Cross Flow Heat Exchanger

Cross Flow Heat Exchanger – Laboratory Guide & Applications

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The Cross Flow Heat Exchanger Unit is an essential laboratory instrument designed to study heat transfer between two fluids flowing perpendicular to each other. Cross flow heat exchangers are widely used in chemical processing, HVAC systems, and industrial thermal management, where effective energy transfer and temperature control are crucial.

At Scilabex and Scilabstore, this high-quality unit enables students, researchers, and industry professionals to analyze thermal performance, calculate heat transfer coefficients, and understand cross flow dynamics. With PAN India delivery and international shipping, Scilabex ensures global access to premium laboratory equipment.

What is a Cross Flow Heat Exchanger?

A cross flow heat exchanger is a device where two fluid streams flow perpendicular to each other, allowing efficient heat transfer without mixing the fluids. One fluid typically passes through tubes while the other flows across them, exchanging heat via the tube walls.

This unit allows laboratory users to:

• Study temperature distribution in cross-flow systems

• Calculate overall heat transfer coefficients

• Understand effectiveness and efficiency of cross flow exchangers

• Analyze thermal performance under various flow rates and temperatures

The Cross Flow Heat Exchanger Unit is ideal for academic labs, research studies, and industrial training.

Product Overview

The unit is engineered for accuracy, durability, and ease of operation. Its main components include:

• Stainless Steel Construction: Corrosion-resistant, durable, and long-lasting

• Heat Exchange Tubes: Allow efficient energy transfer between fluids

• Blowers / Pumps: Ensure controlled flow rates for experiments

• Temperature Sensors: Embedded to measure inlet, outlet, and wall temperatures

• Power & Voltage: 500W, 230V, suitable for standard laboratory supply

• Color-Coded Design: Silver and black for better visibility and lab safety

This unit provides hands-on learning for heat transfer performance, thermal efficiency, and cross flow dynamics.

Product Specifications

This setup is robust and durable, designed for repeated laboratory experiments while providing reliable, accurate data.

Working Principle of Cross Flow Heat Exchanger Unit

The apparatus operates based on conduction and convection heat transfer principles:

1. Fluid Flow: One fluid passes through tubes while the other flows perpendicular to them.

2. Heat Transfer: Thermal energy moves from the hot fluid to the cold fluid via tube walls.

3. Temperature Measurement: Sensors monitor inlet, outlet, and wall temperatures.

4. Performance Analysis: Data is used to calculate overall heat transfer coefficient, effectiveness, and efficiency.

By varying flow rates and temperatures, users can study real-world cross flow heat exchanger performance.

Experiments Performed

• Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient Calculation: Determine thermal performance under different conditions.

• Effectiveness Study: Evaluate temperature changes across the exchanger.

• Temperature Profile Analysis: Measure inlet, outlet, and wall temperatures.

• Flow Rate Impact: Study how variations in flow rate affect heat transfer.

• Energy Balance Verification: Validate experimental data using theoretical calculations.

These experiments provide practical insights into industrial heat exchangers and HVAC systems.

Applications

The Cross Flow Heat Exchanger Unit is widely used in:

1. Engineering Colleges

• For laboratory experiments in mechanical, chemical, and thermal engineering courses.

2. Research Laboratories

• Analyze cross-flow heat transfer, thermal efficiency, and performance metrics.

3. Industrial Training

• Demonstrates energy transfer principles in heat exchangers for chemical and thermal industries.

4. Process Design & Simulation

• Supports design of efficient thermal systems in industrial plants.

Key Features

• Stainless Steel Construction ensures durability and corrosion resistance

• Efficient Cross Flow Design provides accurate heat transfer observations

• Embedded Temperature Sensors for precise measurement

• 500W Power & 230V Voltage suitable for laboratory setups

• User-Friendly Operation for students and researchers

• 1-Year Warranty for reliability

• Trusted Supplier: Scilabex & Scilabstore

• PAN India & International Delivery available

Benefits

• Understand cross-flow heat transfer mechanisms

• Calculate overall heat transfer coefficients and effectiveness

• Analyze thermal performance under various operating conditions

• Safe, durable, and precise laboratory apparatus

• Suitable for academic, research, and industrial training

Why Choose Scilabex & Scilabstore?

• Trusted Supplier of Laboratory Instruments

• High-Quality, Durable Products

• Accurate & Reliable Performance

• Technical Support for Installation & Experiments

• PAN India Delivery across all states

• International Shipping available

Scilabex ensures high-quality instruments meeting global laboratory standards for educational and industrial use.

FAQs – Cross Flow Heat Exchanger Unit

1. What is the purpose of this unit?
To study cross-flow heat transfer, thermal performance, and overall heat transfer coefficients in laboratory fluids.

2. Can different fluids be tested?
Yes, various hot and cold fluids can be used for experimentation.

3. What is the voltage requirement?
The unit operates on 230V supply.

4. Is it suitable for academic labs?
Yes, ideal for engineering colleges and research labs.

5. Does Scilabex provide international shipping?
Yes, secure worldwide delivery is available.