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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 999-1005 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | International Journal of Energy Research |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 1999 |
Keywords
- Energy
- Fouling
- Heat exchanger
- Optimization
- Utilization
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Nuclear Energy and Engineering
- Fuel Technology
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology