PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(6), P. e0304097 - e0304097
Published: June 10, 2024
In
this
study,
shell
and
heat
exchangers
are
optimized
using
an
integrated
optimization
framework.
research,
A
structured
Design
of
Experiments
(DOE)
comprising
16
trials
was
first
conducted
to
systematically
determine
the
essential
parameters,
including
mass
flow
rates
(mh,
mc),
temperatures
(T1,
t1,
T2,
t2),
transfer
coefficients
(€,
TR,
U).
By
identifying
four
principal
components,
PCA
able
87.7%
variance,
thereby
reducing
dimensionality
problem.
Performance-related
aspects
system
focus
approach.
Key
outcomes
U)
were
predicted
by
99%
R-squared
RSM
models.
Multiple
factors,
such
as
rate
inlet
temperature,
considered
during
design
process.
The
maximizing
efficiency,
thermal
resistance,
utility
achieved
considering
these
factors.
genetic
algorithms,
Pareto
front
solutions
that
meet
requirements
decision-makers
can
be
found.
combination
tube
produced
better
results
than
expected.
Engineering
designers
gain
practical
insight
into
rate,
key
responses
if
they
quantify
improvements
in
Despite
importance
it
has
several
potential
limitations,
specific
experimental
conditions
need
validate
other
situations
well.
Future
research
could
investigate
factors
influence
performance.
holistic
framework
improve
engineering
future.
As
a
result
foundation
for
innovative
advancements
field
been
laid
with
tangible
improvements.
study
exceeded
expectations
optimizing
exchanger
systems
approach,
contributing
significantly
advancement
field.
