Theory of Laminar Film Condensation

The correct design and manufacture of efficient condensing systems is currently hampered by an insufficient understanding of condensation phenomena, in both its fundamental and applications-related aspects. In the light of this problem, this book aims to present the theoretical aspects of laminar film condensation. Numerical mathematical analysis of the si milarity solution of the vapour-liquid two-phase boundary layer equations are given and the results are formulated to emphasize their relevance to theoreticians and practitioners. The book is intended to be of interest to engineers and physicists dealing with heat transfer as well as to applied mathematicians. Each chapter describes recent treatments and recent findings. The physical property data used in this book are listed in the appendix. This monograph on thermodynamics, transport phenomena, thermal properties, heat and mass transfer, mathematical methods in engineering and chemistry is intended for researchers and graduate students in these fields.