摘要 |
The improved split resistant tubular heat transfer member of the present invention is directed to an elongated tube having a substantially circular transverse cross-section. The elongated tube hereof has an outer surface and an inner surface, and further has an outer diameter, a defined wall thickness, and an inner diameter. The tube inner surface has disposed therein a plurality of spiral grooves, defining and separating a corresponding plurality of spirally disposed fins extending from the inner diameter of the tube. The respective spirally disposed fins have an inverted substantially V-shape and have further an apex angle of approximately 28 degrees. In some such preferred embodiments the spiral grooves have a ratio of the cross-sectional area thereof to the depth thereof of approximately 0.01475 inches.
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