Abstract
The modification of a compressor intercooler Was conducted by replacing the straight tubes of a shell-tube heat exchanger with a new type of stainless steel corrugated tubes. Furthermore, measurements and tests were performed during the operation of the intercooler followed by a comparative analysis. It has been found that the natural gas outlet temperature of the corrugated tube heat exchanger can attain the compressor design value and even lower. The compressor enjoys a normal and stable operation with its heat exchange efficiency higher than that of an in-tube layout heat exchanger by 61%. The considerable reduction in maintenance work can contribute to a long-cycle operation of the intercooler.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 635-636+681 |
| Journal | Reneng Dongli Gongcheng/Journal of Engineering for Thermal Energy and Power |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| State | Published - 20 Nov 2001 |
Keywords
- Compressor intercooler
- Experimental research
- High-efficiency heat exchanger
- New type of stainless steel corrugated tube
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