Briggs, A., Wen, Jennifer X. and Rose, J. W. (1992) Accurate heat transfer measurements for condensation on horizontal, integral-fin tubes. Journal of Heat Transfer, volume 114 (number 3). pp. 719-726. doi:10.1115/1.2911340 ISSN 0022-1481.
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Abstract
In most earlier experimental investigations of condensation on low-fin tubes, vapor-side heat transfer coefficients have been found from overall (vapor-to-coolant) measurements using either predetermined coolant-side correlations or “Wilson plot” methods. When the outside resistance dominates, or is a significant proportion of the overall resistance, these procedures can give satisfactory accuracy. However, for externally enhanced tubes, and particularly with high-conductivity fluids such as water, significant uncertainties may be present. In order to provide reliable, high-accuracy data, to assist in the development of theoretical models, tests have been conducted using specially constructed plain and finned tubes fitted with thermocouples to measure the tube wall temperature, and hence the vapor-side heat transfer coefficient, directly. The paper describes the technique for manufacturing the tubes and gives results of systematic heat transfer measurements covering the effects of fin height, thickness, and spacing, tube diameter, and vapor velocity. The tests were carried out with steam, ethylene glycol, and R-113, with vertical vapor downflow. The heat flux was measured using an accurately calibrated 10-junction thermopile and paying particular attention to coolant mixing and isothermal immersion of thermocouple junctions. Care was taken to avoid errors due to the presence in the vapor of noncondensing gas and the occurrence of dropwise condensation. Smooth, consistent, and repeatable results were obtained in all cases. The data are presented in easily accessible form and are compared with the results of previous investigations, where indirect methods were used to determine the vapor-side data, and with theory.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Engineering > Engineering |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Heat Transfer |
| Publisher: | ASME International |
| ISSN: | 0022-1481 |
| Official Date: | 1992 |
| Dates: | Date Event 1992 Published |
| Volume: | volume 114 |
| Number: | number 3 |
| Page Range: | pp. 719-726 |
| DOI: | 10.1115/1.2911340 |
| Status: | Peer Reviewed |
| Publication Status: | Published |
| Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
| URI: | https://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/56559/ |
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