Why use corrugated tubes in heat exchangers

摘要

There are a variety of tubular heat exchangers on the market, but for many applications corrugated tubes continue to be preferred over smooth ones. Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director of HRS Heat Exchangers, explains why... While plate heat exchangers are still commonly used for simple viscous fluids such as water, milk and some thin oils, for most other applications tubular heat exchangers are the preferred choice. There are many different types of tubular heat exchanger available (such as annular space, double tube and multitube), but the biggest influence on efficiency is the type of tube used, rather than the configuration -corrugated tubes are more efficient at transferring heat than smooth ones and have a number of other benefits.