The flow pattern in spiral coil tubes has been analyzed
calculated and compared with that in common smooth tubes. It is clear from the calculation that the convective heat transfer coefficient in spiral coil tubes is 70%~170% higher than that in common smooth tubes
the total heat conduction coefficient of the title tubular air heater can have an increase of more than 30%. The application of air heaters of this kind on tens of boilers showed the effectiveness to be obvious.