Heating surface area
Heating surface area
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In the drawing of one heater, heating surface area of finned tubes is specified. We would like to change material of fin from copper to others (Aluminum, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel or etc.). In this case, how can we calculate the new heating surface area of finned tubes? Can we use the same heating surface area after change fin material? Please comment.





RE: Heating surface area
From there, you should be able to calculate the surface area fairly closely.
Good luck
Just from experience, all things considered...copper may not be a good direction. Basically, there's reasons why aluminum fins are mostly standard.