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Hooman, Marle
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Webber-Youngman, R.C.W.
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Du Plessis, J.J.L.
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Marx, M.W.
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dc.date.accessioned |
2015-08-28T05:41:29Z |
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dc.date.available |
2015-08-28T05:41:29Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2015-02 |
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dc.description.abstract |
This paper discusses a study that investigated different underground
bulk air heat exchanger (>100 m3/s) design criteria. A literature review
found that no single document exists covering all design criteria for
different heat exchangers, and therefore the need was identified to
generate a guideline with decision analyser steps to arrive at a technical
specification. The study investigated the factors influencing heat
exchanger designs (spray chambers, towers, and indirect-contact heat
exchangers) and the technical requirements for each. The decision
analysers can be used to generate optimized, user-friendly fit-forpurpose
designs for bulk air heat exchangers (air cooler and heat
rejection). The study was tested against a constructed air cooler and
heat rejection unit at a copper mine1. It was concluded that the decision
analysers were used successfully. This tool (decision analysers) can be
used by engineers for the efficient and cost-effectively design of heat
exchangers. |
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am2015 |
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http://www.saimm.co.za/journal-papers |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Hooman, M, Webber-Youman, RCW, Du Plessis, JJL & Marx, MW 2015, 'A decision analysis guideline for underground bulk air heat exchanger design specifications', Journal of The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, vol. 115 , pp. 125-129. |
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dc.identifier.issn |
0038-223X (print) |
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2225-6253 (online) |
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http://hdl.handle.net/2263/49617 |
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en |
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Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy |
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dc.rights |
© The Southern African Institute of Mining and
Metallurgy |
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dc.subject |
Mine refrigeration |
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Water-air |
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dc.subject |
Heat exchanger design |
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dc.subject |
Decision analyser |
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dc.title |
A decision analysis guideline for underground bulk air heat exchanger design specifications |
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dc.type |
Article |
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