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Heat transfer and pressure drop for low Reynolds turbulent flow in helically dimpled tubes.

Author(s) : VICENTE P. G., GARCÍA A., VIEDMA A.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Three-dimensional helically dimpled tubes have been experimentally studied in order to obtain their heat transfer and isothermal friction characteristics. Using water and ethylene glycol as test fluids, a wide range of fluid flow conditions was covered. An experimental study of 10 different tubes offers insight into the influence of manufacturing parameters on tube thermohydraulic behaviour. Data have been correlated so as to obtain easy to use expressions for Fanning friction factors and Nusselt numbers as functions of flow and geometry non-dimensional parameters. Performances of these tubes are presented.

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  • Original title: Heat transfer and pressure drop for low Reynolds turbulent flow in helically dimpled tubes.
  • Record ID : 2002-2262
  • Languages: English
  • Source: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer - vol. 45 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 2002/01

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