Heat transfer in liquid metals

Abstract

The paper gives a review of the main work of Soviet and other authors on the subject of heat transfer between solid surfaces and flowing liquid metals. The experiments considered include measurements of heat transfer to liquid metals flowing in long and short tubes, and flat apertures, longitudinally between bundles of rods and plates, and transversely round cylinders, for free convection and during condensation of metallic vapours. The- influence of additives on the heat transfer coefficient is also considered. The problems discussed include those connected with the boiling of liquid metals and the influence of wetting on the hydraulic resistance and heat transfer coefficient. Formulae are given for calculating heat transfer.