1970 ANNUAL TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM (7th). DROPWISE CONDENSATION - A HEAT TRANSFER PROCESS FOR THE 70'S,

Abstract

A brief survey of the state of the art for dropwise condensation is presented in order to point out the two principal problems preventing the practical use of this mode of heat transfer in present day condensers. The dropwise condensation heat transfer process, the promoter problem and the non-condensable gas problem are described. The paper covers the space, weight and cost savings, and the other advantages resulting from the utilization of dropwise condensation in condenser design. These estimates are based on marine condenser applications. It is concluded that the payoffs to be obtained in disigning for dropwise condensation more than justify continued study in this field. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0709390

Entities

People

  • Clark Graham
  • Walter F. Aerni

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Condensation
  • Energy
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry
  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster