Description

The problem of annular flow condensation inside circular and semicircular horizontal tubes was analyzed using the analogy between momentum and heat transfer. Condensation inside a semicircular tube represents the case of condensation inside a circular tube with a twisted-tape insert having an infinite twist ratio. The analysis was used in developing a design correlation to predict local heat transfer coefficients for condensation inside horizontal tubes with twisted-tape inserts. Comparisons were made between predictions and experimental measurements reported by different investigators. The disagreement between measurements and predictions was within +30%.

Units: SI

Citation: ASHRAE Transactions, 1986, vol. 92, pt. 1A, San Francisco

Product Details

Published:

1986

Number of Pages:

14

File Size:

1 file , 1.2 MB

Product Code(s):

D-SF-86-2936