Reconsider the heat exchanger of Problem 6.38 with an externally finned-tube bundle used to enhance the air-side

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Reconsider the heat exchanger of Problem 6.38 with an externally finned-tube bundle used to enhance the air-side heat transfer coefficient in the pre-heater. If thin circular fins are attached on the outside of the tubes such that the surface extension ratio ε = 1.12,  determine the average air-flow heat transfer coefficient for this finned-tube bank. Compare the results with those for the unfinned or bare tube bank and comment upon the extent of heat transfer enhancement achieved by adding fins.

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Principles Of Heat Transfer

ISBN: 9781305387102

8th Edition

Authors: Frank Kreith, Raj M. Manglik, Mark S. Bohn

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