Survey of turbulent forced-convection heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics of low-finned tube banks in cross flow

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · Heat Transfer Eng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/01457638708962793· OSTI ID:5825905

Rabas, T J; Taborek, J

This paper presents a survey based on the scattered literature dealing with the heat transfer and pressure drop performance of low-finned tube banks. Only the turbulent forced-convection mode of heat transfer is considered for pure cross flow. Heat transfer and pressure drop correlations are recommended for a wide Reynolds number range of 1000 to 200,000. The necessary corrections for nonequilateral tube arrangements, temperature-dependent fluid properties, row number effects, and bundle side leakage are also identified.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., Argonne, IL 60439
• OSTI ID: 5825905
• Journal Information: Heat Transfer Eng.; (United States), Vol. 8:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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LEAKS
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TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE
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