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A METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING HELICALLY FINNED TUBING

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4790695
An apparatus is described for manufacture of helically finned tubing for use, e.g., in heat exchangers in gas-cooled atomic power plants. In the operation of the apparatus, at least one U-sectioned strip constituting the fins is wound helically onto a tube and is bonded to the tube surface by electric resistance seam welding. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-016704
OSTI ID:
4790695
Report Number(s):
GB 893701
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English