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Title: A generalized correlation for condensation on vertical fluted surfaces

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/211670· OSTI ID:211670

A correlation was developed for laminar film condensation on vertical fluted surfaces. The theoretical analysis of Panchal and Bell was used for defining important physical property groups. The experimental data of Combs et al. were used to validate the proposed correlation. The experimental database used in the present study included four flute geometries that could be approximated to cosine type flutes and seven fluids. The resulting correlation can predict the average condensate heat-transfer coefficient within {plus_minus} 20%.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
211670
Report Number(s):
ANL/ES/PP-82341; ON: DE96007621
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: [1996]
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English