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Vapor condensation on an inclined plate within a porous medium

Journal Article · · J. Appl. Mech. Tech. Phys. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00915318· OSTI ID:6894092

In thermal power generation the process of heating a surface by condensing vapor is widespread. The authors consider the problem of vapor condensation on an inclined plane surface located within a porous medium. The vapor condenses on the outer surface of a moving condensate film. The velocity profiles in the liquid film were calculated using Brinkman's filtration equation, which is a simple superposition of Darcy's law and the equation of viscous flow in a porous medium. The temperature distribution was measured over the height of the granular layer by using a movable bar carrying thermocouples placed at various points in the layer. The results obtained with regard to effective thermal conductivity agree qualitatively with data presented.

OSTI ID:
6894092
Journal Information:
J. Appl. Mech. Tech. Phys. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Mech. Tech. Phys. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 26:5; ISSN JMPYA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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