Restoration of the heat exchange surface under conditions of its contamination during condensation of a vapor-gas mixture

Abstract

THE PURPOSE. Determine the operating mode of a heat exchanger designed to transfer heat from a vapor-gas mixture containing solid particles. Get a dependency for calculating the time after which it is necessary to restore the surface by washing it with water. To carry out estimated calculations of the operating mode of the heat exchanger installed at the PULP Invest enterprise. To increase the stability of the heat exchanger and reduce environmental pollution by cellulose particles.METHODS. In solving this problem, the laws of heat and mass conservation, balance ratios in the calculation of economic costs were used.RESULTS. The article describes the relevance of the topic, discusses the features of the operation of a heat exchanger in which heat is transferred from a condensing vapor-gas mixture containing solid particles. An assumption is made about the mechanism of deposition of these particles on the heat exchange surface. A dependence is obtained that allows us to determine the time after which the surface needs to be restored, taking into account the cost of water and electricity.CONCLUSION. Studies have suggested the mechanism of sediment formation on the heat exchange surface. Choosing a rational mode of operation of the heat exchanger will significantly save water consumption for surface restoration, as well as extract the greatest amount of heat from the steam-gas mixture. The release of particles into the air can be reduced.