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HTRI Xchanger Suite 7.3 Available NowPosted January 4, 2017
HTRI softwareXchanger Suiteversion 7.3 is now available for licensed users to download. This version includes new features and updates to programs across the entireXchanger Suiteproduct line. Below are just a few of many improvements.
- We added an option to specify an initial heat load estimate for simulation calculations inXist,Xhpe, andXjpeto speed execution and improve chances of convergence.
- Initial heat load guess and convergence logic was enhanced to improve execution speed inXist,Xhpe, andXjpe.
- The issue of calculated pressure drops exceeding operating pressure inXist,Xhpe,Xjpe, andXacehas been mitigated by limiting local pressures in each increment to a low limit, which allows calculations to continue and provide an answer. Warnings are issued when this occurs.
- New heat transfer and hydraulic methods were implemented inXistto handle kettle bundles partially submerged in liquid.
- New pressure drop methods have been implemented for U-tube bends inXist.
- Tubeside mist flow heat transfer correlations are now available for falling film evaporators inXist.
- A new U-bend schedule report was added that shows row designation, number of U-bends, straight length, bend diameter, and total length forXistandXhpe.
- The installer can now update a machine with an earlier version (Xchanger Suite7.0, 7.1, 7.2 or 7.2.1) or install a completely new version ofXchanger Suite7.3. A previous version is not required.
- Any HTRI member with a verified login can now download and installXchanger Suite7.3. (Previously, only authorized accounts such as company contacts could download theXchanger Suiteinstaller.)
Based on feedback from our Beta testing program, proposed changes for the shellside condensation heat transfer coefficients have been postponed until a later release. Log in to the website to access the Release Notes for a complete list of updates
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