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Numerical analysis of heat transfer and fluid flow in a three-dimensional wavy fin-and-tube heat exchanger.

Author(s) : JANG J. Y., CHEN L. K.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Numerical results indicate that the row effect is less important in a wavy-fin as compared to its plain-fin countrepart. It is also found that, for equal wavy height, both the average Nusselt number and pressure coefficient are increased as the wavy angle is increased; while for equal wavy angle, they are decreased as the wavy height is increased. The combination that gives the highest flow area is determined. A comparison of the numerical results with the available experimental data is also presented.

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  • Original title: Numerical analysis of heat transfer and fluid flow in a three-dimensional wavy fin-and-tube heat exchanger.
  • Record ID : 1998-2772
  • Languages: English
  • Source: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer - vol. 40 - n. 16
  • Publication date: 1997/10

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