fluid Allocation Shell side Tube side Step 1. CHECK HEAT BALANCE Fluid Allocation Shell side Tube side Step 1. CHECK HEAT BALANCE
Name Lean oil Rich oil Name Lean oil Rich oil
Fluid Quantity, lb/hr 475,723 650,860 QH = 25,010,661 btuh Fluid Quantity, lb/hr 475,723 650,860 QH 25,010,661 btuh
Vapor (in/out) QC = 24,993,024 btuh Vapor (in/out) QC 24,993,024 btuh
Liquid Liquid
Steam QH/QC = 1.000705677 Steam QH/QC 1.000705677
Water Water
Noncondensible Step 2. CALCULATE LMTD Noncondensible Step 2. CALCULATE LMTD
Temp, degF (in/out) 197 100 60 124 LMTD = 54.9 degF Temp, degF (in/out) 197 100 60 124 LMTD 54.9 degF
Density (#/cf) avg. 41.2 38.3 Density (#/cf) avg. 41.2 38.3
Viscosity, liquid cP 0.34 0.21 Step 3. CHECK REQUIRED HEAT TRANSFER COEFF Viscosity, liquid cP 0.34 0.21 Step 3. CHECK REQUIRED HEAT TRANSFER COEFF
Viscosity, lbm/ft-sec 0.0002285 0.0001411 Viscosity, lbm/ft-sec 0.0002285 0.0001411
U = 100.8 btu/hr-sqft-degF U 100.8 btu/hr-sqft-degF

Step 4. CALCULATE TUBE SIDE

Step 4. CALCULATE TUBE SIDE PRESSURE DROP PRESSURE DROP AND RESISTANCE TO
Cp, btu/lb-degF 0.542 0.6 AND RESISTANCE TO HEAT TRANSFER Cp, btu/lb-degF 0.542 0.6 HEAT TRANSFER
Therm conduct. Btu-ft/hr-sqft-degF 0.077 0.078 Therm conduct. Btu-ft/hr-sqft-degF 0.077 0.078
Total tube side cross sectional area Total tube side cross sectional area
Inlet press, psia 124.7 449.7 236.6949304 sq.in. Inlet press, psia 124.7 449.7 236.69493 sq.in.
1.643714795 sq.ft. 1.6437148 sq.ft.
Press drop (allowable/calc) 12 / 9.58 10 / 0.51 Mass flow rate per total tube area, G2 Press drop (allowable/calc) 12 / 9.58 10 / 0.51 Mass flow rate per total tube area, G2
109.9913714 lb/(sqft-sec) 109.99137 lb/(sqft-sec)
Heat exchanged, btu/hr 25,000,000 Heat exchanged, btu/hr 25,000,000
MTD, corrected, degF 54.9 Reynolds Number Calculation MTD, corrected, degF 54.9 Reynolds Number Calculation
Transfer rate, service/clean 100.6 / 148.4 2.871837373 Velocity, ft/sec-tube Transfer rate, service/clean 100.6 / 148.4 2.8718374 Velocity, ft/sec-tube
40,270 Re turbulent 40,270 Re turbulent
No. tubes 784 No. tubes 784
Tube OD, in 0.75 Tube OD, in 0.75

