Block Bypass Streams

Simulates performance of an exchanger that has one or more plugged bypass streams, as when fluids
that exhibit high degrees of fouling are used. Selectively block some bypass and leakage streams in
shellside flow.
The F stream travels along tubepass partition lanes. Because these bypass streams can affect heat
transfer and pressure drop performance, they must be modeled accurately. Thus, usually you do not
run
a case with these streams blocked.
The magnitude of the tube-to-baffle clearance affects the size of the A leakage stream. Because the A
stream is thermally effective, a significant A stream does not have a large negative impact on thermal
performance of the exchanger.
Required: No
Units: None
Default: Not blocked

Diagram of Bypass and Leakage Streams

Diagram of F and C Bypass Streams