Heat Recovery Optimization

This lecture delves into the concept of delta T minimum optimization, crucial for evaluating heat recovery in efficiency projects. By analyzing heat transfer between hot and cold streams, the instructor guides students through the process of optimizing heat exchangers to reduce energy consumption and costs. Through a series of examples and discussions, students learn how to identify opportunities for heat recovery, calculate the optimal temperature differences, and assess the economic feasibility of investments in heat exchangers. The lecture emphasizes the importance of considering process efficiency and the overall system design when making decisions to enhance energy efficiency.