Tube wall, in 0.065 Film resistance factor, f, for determining film resistance, Film resistance factor, f, for determining film
(ri)2 Tube wall, in 0.065 resistance, (ri)2
Tube ID, in 0.62 0.839170126 Tube ID, in 0.62 0.8391701
Tube ID, ft 0.0516666667 Tube ID, ft 0.051666667
Single Tube inside area, ft 0.002096575 Single Tube inside area, ft 0.002096575
Tube length, ft 30 (ri)2 Tube length, ft 30 (ri)2
Fouling resistance 0.002 0.001 0.003188846 (hr-sqft-degF)/btu Fouling resistance 0.002 0.001 0.0031888 (hr-sqft-degF)/btu
Baffle spacing, c-c, inches 18.625 Baffle spacing, c-c, inches 18.625
Pressure drop, psi/ft Pressure drop, psi/ft
Selected Base Values from Fig. 9-11 (dPi)1 from Fig. 9-11 as HC Oil Turbulent dP/ft Selected Base Values from Fig. 9-11 (dPi )1 from Fig. 9-11 as HC Oil Turbulent dP/ft
HC Oil, Turbulent 0.061 psi/ft HC Oil, Turbulent 0.061 psi/ft
Local r 0.0028 0.0038 Pressure drop factor, f, Eq 9-14 Local r 0.0028 0.0038 Pressure drop factor, f, Eq 9-14
k 0.0762 0.0788 0.286037659 k 0.0762 0.0788 0.2860377
Cp 0.557 0.5 (dPi)2 Cp 0.557 0.5 (dPi )2
ρ 46.8 46.9 0.017448297 psi/ft ρ 46.8 46.9 0.0174483 psi/ft
dP (shell), dP/ft (tubes) 0.25 0.061 Pressure drop for 30 ft tube dP (shell), dP/ft (tubes) 0.25 0.061 Pressure drop for 30 ft tube
μ 0.549 0.726 0.52 psi Within allowed dP of 10 psi. μ 0.549 0.726 0.52 psi Within allowed dP of 10 psi.
Gi 132.4 185 Gi 132.4 185

Step 5. CALCULATE SHELL SIDE

Di 0.625 0.495 Di 0.625 0.495
Step 5. CALCULATE SHELL SIDE PRESSURE PRESSURE DROP AND RESISTANCE TO
DROP AND RESISTANCE TO HEAT TRANSFER HEAT TRANSFER
Calculate shell side mass flow rate, G Calculate shell side mass flow rate, G
Selected Values from Fig. 9-13 121.3579082 lb/sqft-sec Selected Values from Fig. 9-13 121.35791 lb/sqft-sec
Net cross flow area, sq.in. 156.8 Net cross flow area, sq.in. 156.8
Calculate f from base values in Fig 9-11 and spec sheet data. Calculate f from base values in Fig 9-11 and spec sheet data.
Net cross flow area is the distance
Net cross flow area is the distance
0.997821161 between baffles (~18") times the 0.9978212
between baffles (~18") times the total
total open clearance (typically 0.1 to
open clearance (typically 0.1 to 0.2
0.2 inches) between tubes,
inches) between tubes, multiplied by the Calculate (ro)2 Calculate (ro)2
multiplied by the number of tube
number of tube clearances.
0.002793899 (hr-sqft-degF)/btu clearances. 0.0027939 (hr-sqft-degF)/btu

Calculate f Calculate f
38.26238631 38.262386

Calculate (dPo)2 Calculate (dPo)2

9.57 psi Within allowed dP of 12 psi. 9.57 psi Within allowed dP of 12 psi.

Step 6. CALCULATE TUBE METAL RESISTANCE Step 6. CALCULATE TUBE METAL RESISTANCE
Calculate tube metal resistance, rw Calculate tube metal resistance, r w
0.00020 (hr-sqft-degF)/btu 0.00020 (hr-sqft-degF)/btu

Step 7. CALCULATE OVERALL HEAT TRANSFER Step 7. CALCULATE OVERALL HEAT TRANSFER
COEFFICIENT COEFFICIENT
Calculate sum of heat transfer resistances Calculate sum of heat transfer resistances
0.010059337 (hr-sqft-degF)/btu 0.0100593 (hr-sqft-degF)/btu
Calculate U Calculate U
99.4 btu/(hr-sqft-degF) 99.4 btu/(hr-sqft-degF)

Step 8. COMPARE REQUIRED VS. CALCULATED HEAT Step 8. COMPARE REQUIRED VS. CALCULATED HEAT
TRANSFER COEFFICIENTS TRANSFER COEFFICIENTS
Compare required U in Step 3. to calculated U in Step 7. Compare required U in Step 3. to calculated U in Step 7.
(100.75951 vs. 99.087872) (100.75951 vs. 99.087872)

Above pressure drops (tube and shell) are within allowable limits. Above pressure drops (tube and shell) are within allowable limits.
Heat exchanger is adequately sized. Heat exchanger is adequately sized.

