Abstract
An experimental study was carried out to investigate condensation heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics of R-134a in a coiled double tube oriented with its helix axis in the vertical direction. Measurements were obtained at inlet pressure of 815 kPa for refrigerant mass flux ranging from 95 to 710 kg/m2s and cooling water Reynolds number varying from 1000 to 14000. Presented results illustrate the effects of refrigerant mass flux and average condensation temperature difference on the condensation heat transfer coefficient and pressure drop. Comparison with relevant data from other sources indicates a reasonable agreement. An empirical correlation was obtained for predicting condensation heat transfer coefficient. The present study may be considered of a practical and theoretical interest for the design of the helical double-tube condensers using R-134a as the working fluid.
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