Scientific Research and Essays

  • Abbreviation: Sci. Res. Essays
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-2248
  • DOI: 10.5897/SRE
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2768

Full Length Research Paper

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation to analyze the performance of tube-in-tube helically coiled of a heat exchanger

C. A. Chaves
  • C. A. Chaves
  • Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Taubaté, Rua Daniel Danelli, s/nº - Jardim Morumbí, 12060-440 - Taubaté - SP - Brazil
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D. R. F. de Castro
  • D. R. F. de Castro
  • Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Taubaté, Rua Daniel Danelli, s/nº - Jardim Morumbí, 12060-440 - Taubaté - SP - Brazil
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W. Q. Lamas
  • W. Q. Lamas
  • Department of Basic and Environmental Sciences, School of Engineering at Lorena, University of Sao Paulo, Lorena, SP, Brazil.
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J. R. Camargo
  • J. R. Camargo
  • Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Taubaté, Rua Daniel Danelli, s/nº - Jardim Morumbí, 12060-440 - Taubaté - SP - Brazil
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F. J. Grandinetti
  • F. J. Grandinetti
  • Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Taubaté, Rua Daniel Danelli, s/nº - Jardim Morumbí, 12060-440 - Taubaté - SP - Brazil
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  •  Received: 17 February 2014
  •  Accepted: 25 March 2014
  •  Published: 15 April 2014

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