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why LMTD is used instead of simple delta T in heat exchangers
PPI February 5, 2026 0

Why LMTD Is Used Instead of Simple ΔT – Because Heat Transfer Is Not Uniform Inside Real Equipment

A simple temperature difference, ΔT, feels intuitive. Hot in minus cold out seems like a reasonable way to describe how strongly heat transfer is driven. In real process equipment, however,…

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LMTD explained step by step in heat exchangers
PPI February 4, 2026 0

LMTD Explained Step by Step – Understanding Log Mean Temperature Difference Without Losing Physical Meaning

LMTD — Log Mean Temperature Difference — is one of the most widely used concepts in heat exchanger design and analysis. It appears simple in formula form, yet it is…

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