1996•Heat Transfer EngineeringRequires access
Helical Baffles in Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers, Part I: Experimental Verification
D. Kral, Petr Stehlı́k, H. J. Van Der Ploeg, Bashir I. Master
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Abstract
Performance of heat exchangers with helical baffles, or helixchangers, is discussed using the results of tests conducted on units with uarious baffle geometries. An optimum helix angle is identified at which the conversion efficiency for converting pressure drop to heat transfer on the shell side of helixchangers is maximized. Designs for standard industry applications are optimized using the analysis of test results.