Heat and Mass Transfer

A designer chooses the values of fluid flow rates and specific heats in such a manner that the heat capacities of the two fluids are equal. A hot fluid enters the counter flow heat exchanger at 100°C and leaves at 60°C. A cold fluid enters the heat exchanger at 40°C. The mean temperature difference between the two fluids is_____.

  • A. 20°C
  • B. 40°C
  • C. 60°C
  • D. 66.7°C
Answer: Option A.
Explanation:

tm = mean temperature difference between the two fluids for counter flow heat exchanger,
tm = th1-tc2 = th2-tc1.
tm = th2-tc1 = 60-40 = 20.

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