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Heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics of finned tubes in cross flow

Journal Article · · Heat Transfer Eng.; (United States)

Finned tubes in various configurations with the same fin geometry (height, thickness, and pitch) were tested in five row tube banks in staggered and aligned arrangements. Measurements on heat and flow characteristics and flow pattern observation have shown that the semicircular finned tube has excellent characteristics as an evaporator tube for waste heat boilers because of its low pressure drop, high heat transfer coefficient, and reduction in dryout risk. 11 refs.

Research Organization:
Toshiba Corp, Kawasaki, Jpn
OSTI ID:
6339616
Journal Information:
Heat Transfer Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Heat Transfer Eng.; (United States) Vol. 3:2; ISSN HTEND
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English