Numerical simulations are performed to explore the heat transfer characteristics of falling
films over horizontal round tubes with uniform heat flux imposed for a range of Reynolds …

The falling film evaporators are a class of heat exchanger that is widely studied. The
research for improving the efficiency is still of prime importance because of its widespread …

In this paper, the 2D model of the elliptical tube is established to simulate the film
hydrodynamics and heat transfer performance. The volume of fluid (VOF) is used and the …

Multiscale surface structures offer the opportunity to combine the heat transfer enhancement
provided by microscale structures with the dryout benefits provided by some nanostructures …

Two-phase flow patterns are critical in falling film heat devices. Hydrodynamic
characteristics of turbulent falling films across a horizontal triangular tube bundle were …

The falling film evaporation and the effect of cross vapor stream in falling film evaporator with
triangular tube bundle using R123 was experimentally investigated. The variations of local …

The passive containment cooling system (PCCS) is crucial for ensuring the safety of nuclear
power plants, and the thickness and temperature of the falling film on its outer wall are …

The influence of downward vapor stream on the falling film evaporation with nucleate boiling
outside a horizontal enhanced tube bundle arrayed in a vertical column is experimentally …

Turbulent falling films are commonly encountered in the practical operations of most falling
film applications, but the relevant numerical study is very scarce. The hydrodynamics and …

Falling film evaporators consisting of bundles of horizonal tubes are widely used in many
applications including refrigeration, chemical processing, desalination, etc. While many …