Аerodynamic drag at small Reynolds numbers and the method of calculation of the air velocity in one- and many-row finned beams with an exhaust shaft

The periodic switching of fans at certain ambient air temperatures and a constant power is a promising method to enhance the energy operating efficiency of air-cooled heat exchangers. Equipping these heat exchangers with devices increasing the propulsion (for example, an exhaust shaft) facilitates the intensification of heat transfer due to strengthening the free movement of air by lifting forces. Meanwhile, the heat exchanger is used at the mixed convection regime. To make the thermal design of air-cooled heat exchangers with an exhaust shaft, we must have data on the aerodynamic drag of tube beams at small Reynolds numbers (Re < 1000) that permit to calculate the air flow velocity. However, at present, studies on the aerodynamic drag at mixed convection are virtually missing. Moreover, it is necessary to take into account the influence of external air flows on the gravitational pull created by the shaft since air-cooled heat exchangers are designed for outdoor use. Using the results of the experimental investigation, we obtained information about the mass-exchange processes in the finned beam and the exhaust shaft, developed a method for calculating the air velocity in one- and many-row finned beams with the exhaust shaft and determined their aerodynamic drag at small Reynolds numbers. We also established the influence of external air flows on the gravitational pull created by the shaft.

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22. ISSN 1561-2430 (Print) ISSN 2524-2415 (Online) УДК 536.25 Поступила в редакцию 14.01.2019 https://doi.org/Received 14.01.2019