Condensation of a Non-Wetting Fluid on a Solid Surface

Author

Partho Neogi, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

Theoretical studies of a drop moving under condensation from the surrounding vapor, have been provided. Two cases are considered. In the first, the rate of condensation is large that the drop “moves” because condensation has changed its dimensions. The model provided here shows that the rate of spreading is a constant, proportional to the heat flux and inversely proportional to the macroscopic contact angle. This compares well with available experimental data. The other model where the rate of condensation is small, is taken from existing results and comes close to explaining one set of experimental data. It is based on the use of viscous forces as the primary rate mechanism. Its shortcomings have been discussed.

Recommended Citation

P. Neogi, "Condensation of a Non-Wetting Fluid on a Solid Surface," Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Elsevier, Dec 2007.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2007.08.066

Department(s)

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Condensation; Spreading Rate; Thin Liquid Films

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0021-9797

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2007 Elsevier, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

15 Dec 2007