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AN ATTACHED FIN-TYPE TUBE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4815810
An improved method is outlined for making attached-fin type tube structures for heat transfer, e.g., on reactor fuel tubes. The method results in a tube provided with at least one pair of ribs projecting radially outwards from the tube surface and separated by a radial groove, in which a fin is clinched in place. Thus, the fin is disposed outside and not in the actual radial tube thickness, and the full strength of the tube thickhess is utilized. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-005007
OSTI ID:
4815810
Report Number(s):
GB 884607
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English