Flow and heat transfer in compact offset strip fin surfaces

Abstract

Experimental studies of air-side heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics of offset strip fins and flat tube heat exchangers were performed. A series of tests were conducted for 9 heat exchangers with different fin space, fi

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