Handbook of Heat Transfer Enhancement in Externally Finned Tubes and Internally Finned Tubes and Annuli

Externally Finned Tubes and Internally Finned Tubes are used in shell-and-tube type heat exchangers to improve energy efficiency in refining, petrochemical, power generation, HVAC&R systems, etc. Increased surface area for heat transfer, smaller heat exchanger, reduced equipment and installation cost, upgrading to corrosion resistant alloys without sacrificing heat transfer efficiency, and reduced fouling are the advantages of using externally finned tubes and internally finned tubes.