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Advanced internal fin geometries and finned annuli have been discussed in detail in this chapter. First, the relevant technology has been introduced. Following this, laminar flow and turbulent flow have been discussed. Microfins and their applications have been discussed.
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Saha, S.K., Ranjan, H., Emani, M.S., Bharti, A.K. (2020). Advanced Internal Fin Geometries and Finned Annuli. In: Heat Transfer Enhancement in Externally Finned Tubes and Internally Finned Tubes and Annuli. SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology(). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20748-9_7
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