Corrected Log Mean Temperature Difference

Parameters
Th1 (K) 400
Th2 (K) 170
Tc1 (K) 110
Tc2 (K) 190
Shell-Side Passes 2

Results
Correction Factor 0.94281
LMTD 119.735
Corrected LMTD 112.888

Intermediate Calculations
P 0.27586
R 2.875
X 0.19888
Corrected Log Mean Temperature Difference for Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers

This Excel spreadsheet calculates the corrected LMTD for shell-and-tube heat exchangers w

True log mean temperature differences are only valid in double-pipe (or tubular) heat excha

hence for more complex shell-and-tube arrangements, we have to muliply the LMTD by a f
The equations used in the spreadsheet are taken from the work of Bowman et al (1940) an

Note that R is the temperature change ratio of the hot and cold streams, while P is the temperature change of the co
divided by the maximum temperature difference. F is the LMTD correction factor.

Perrys Chemical Engineers' Handbook states LMTD correction factors lower than 0.8 indicate inefficient heat exchan
while the Heat Exchanger Design Handbook advises that the minimum value should be 0.75.
Heat Exchangers

d-tube heat exchangers with multiple shell-side passes

pe (or tubular) heat exchangers;

o muliply the LMTD by a factor.

f Bowman et al (1940) and are given below

he temperature change of the cold fluid

indicate inefficient heat exchanger design,

be 0.75.