Water flows through a shower head steadily at a rate of 8 kg/min. The water is heated in an electric water heater from 15℃ to 45℃. In an attempt to conserve energy, it is proposed to pass the drained warm water at a temperature of 38℃ through a heat exchanger to preheat the incoming cold water. Design a heat exchanger that is suitable for this task, and discuss the potential savings in energy and money for your area.

Water flows through a shower head steadily at a rate of 8 kg/min. The water is heated in an electric water heater from 15℃ to 45℃. In an attempt to conserve energy, it is proposed to pass the drained warm water at a temperature of 38℃ through a heat exchanger to preheat the incoming cold water. Design a heat exchanger that is suitable for this task, and discuss the potential savings in energy and money for your area.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305578296

Author:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

Publisher:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

Chapter44: Geothermal Heat Pumps

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