The sample calculations, equations and spreadsheets presented herein were developed using examples published in the Engineering Data Book as published by the Gas Processor Suppliers Association as a service to the gas processing industry. All information and calculation formulae has been compiled and edited in cooperation with Gas Processors Association (GPA).
While every effort has been made to present accurate and reliable technical information and calculation spreadsheets based on the GPSA Engineering Data Book sample calculations, the use of such information is voluntary and the GPA and GPSA do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy or timeliness of such information. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, calculation method, process, or service by trade-name, trademark, and service mark manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation or favoring by the GPA and/or GPSA.
The Calculation Spreadsheets are provided without warranty of any kind including warranties of accuracy or reasonableness of factual or scientific assumptions, studies or conclusions, or merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement of intellectual property.
In no event will the GPA or GPSA and their members be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation, those resulting from lost profits, lost data or business interruption) arising from the use, inability to , reference to or reliance on the information in thes Publication, whether based on warranty, contract, tort or any other legal theory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages.
These calculation spreadsheets are provided to provide an “Operational level” of accuracy calculation based on rather broad assumptions (including but not limited to; temperatures, pressures, compositions, imperial curves, site conditions etc) and do not replace detailed and accurate Design Engineering taking into account actual process conditions, fluid properties, equipment condition or fowling and actual control set-point dead-band limitations.
 CALCULATION SPREADSHEET FOR GPSA ENGINEERING DATA BOOK, 13 th ED.EXAMPLE 9-2

Example 9-2 Propane Refrigerant Condenser Sizing Application 9-2 Propane Refrigerant Condenser Sizing
Given values: Given values:
Desuperheating propane, Zone 1 Desuperheating propane, Zone 1
Upper Tv/lower temp 180 108 degF Upper Tv/lower temp 180 108 degF
Uv, overall heat transfer coefficient of vapor 69.9 btu/(hr-sqft-degF) Uv, overall heat transfer coefficient of vapor 69.9 btu/(hr-sqft-degF)
hv, film coefficient of vapor 111.1 btu/(hr-sqft-degF) hv, film coefficient of vapor 111.1 btu/(hr-sqft-degF)
Heat Removed 9.06 mmbtu/hr Heat Removed 9.06 mmbtu/hr
Condensing propane, Zone 2 Condensing propane, Zone 2
Upper/lower temp 108 108 degF Upper/lower temp 108 108 degF
Uv 140 btu/(hr-sqft-degF) Uv 140 btu/(hr-sqft-degF)
Heat Removed 30.29 mmbtu/hr Heat Removed 30.29 mmbtu/hr
Subcooling liquid propane, Zone 3 Subcooling liquid propane, Zone 3
Upper/lower temp 108 95 degF Upper/lower temp 108 95 degF
Uv 114.5 btu/(hr-sqft-degF) Uv 114.5 btu/(hr-sqft-degF)
Heat Removed 2.13 mmbtu/hr Heat Removed 2.13 mmbtu/hr

Cooling water temp (in/out) 82 94 degF Cooling water temp (in/out) 82 94 degF
Keep cooling water Tempin less than propane temp out Keep cooling water temp in less than propane temp out
(94 degF). (94 degF).

Step 1. Calculate outside tube wall surface temp on Step 1. Calculate outside tube wall surface temp on
vapor (propane) side at propane stream inlet, given vapor (propane) side at propane stream inlet, given
the following equation: the following equation:
Two = TV - [Uv(Tv-Tc )/hv] 125.89 degF Two = TV - [Uv(Tv-Tc)/hv] 125.89 degF

Step 2. Since Two is greater than propane saturation temperature, reduce Tv

Step 2. Since Two is greater than propane saturation temperature, reduce Tv (bulk
(bulk propane temp. below) until Two is at or below saturation temp. of
propane temp. below) until Two is at or below saturation temp. of 108 degF.
approximately 108 degF.

Two is calculated by entering various values of Tv below Two. By trial and error, determine Tv (below) such that
107.4 Two, degF 107.4 Two, degF
(keeping Two at or below 108 degF). Two is kept less than value to the right.

