Leakage flow-induced vibrations of heat exchanger fins.

Author(s) : WEAVER D. S., HUANG X. Y.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The failure of a number of fins of a large two-stage reciprocating compressor intercooler was studied. The excitation mechanism and a method of prevention are proposed. A series of laboratory experiments, designed to confirm the hypothesized mechanism, are described in detail.

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  • Original title: Leakage flow-induced vibrations of heat exchanger fins.
  • Record ID : 1994-1511
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. Press. Vessel Technol. - vol. 114 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1992

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