ALCO LONGITUDINALLY FINNED TUBES
ALCO utilizes Longitudinal Finned Tubes to
enhance the performance of their heat exchangers.
Finned Tubes are best utilized when a large
Heat Transfer Coefficient difference exists between the inside and outside of
the tube.
Example: Use Longitudinal Fins
when:
- Fluid with a High Heat Transfer Rate on the
tubeside.
- Fluid with a Low Heat Transfer Rate on the
shellside.
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Advantages of Longitudinal
Finned Tubes |
- Provide 8 to 12 times the heat transfer area
of bare tubes.
- Are more efficient than bare tubes.
- Provide smaller exchangers due to increased
Heat Transfer area.
- Often provide a more economical selection.
- Fins can be "Cut & Twist" to increase
shellside fluid turbulence and improve heat transfer.
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ALCO can supply Finned Tubes from 5/8" OD tubes to 12"
pipe; fin heights from heights 0.21" to 1-1/2" high; and most common
metallurgies. |