Tv 133 degF Tv 133 degF

Determine heat duty of desuperheating at Determine heat duty of desuperheating at

Two = 133 degF 5.914167 mmbtu/hr Two = 133 degF 5.914167 mmbtu/hr

Determine water temperature TC bulk wtr temp Determine water temperature TC bulk wtr temp
when adding 5.914167 mmbtu/hr heat input. 92.28905 degF when adding 5.914167 mmbtu/hr heat input. 92.28905 degF

The remainder of desuperheating duty is The remainder of desuperheating duty is

included in condensing Zone 2. included in condensing Zone 2.

Step 3. Obtain the duties for the appropriate Step 3. Obtain the duties for the appropriate
temperature ranges, Fig 9-14. temperature ranges, Fig 9-14.
Zone 1 heat duty 5.914167 mmbtu/hr Zone 1 heat duty 5.914167 mmbtu/hr
Zone 2 heat duty 33.43583 mmbtu/hr Zone 2 heat duty 33.43583 mmbtu/hr
Zone 3 heat duty 2.13 mmbtu/hr Zone 3 heat duty 2.13 mmbtu/hr

Step 4. Solve the equation Q = UA(LMTD) to obtain Step 4. Solve the equation Q = UA(LMTD) to obtain
the required surface area for each zone. the required surface area for each zone.
Zone 1 LMTD 60.55898 degF Zone 1 LMTD 60.55898 degF
Zone 1 Area 1,397 sq.ft. Zone 1 Area 1,397 sq.ft.

Zone 2 Q 33.43583 mmbtu/hr Zone 2 Q 33.43583 mmbtu/hr

Zone 2 TC 82.6162 degF Zone 2 TC 82.6162 degF
Zone 2 LMTD 20.16213 degF Zone 2 LMTD 20.16213 degF
Zone 2 Area 11,845 sq.ft. Zone 2 Area 11,845 sq.ft.
Zone 2 note: Do not use 133 degF as the inlet temp Zone 2 note: Do not use 133 degF as the inlet temp

Zone 3 LMTD 18.50644 degF Zone 3 LMTD 18.50644 degF

Zone 3 Area 1,005 sq.ft. Zone 3 Area 1,005 sq.ft.

Total Area 14,248 sq.ft. Total Area 14,248 sq.ft.

The above example is suitable for condensing a pure propane vapor using Fig. 9-14, Propane The above example is suitable for condensing a pure propane vapor using Fig.9-14, Propane
Condensing Curve. For condensing another hydrocarbon or mixture of vapors having a condensing Condensing Curve. For condensing another hydrocarbon or a mixture of vapors having a condensing
temperature range greater than 10 degF, a specialist should be consulted. temperature range greater than 10 degF, a specialist should be consulted.

The sample calculations, equations and spreadsheets presented herein were developed using examples published in the Engineering Data Book as published by the Gas Processor Suppliers Association as a service to the gas processing industry. All information and calculation formulae has been compiled and edited in cooperation with Gas Processors Association (GPA).
While every effort has been made to present accurate and reliable technical information and calculation spreadsheets based on the GPSA Engineering Data Book sample calculations, the use of such information is voluntary and the GPA and GPSA do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy or timeliness of such information. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, calculation method, process, or service by trade-name, trademark, and service mark manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation or favoring by the GPA and/or GPSA.
The Calculation Spreadsheets are provided without warranty of any kind including warranties of accuracy or reasonableness of factual or scientific assumptions, studies or conclusions, or merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement of intellectual property.
In no event will the GPA or GPSA and their members be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation, those resulting from lost profits, lost data or business interruption) arising from the use, inability to , reference to or reliance on the information in thes Publication, whether based on warranty, contract, tort or any other legal theory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages.
These calculation spreadsheets are provided to provide an “Operational level” of accuracy calculation based on rather broad assumptions (including but not limited to; temperatures, pressures, compositions, imperial curves, site conditions etc) and do not replace detailed and accurate Design Engineering taking into account actual process conditions, fluid properties, equipment condition or fowling and actual control set-point dead-band limitations.
 CALCULATION SPREADSHEET FOR GPSA ENGINEERING DATA BOOK, 13 th ED.EXAMPLE 9-3

