Table P5.61 shows manufacturer’s data for a particular plate and frame heat exchanger. Determine the,
a. Average channel spacing (mm)
b. Flow area for one channel between two plates (m2)
c. Channel hydraulic diameter (cm)
d. Projected plate area (m2)
e. Effective surface area per plate (m2)

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TABLE P5.61 Manufacturer's Data for a Plate and Frame Heat Exchanger Value 50 1.19 15 cm 0.6 mm 1.45 m 0.65 m 3.5 mm Parameter Chevron angle Enlargement factor Port diameters Plate thickness Vertical port-to-port distance Horizontal port-to-port distance Plate pitch