Determination of Aerodynamic Drag Coefficients of Longitudinal Finned Tubes of LNG Ambient Air Vaporizers Using CFD and Experimental Methods

This paper presents the results of numerical and experimental studies wind action on longitudinal finned tubes LNG ambient air vaporizers. The main objective study was to determine aerodynamic drag coefficients for with different number fins considering various directions action. Numerical calculations were performed using CFD analysis, while tests carried out in a tunnel test stand. obtained indicate variation tube loads depending direction can be used design