Example 9-3 Determine shell diameter Application 9-3 Determine shell diameter
Given values: Given values:
No. tubes 320 No. tubes 320
Tube OD 1 inches Tube OD 1 inches
Pitch layout Square Pitch layout Square
Tube passes Four Tube passes Four
Split ring floating head Split ring floating head
Allow for inlet flow area Allow for inlet flow area
Calculation Calculation

25 inches 25 inches
Step 1. From the top curve (1" OD tubes on 1-1/4" Step 1. From the top curve (1" OD tubes on 1-1/4" pitch) of Fig 9-26 read 25"
pitch) of Fig 9-26 read 25" corresponding to 320 tubes. corresponding to 320 tubes.
Number of tubes can range from 200 to 2,000. Number of tubes can range from 200 to 2,000.

Step 2. Correct for square pitch by multiplying by 1.075 26.875 inches Step 2. Correct for square pitch by multiplying by 1.075 (see note on Fig 9- 26.875 inches
(see note on Fig 9-26). 26).

Step 3. Use Fig 9-27 to correct for four pass by 28.21875 inches 28.21875 inches
multiplying by 1.05 Step 3. Use Fig 9-27 to correct for four pass by multiplying by 1.05
Number of tube passes is limited to 2, 4, 6, or 8. Number of tube passes is limited to 2, 4, 6, or 8.

28.783125 inches 28.783125 inches

Step 4. Correct for inlet flow area by mutlipling by 1.02 Step 4. Correct for inlet flow area by mutlipling by 1.02
To allow for entrance or exit areas, multiply shell ID from Fig. 9-26 by 1.02 for To allow for entrance or exit areas, multiply shell ID from Fig. 9-26 by 1.02 for each inlet or outlet
each inlet or outlet area to be used. area to be used.
Step 5. From Fig 9-28, correct for split ring floating 29.783125 inches 29.783125 inches
head by adding 1". Step 5. From Fig 9-28, correct for split ring floating head by adding 1".

Round up to nearest inch. Use as ID. 30 inches Round up to nearest inch. Use as ID. 30 inches

The sample calculations, equations and spreadsheets presented herein were developed using examples published in the Engineering Data Book as published by the Gas Processor Suppliers Association as a service to the gas processing industry. All information and calculation formulae has been compiled and edited in cooperation with Gas Processors Association (GPA).
While every effort has been made to present accurate and reliable technical information and calculation spreadsheets based on the GPSA Engineering Data Book sample calculations, the use of such information is voluntary and the GPA and GPSA do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy or timeliness of such information. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, calculation method, process, or service by trade-name, trademark, and service mark manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation or favoring by the GPA and/or GPSA.
The Calculation Spreadsheets are provided without warranty of any kind including warranties of accuracy or reasonableness of factual or scientific assumptions, studies or conclusions, or merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement of intellectual property.
In no event will the GPA or GPSA and their members be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation, those resulting from lost profits, lost data or business interruption) arising from the use, inability to , reference to or reliance on the information in thes Publication, whether based on warranty, contract, tort or any other legal theory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages.
These calculation spreadsheets are provided to provide an “Operational level” of accuracy calculation based on rather broad assumptions (including but not limited to; temperatures, pressures, compositions, imperial curves, site conditions etc) and do not replace detailed and accurate Design Engineering taking into account actual process conditions, fluid properties, equipment condition or fowling and actual control set-point dead-band limitations.
 CALCULATION SPREADSHEET FOR GPSA ENGINEERING DATA BOOK, 13 th ED.EXAMPLE 9-4

Example 9-4 Approximate sizing a gas-to-gas exchanger Application 9-4 Approximate sizing a gas-to-gas exchanger
Typical mass velocity Typical mass velocity, from
Given values: Operating press from Fig. 9-40. Given values: Operating press Fig. 9-40.
Warm feed gas press = 810 psia 18.6 sq.ft./sec Warm feed gas press = 810 psia 18.6 sq.ft./sec
Residue gas press = 205 psia 9.7 sq.ft./sec Residue gas = 205 psia 9.7 sq.ft./sec
Recycle gas press = 285 psia 11.6 sq.ft./sec Recycle gas = 285 psia 11.6 sq.ft./sec
Number of exchangers = 1 Number of exchangers = 1
Fin surface type - serrated Fin surface type - serrated

Common widths are 12,

Common widths are 12, 17,
Assumed exchanger width = 25 inches 17, 25, 35, 42, and 48 Assumed exchanger width = 25 inches
25, 35, 42, and 48 inches.
inches.

