COMPACT HEAT-EXCHANGERS LIQUID-SIDE FOULING

The principal objective of this project was to define the conditions i n which compact heat exchangers could be used with liquids giving depo sits. The problem was dealt with by phenomenological approaches in gen eric studies which were intended to isolate a particular phenomenon in order to model it and by in situ experiments. In the area of design. mitigation and prevention, some specific studies concerning, for examp le, the development and use of monitors have shown good progress. All of these approaches were used in order to facilitate the improved sizi ng of equipment and the more effective detection and prevention of fou ling in compact heat exchangers. (C) European Communities 1997. Publis hed by Elsevier Science Ltd.