A heat exchanger tube having an integral restricting and turbulating
structure consisting of dimples formed by confronting indentations
pressed into the sides of the heat exchanger tube. The dimples are
comprised of indentations disposed in pairs which extend into the tube to
such a depth as is necessary to significantly reduce the cross sectional
area of the heat exchanger tube and provide a pair of converging,
diverging flow nozzles to promote turbulence of the flue gases. The
turbulence characteristics of the tube can be controlled by varying the
size of the aperture of the nozzles. In certain applications, the dimples
are located along the sides of the heat exchanger tube, thereby providing
unobstructed drainage for liquids even when the tube is bent into a
serpentine shape.