Design of a Test Rig for the Study of Methane Drying by Cooling Effect

摘要

The paper is presenting the working principle of a test rig for study of methane drying in transport ducts by the cooling effect followed by the methane reheating. The design principle of the heat exchangers is also presented. The thermal calculation methodology is based on criteria equations. There are presented two constructive variants of tubes and shell heat exchangers, one in counter flow and one in cross flow. The results of designing methodology are presented for both heat exchangers: cooler - dryer and heater. Both heat exchangers are dimensioned to fit with the test rig.