User Guide¶
Overview¶
This guide covers the complete workflow for using the Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE) unit operation in DWSIM. The PHE is an external plugin that adds a rigorous plate heat exchanger model to DWSIM's flowsheet environment, supporting design-mode calculations with detailed thermal-hydraulic analysis and T-Q diagram visualization.
The following chapters walk you through installation, configuration, simulation, and automation of the PHE unit operation.
Chapters¶
| Chapter | Description |
|---|---|
| Installation | System requirements, DLL installation, stream connections, and a quick-start example to verify the setup |
| Design Mode | How the design calculation works — algorithm overview, plate geometry configuration, results interpretation, T-Q diagrams, and heat leak modeling |
| Parameters Reference | Complete reference of all input and output parameters, property names, types, defaults, units, and the Python property interface |
| Automation API | Python/IronPython scripting examples — basic calculation, parametric studies, and heat leak sensitivity analysis |
Quick Navigation¶
Getting Started
If this is your first time using the PHE unit operation, start with the Installation page to set up the plugin, then follow the Design Mode guide to configure and run your first calculation.
Scripting and Batch Runs
For automated workflows, parametric sweeps, or integration with external tools, see the Automation API page.