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Level-set Based Numerical Simulation of Film Condensation

초록/요약

Film condensation in vertical channel is studied numerically using sharp-interface level-set method which has its advantage in tracking the condensate film surface and calculating the phase-change mass flux accurately under the saturation temperature condition at the interface. For validation of the present numerical results, an analytical model of steady laminar film condensation is also developed for different flow configuration. As the vapor velocity increases, the condensation rate is observed to decrease in upward vapor flows whereas it increases in downward vapor flows. The effects of vapor velocity and wall temperature on laminar film condensation in upward and downward vapor flows are investigated. Water recovery behavior is also studied considering effect of non-condensable gas.

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