Inlet vapor flow rate, feed gas = 40,650 lb/hr Inlet vapor flow rate, feed gas = 40,650 lb/hr
Inlet vapor flow rate, residue = 31,320 lb/hr Inlet vapor flow rate, residue = 31,320 lb/hr
Inlet vapor flow rate, recycle = 14,780 lb/hr Inlet vapor flow rate, recycle = 14,780 lb/hr
Feed gas exchanger duty = 5,500,000 btu/hr Feed gas exchanger duty = 5,500,000 btu/hr
Feed gas exchanger CMTD = 11.2 degF Feed gas exchanger CMTD = 11.2 degF Refer to Fig. 9-39.
Allowable pressure drop, feed gas = 10 psia Allowable pressure drop, feed gas = 10 psia
Allowable pressure drop, residue gas = 7 psia Allowable pressure drop, residue gas = 7 psia
Allowable pressure drop, recycle gas = 7 psia Allowable pressure drop, recycle gas = 7 psia
Feed gas Xv @ 54 degF (Fig 9-39) = 0.792 Feed gas Xv @ 54 degF (Fig 9-39) = 0.792
One (1) minus Feed gas Xv = 0.208 One (1) minus Feed gas Xv = 0.208
Density of feed gas outlet (Fig. 9-38) = 4.840 lb/cu.ft. Density of feed gas outlet (Fig. 9-38) = 4.840 lb/cu.ft.
Density of feed gas liquid outlet (Fig. 9-38) = 28 lb/cu.ft. Density of feed gas liquid outlet (Fig. 9-38) = 28 lb/cu.ft.
Density of feed gas vapor inlet (Fig 9-38) = 2.790 lb/cu.ft. Density of feed gas vapor inlet (Fig 9-38) = 2.790 lb/cu.ft.
Density of residue gas vapor in (Fig. 9-38) = 1.020 lb/cu.ft. Density of residue gas vapor in (Fig. 9-38) = 1.020 lb/cu.ft.
Density of residue gas vapor out (Fig. 9-38) = 0.560 lb/cu.ft. Density of residue gas vapor out (Fig. 9-38) = 0.560 lb/cu.ft.
Density of recycle gas vapor inlet (Fig 9-38) = 1.320 lb/cu.ft. Density of recycle gas vapor inlet (Fig 9-38) = 1.320 lb/cu.ft.
Density of recycle gas vapor outlet (Fig 9-38) = 0.800 lb/cu.ft. Density of recycle gas vapor outlet (Fig 9-38) = 0.800 lb/cu.ft.
Step 1. Determine Exchanger Cross Section Step 1. Determine Exchanger Cross Section
From Fig 9-40 select the typical mass From Fig 9-40 select the typical mass
velocities (G) for each stream velocities (G) for each stream
GH = 18.6 sq.ft/sec GH = 18.6 sq.ft/sec
GC = 9.7 sq.ft/sec GC = 9.7 sq.ft/sec
GC = 11.6 sq.ft/sec GC = 11.6 sq.ft/sec

Make sure the cross section

Compute the exchanger height, H = 22.2 inches Compute the exchanger height, H = 22.2 inches gives a stack height (H)
within limits of Fig. 9-35.

Exchanger cross section is establishes as 25" wide X 22.2" high Exchanger cross section is 25" X 22.2"

Step 2. Determine exchanger length. Step 2. Determine exchanger length.

First use Fig. 9-39 to calculate UA. = 490,196 btu/hr-degF First use Fig. 9-39 to calculate UA. = 490,196 btu/hr-degF

Use Eq. 9-17 (one, gas-to-gas, serrated fin, 25" X 22.2", and = 180 inches = 180 inches
required UA = 490,200 BTU/hr-degF exchanger) to obtain Use Eq. 9-17 (one, gas-to-gas, serrated fin, 25" X 22.2", and required
exchanger length. UA = 490,200 BTU/hr-degF exchanger) to obtain exchanger length.

