The aforementioned reviews show that most experiments have
been performed at high mass fluxes. The mechanism for heat
transfer deterioration near the critical and pseudo-critical points
remains controversial. Correlations to predict HTC are restricted
to particular flow conditions. Limited studies have been devoted
to estimate the hydraulic resistance of supercritical water. The present
study aims to experimentally study the flow and heat transfer
characteristics of water with low mass fluxes under a wide range of
pressures. The results will provide important references to the
supercritical CFB boiler design.