How does the Log Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD) of a counterflow heat exchanger compare to that of a parallel flow heat exchanger?

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24 Jan 2019
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The LMTD value for a counterflow heat exchanger is generally greater than that of a parallel flow heat exchanger because the temperature gradient between the fluids is maintained over a larger portion of the exchanger length, enhancing heat transfer efficiency.

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