Multi-Stream Heat Exchanger (MSHE) is the core component of gas liquefaction system
its working performance can significantly affect the cooling characteristics and thermal efficiency of system. Based on the principle of two-phase volume node
this article established dynamic simulation method for Mixed-Refrigerant (MR) cryogenic system with a Multi-Node Coupling (MNV) MSHE model. The study results reveal that the heat leak's influence on cooling characteristics of MSHE is negligible during start-up process
while significant and can't negligible in low temperature situation. The liquid-level oscillation in MSHE channel can significantly impact the cooling characteristics
and induce the circulating MR composition shift
cooling capacity and cooling-down rate oscillation in further
which may deteriorate the cooling performance of the MSHE. The results suggest that measures should be taken in design and operation process to avoid the liquid level oscillation phenomenon in MR low-temperature MSHE channels.