Review of Literature on Heat Transfer Enhancement in Compact Heat Exchangers

Stone, K.M.

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Title

Review of Literature on Heat Transfer Enhancement in Compact Heat Exchangers

Author(s)

Stone, K.M.

Contributor(s)

Vanka, S.P.

Issue Date

1996-08

Keyword(s)

• wavy fins
• heat transfer augmentation

Abstract

This paper features a broad discussion on the application of enhanced heat transfer surfaces to compact heat exchangers. The motivation for heat transfer enhancement is discussed, and the principles behind compact heat exchangers are summarized. Next, various methods for evaluating and comparing different types of heat transfer enhancement devices using ftrst and/or second law analysis are presented. Finally, the following plate-fm enhancement geometries are discussed: rectangular and triangular plain ftns, offset strip ftns, louvered fms, and vortex generators.

Publisher

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Center. College of Engineering. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Series/Report Name or Number

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Center TR-105

Type of Resource

text

Language

en

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Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Project 65

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