Exchanger size is established as 25" X 22.2" X 180 " Exchanger size is established as 25" X 22.2" X 180 "

If exchanger length is too long for packaging and/or If exchanger length is too long for packaging and/or transportation,
transportation, then lower G and return to Step 1. then lower G and return to Step 1.

Step 3. Check pressure drops Step 3. Check pressure drops

Feed gas density out = 5.85 lb/cu.ft. Feed gas density out = 5.85 lb/cu.ft.
Feed gas mean density, ρm (Eq. 9-26) = 3.78 lb/cu.ft. Feed gas mean density, ρm (Eq. 9-26) = 3.78 lb/cu.ft.
Delta P (Eq. 9-23). Compare with 10.0 psi allowed = 9.9 psi Delta P (Eq. 9-23). Compare with 10.0 psi allowed = 9.9 psi

Residue gas mean density, ρm = 0.72 lb/cu.ft. Residue gas mean density, ρm = 0.72 lb/cu.ft.
Delta P (Eq. 9-22). Compare with 7.0 psi allowed = 7.3 psi Delta P (Eq. 9-22). Compare with 7.0 psi allowed = 7.3 psi

Recycle gas mean density, ρm = 1.00 lb/cu.ft. Recycle gas mean density, ρm = 1.00 lb/cu.ft.
Delta P (Eq. 9-22). Compare with 7.0 psi allowed = 7.26 psi Delta P (Eq. 9-22). Compare with 7.0 psi allowed = 7.26 psi

If above pressure drops are excessive, then lower G and return If above pressure drops are excessive, then lower G and return to Step
to Step 1. 1.

This estimation is suitable for condensing up to 30 wt% of vapors in the feed gas, or for reboilers vaporizing up to 20 wt% This estimation is suitable for condensing up to 30 wt% of vapors in the feed gas, or for reboilers vaporizing up to 20 wt% of feed liquid.
of feed liquid. For services outside these limits, a plate fin design specialist should be consulted. For services outside these limits, a plate fin design specialist should be consulted.

The sample calculations, equations and spreadsheets presented herein were developed using examples published in the Engineering Data Book as published by the Gas Processor Suppliers Association as a service to the gas processing industry. All information and calculation formulae has been compiled and edited in cooperation with Gas Processors Association (GPA).
While every effort has been made to present accurate and reliable technical information and calculation spreadsheets based on the GPSA Engineering Data Book sample calculations, the use of such information is voluntary and the GPA and GPSA do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy or timeliness of such information. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, calculation method, process, or service by trade-name, trademark, and service mark manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation or favoring by the GPA and/or GPSA.
The Calculation Spreadsheets are provided without warranty of any kind including warranties of accuracy or reasonableness of factual or scientific assumptions, studies or conclusions, or merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement of intellectual property.
In no event will the GPA or GPSA and their members be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation, those resulting from lost profits, lost data or business interruption) arising from the use, inability to , reference to or reliance on the information in thes Publication, whether based on warranty, contract, tort or any other legal theory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages.
These calculation spreadsheets are provided to provide an “Operational level” of accuracy calculation based on rather broad assumptions (including but not limited to; temperatures, pressures, compositions, imperial curves, site conditions etc) and do not replace detailed and accurate Design Engineering taking into account actual process conditions, fluid properties, equipment condition or fowling and actual control set-point dead-band limitations.
 SECTION 9, FIGURES FOR GPSA ENGINEERING DATA BOOK, 12 th ED.

Fig-9-8

Fig-9-9

Fig-9-10

Fig-9-11

Fig-9-12

Fig-9-13
 SECTION 9, FIGURES FOR GPSA ENGINEERING DATA BOOK, 12 th ED.

Fig-9-14

Fig-9-17

Fig-9-26

Fig-9-27

Fig-9-28

Fig-9-35

Fig-9-38
 SECTION 9, FIGURES FOR GPSA ENGINEERING DATA BOOK, 12 th ED.

Fig-9-39

Fig-9-40