On the teaching of condensation heat transfer

A. Özer Arnas, Daisie D. Boettner, Michael J. Benson, Bret P. Van Poppel

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Abstract

The topic of condensation heat transfer is usually included in a chapter on Boiling and Condensation in most Heat Transfer textbooks. The assumptions made are those of laminar liquid film with constant thermo-physical properties, uniform vapor temperature equal to the saturation temperature of the vapor, negligible shear at the liquid-vapor interface, and negligible momentum and energy transfer by advection in the condensate film. The results presented are normally for the film thickness, the local convective heat transfer coefficient, and the Nusselt number. However, no means are presented to the student to determine if all of these simplifying assumptions are actually satisfied for a given problem. This investigation clarifies these points to improve teaching of the material and understanding by the student at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInnovations in Engineering Education 2004
Subtitle of host publicationMechanical Engineering Education, Mechanical Engineering Technology Department Heads
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
Pages3-9
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)0791847233, 9780791847237
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
Event2004 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2004 - Anaheim, CA, United States
Duration: Nov 13 2004Nov 19 2004

Publication series

NameInnovations in Engineering Education 2004: Mechanical Engineering Education, Mechanical Engineering Technology Department Heads

Conference

Conference2004 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2004
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnaheim, CA
Period11/13/0411/19/04

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