Condenser Design

Does CnD support finned tube exchangers?     

No, only bare tube exchangers

Does this software do any mechanical calculations?  

No, only thermal design

What is the difference between CnD and S&THex?   

S&THex doesn't support condensation, only single phase liquids

Does CnD supports Multi-components condensation?

No, only single component condensation, multi component condensation isn't supported.

Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger

Does S&THex support finned tube exchangers?     
   

No, only bare tube exchangers

What method is used for the calculations?
        

Kern Method

Does this software do any mechanical calculations?   

 
Yes, Shell and tube software can do some mechanical calculations for the design you need. to learn more please visit the software "Functional description page"

Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger Design (PHex)

Can your software perform analysis on different type of plates/Plate patterns?    

 
    No, the software can only do the analysis on chevron plate

Does Gasketed plate heat exchanger software includes weights/manufacturers plate layout?    

    No, this version will only do basic thermal analysis and will generate a summary with basic layout. Consult your supplier for weights/layout..etc

Double Pipe Heat Exchanger (DHex)

Does Double pipe software support Multi tubes?  

    
    No, only general model of hairpin type heat exchangers

Does Double pipe Heat exchanger software support finned tube?

   
    Yes

ChemEng Economics Calculator

Does ChemEng Economics calculator account for inflation? 

   
    Yes, the inflation rate can be set up if you want to calculate the Net Present Value

What method does ChemEng Economics calculator use to calculate depreciation?   

 
    Sum-of-the-years-digits-method, this is an arbitrary process for determining depreciation which gives results similar to those obtained by declining-balance-method.