Three-dimensional optimization of staggered finned circular and elliptic tubes in forced convection

International Journal of Thermal Sciences

Volumn 43, Issue 5, 2004, Pages 477-487

  Matos, R S ^a   Laursen, T A ^b   Vargas, J V C ^a   Bejan, A ^b  

^a UNIVERSIDADE TECNOLÓGICA FEDERAL DO PARANÁ   (Brazil)

^b Duke University   (United States)

Author keywords

Constructal design; Elliptic tubes; Finned tubes; Maximal heat transfer density; Spacings

Indexed keywords

GEOMETRY; HEAT EXCHANGERS; LAMINAR FLOW; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; OPTIMIZATION; REYNOLDS NUMBER; TEMPERATURE DISTRIBUTION; TUBES (COMPONENTS);

CONSTRUCTAL DESIGN; ELLIPTIC TUBES; FINNED TUBES; MAXIMAL HEAT TRANSFER DENSITY; SPACINGS;

FORCED CONVECTION;

EID: 2442537047     PISSN: 12900729     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2003.10.003     Document Type: Article

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