ABSTRACT
In this chapter, recommended correlations for the single-phase side (or sides) of heat exchangers are given. In many two-phase-flow heat exchangers such as boilers, nuclear steam generators, power condensers, and air conditioning and refrigeration evaporators and condensers, one side has single-phase flow while the other side has two-phase flow. Generally, the single-phase side represents higher thermal resistance, particularly with gas or oil flow. This chapter provides a comprehensive review of the available correlations for the laminar and turbulent flow of a single-phase Newtonian fluid through circular and noncircular ducts with and without the effect of property variations. A large number of experimental and analytical correlations are available for heat transfer coefficients and flow friction factors for laminar and turbulent flows through ducts and across tube banks.
