Basic condensation considerations
Phase change transfer - Condensation on smooth surfaces
Article REF: BE8238 V1
Basic condensation considerations
Phase change transfer - Condensation on smooth surfaces

Author : Prabodh PANDAY

Publication date: January 10, 2006, Review date: September 20, 2023 | Lire en français

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1. Basic condensation considerations

1.1 Condensation coefficient

During condensation, the liquid is separated from the vapor by a liquid-vapor interface. Molecules coming from the vapor phase and impacting the liquid-vapor interface can either be absorbed by the liquid, or reflected at the interface and return to the vapor phase. Some liquid molecules leave the interface and are replaced by molecules from the vapor phase. The molecular effects of evaporation and condensation at interfaces are described by Ytrehus

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