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@article{170041,
        author = {Byregowda K C and M Chandrashekar and Dr.Raju T N},
        title = {Performance comparison of Plain and Twisted Tube Heat Exchanger using Analytical and Experimental methods},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {6},
        pages = {3029-3034},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=170041},
        abstract = {This study presents a comprehensive performance comparison between plain tube and twisted tube heat exchangers, utilizing both analytical and experimental methods. The analytical approach includes mathematical modeling based on heat transfer equations, friction factor, and flow dynamics, allowing for a detailed theoretical prediction of thermal performance under varied operating conditions. Concurrently, an experimental setup is designed to evaluate real-world performance metrics, such as heat transfer rate, pressure drop, and effectiveness, for both heat exchanger types across a range of flow rates and fluid temperatures.
Our findings indicate that the twisted tube heat exchanger achieves superior thermal performance compared to the plain tube design, due to enhanced fluid mixing and an increased surface area for heat exchange. The experimental results reveal a significant improvement in the heat transfer coefficient for twisted tubes, with up to a 30% increase under similar operating conditions, albeit with a higher pressure drop. Analytical results closely align with experimental data, validating the theoretical model and highlighting the benefits of twisted tube configurations for applications requiring high heat transfer rates. This study underscores the effectiveness of twisted tube heat exchangers in applications where thermal efficiency is critical and provides a robust framework for future optimization and scaling.},
        keywords = {Plain tube heat exchanger, Heat transfer enhancement, Thermal performance, Heat transfer coefficient, Energy efficiency.},
        month = {November},
        }