What is the primary purpose of installing baffles in heat exchangers?

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15 Jan 2020
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28 May 2026

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Baffles are used in heat exchangers mainly to improve the heat transfer efficiency by directing the fluid flow and increasing turbulence, which enhances the overall heat transfer rate.

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