EES has two functions designated for analyzing basic heat exchangers and balanced flow regenerators. They represent two of the most common analysis methods: effectiveness-NTU and log mean temperature difference.
Effectiveness-NTU
Log Mean Temperature Difference
Flow Configurations:
Parallel and Counter Flow
Cross Flow
TEMA E Shell and Tube
TEMA G Shell and Tube
TEMA H Shell and Tube
TEMA J Shell and Tube
Regenerator
Additional Functions
Numerical model of a counterflow heat exchanger with axial conduction
Numerical model of a counterflow regenerator
Counterflow heat exchanger with cross flow headers