The system is designed around a shell-and-coil heat exchanger unit. In this setup, water at room temperature flows through the coiled tube, while hot air, introduced by a cross-flow hot air blower, interacts with the water to facilitate heat exchange.
Key features of the system include:
Thermocouples: Installed to measure critical temperatures, including coil wall temperature, air-water inlet and outlet temperatures, and other important parameters as per customer requirements.
Hot Air Blower & Fan: Equipped with variable speed control to handle high load conditions and maintain rated speeds. Designed for professional, long-term continuous operation within a temperature range of 100 to 150 degrees Celsius.
Water Storage Tank: A 200-liter capacity tank, paired with a 0.5 HP pump, supplies cold water to the coil.
Sensors and Transducers: The system includes various sensors such as temperature sensors, level sensors, water flow measurement sensors, and hot air flow sensors for comprehensive monitoring of conditions inside and outside the shell.
Data Acquisition: The setup can be interfaced with National Instruments Data Acquisition systems for integration with PCs or laptops, allowing for data analysis through LabVIEW software. Additionally, it can be connected to customized data acquisition systems, with configurable input ranges from millivolts to kilovolts and milliampere to ampere.
The customized heat exchanger setup has received excellent feedback from customers for its versatility and performance.
