Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10392386 | International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer | 2005 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Condensation heat transfer and pressure drop data of R-134a in annular helical pipes is of significant importance to the effective design and reliable operation of helical pipe heat exchangers for refrigeration, air-conditioning, and many other applications. This paper presents the experimental investigation on condensation heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics of R-134a in an annular helical pipe. The average condensation heat transfer coefficients and pressure drops were experimentally determined for R-134a at three different saturated temperatures (35 °C, 40 °C, and 46 °C). The experimental results are compared with the data available in the literature for helical and straight pipes.
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Authors
J.T. Han, C.X. Lin, M.A. Ebadian,