The value of increasing the efficiency of tubular heat exchangers by using turbulators

Introduction
Heat transfer enhancement in all types of heat exchanger systems is of great significance for the cooling and heating industry. In addition to saving energy, it also leads to a reduction in size and weight of equipment. In the last decade energy efficiency has become an increasingly important theme among policy makers as it can enable economic growth, reduce emissions and improve energy security.

As a result, manufacturers of heat transfer equipment are confronted with stricter efficiency and emission norms and a market pull for energy efficient products. In response to the stricter directives and the increasing demands from end-users, producers are forced to innovate their products and search for various techniques of enhancing heat transfer.

For many years turbulators have been an important means to improve convective heat transfer in tubular heat exchangers and thereby increase the overall efficiency of the system. This whitepaper will explore the advantages of applying turbulators in tubular heat exchanger systems for manufactures of a diverse range of energy conversion systems.