A dynamic model for milk fouling in a plate heat exchanger

作者:Mahdi Youcef*; Mouheb Abdelkader; Oufer Lounes
来源:Applied Mathematical Modelling, 2009, 33(2): 648-662.
DOI:10.1016/j.apm.2007.11.030

摘要

A two-dimensional dynamic fouling model for milk fouling in a plate heat exchanger (PHE) is proposed. Emphasis is placed on fouling prediction based on the hydrodynamic and thermodynamic performances of the PHE. A 12-channel PHE with counter-current flows is used in quantification of the milk deposition developed inside the channels. The aggregation rate of unfolded protein is found to increase exponentially with increasing wall temperature and is accompanied by a substantial reduction in the heat-transfer coefficient.

  • 出版日期2009-2