Dynamic Heat Exchanger Model for Any Combination of Water and Steam States

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to propose a dynamic heat transfer model for predicting transient heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) behaviors involving phase changes in heat exchanger tubes. The model deals with any combination of phase states by switching the equations for heat transfer coefficient, specific volume, and friction factor corresponding to their physical characteristics. The model also constrains the change of mass flow calculated by momentum balance to satisfy thermodynamic relationships which are neglected by conventional models. The simulation results show that the proposed model predicts the transient pressure drop, outlet mass flow changes, and the reduction in heat transfer coefficient caused by dryout during heating or evaporating processes. In addition, the model improves the accuracy of mass flow transients compared to those obtained by conventional models.