Augmentation of laminar flow and heat transfer in flat tubes by means of helical screw-tape inserts

Energy Conversion and Management

Volumn 52, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 250-257

  Ibrahim, E Z ^a  

^a Zagazig University ^*  (Egypt)

Author keywords

Circular tubes; Flat tubes; Heat transfer; Helical screw tape inserts

Indexed keywords

COLD WORKING; FRICTION; HOT WORKING; LAMINAR FLOW; REYNOLDS NUMBER; SCREWS; TRIBOLOGY; TUBES (COMPONENTS);

CIRCULAR TUBES; COLD AND HOT WATERS; FLAT TUBE; FLOW AND HEAT TRANSFER; FRICTION FACTORS; HEAT TRANSFER AND PRESSURE DROP; HEAT TRANSFER AUGMENTATION; HELICAL SCREW-TAPE INSERTS;

HEAT TRANSFER;

EID: 78049499933     PISSN: 01968904     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2010.06.065     Document Type: Conference Paper

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