Sensible and Latent Heat Transfer in Cross-Counterflow Gas-To-Gas Heat Exchangers

Abstract

Simultaneous heat and mass transfer during condensation in cross-counterflow gas-to-gas heat exchangers has been analyzed. The coupled heat and mass transfer equations are derived for boundary-layer controlled heat and mass transfer and include longitudinal heat conduction in the exchanger wall. A numerical method of the finite-difference type is applied to the steady-state performance. Temperature and absolute humidity distributions are calculated for exchanger parameters that are typical in air conditioning systems. Temperature and humidity efficiencies together with frosting limits are evaluated for different inlet air conditions.