Air Compressor Finned Tubing | Internally Finned Tubes

What is an air compressor internally finned tube?

Air compressor internally finned tube is a heat exchange element that enhances heat transfer by adding fins on the inner surface. It is mainly used in the intercooler of reciprocating gas compressors. It has the characteristics of high heat transfer efficiency and compact structure. ‌

Air Compressor Finned Tubing Structure and Function

The internally finned tube expands the heat transfer area by processing dense fins on the inner side of the tube, so that the gas and the inner wall of the tube are more fully in contact, and the heat transfer efficiency can reach about 2 times that of the bare tube. This design significantly reduces the volume of the intercooler (about 50% less than the bare tube type), while reducing resistance and noise, and improving the efficiency of the whole machine. ‌

Internally Finned Tubes Application Scenarios

It is mainly used in the intercooler of reciprocating compressors, suitable for medium and high pressure gas compression scenarios, such as the compress