Yearly Archives: 2025

Application Primary Function Why Fin Tubes Are Used Typical Fin Tube Type Air-Cooled Condenser (ACC) Condense turbine exhaust steam Water conservation; uses air instead of water in a cooling tower. Extruded Al on CS, Welded CS Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) Generate steam from gas turbine exhaust Efficiency & Compactness; efficiently...

Use of Fin tube heat exchanger in Power Generation? The use of fin tube heat exchangers in power generation is critical for efficiency, water conservation, and operational reliability. They are employed in several key areas, often handling extreme temperatures and pressures. The core advantage they bring to power generation is the ability to reject...

Table of Applications for fin tube heat exchanger Sector Specific Application Function Typical Fluids (Tube side / Air side) HVAC&R AC Evaporator Coil Cool & Dehumidify Air Refrigerant / Room Air AC Condenser Coil Reject Heat to Atmosphere Refrigerant / Outside Air Furnace Heat Exchanger Heat Circulating Air Combustion Gas / House Air...

1. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC & R) This is the most common everyday application. Automotive and Aerospace Vehicles rely heavily on compact and lightweight heat exchangers. 3. Power Generation Power plants, both conventional and renewable, use them on a massive scale. . Industrial and Process Industries This is where the...

Table of Fin Materials Material Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K) Key Advantages Key Disadvantages Typical Applications Aluminum ~237 Best balance: High conductivity, lightweight, low cost, good corrosion resistance. Poor in acidic/alkaline environments; lower temp limit. HVAC, AC, Automotive, General Industrial. Copper ~400 Best...