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    This document outlines procedures for conducting experiments on film boiling condensation. The experiments are designed to: 1) demonstrate filmwise and dropwise condensation; 2) determine heat flux and surface heat transfer coefficients under filmwise and dropwise condensation at constant pressure; and 3) examine the effect of air on heat transfer coefficients during condensation. Key steps involve regulating cooling water and heater power while measuring temperatures, pressures, and heat fluxes to characterize condensation behavior and heat transfer.

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    This document outlines procedures for conducting experiments on film boiling condensation. The experiments are designed to: 1) demonstrate filmwise and dropwise condensation; 2) determine heat flux and surface heat transfer coefficients under filmwise and dropwise condensation at constant pressure; and 3) examine the effect of air on heat transfer coefficients during condensation. Key steps involve regulating cooling water and heater power while measuring temperatures, pressures, and heat fluxes to characterize condensation behavior and heat transfer.

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    This document outlines procedures for conducting experiments on film boiling condensation. The experiments are designed to: 1) demonstrate filmwise and dropwise condensation; 2) determine heat flux and surface heat transfer coefficients under filmwise and dropwise condensation at constant pressure; and 3) examine the effect of air on heat transfer coefficients during condensation. Key steps involve regulating cooling water and heater power while measuring temperatures, pressures, and heat fluxes to characterize condensation behavior and heat transfer.

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    This document outlines procedures for conducting experiments on film boiling condensation. The experiments are designed to: 1) demonstrate filmwise and dropwise condensation; 2) determine heat flux and surface heat transfer coefficients under filmwise and dropwise condensation at constant pressure; and 3) examine the effect of air on heat transfer coefficients during condensation. Key steps involve regulating cooling water and heater power while measuring temperatures, pressures, and heat fluxes to characterize condensation behavior and heat transfer.

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    Film Boiling Condensation

    1.0 EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE

    1.1 General Start-up Procedures

    1. Ensure that the main switch is in the off position.


    2. Turn the power regulator knobs fully anti-clockwise to set the power to minimum.
    3. Check to ensure that valves V1 to V6 are closed.
    4. Fill the chamber with distilled water until the water level stays between the heater and
    baffle plates. Always make sure that the heater is fully immersed in the water throughout
    the experiment. Water could be filled into the chamber through the drain valve with the
    vent valve, V4 opened. Then close the vent valve, V4.
    5. Adjust the water flow rate to the condenser by controlling the control valve according to
    the experimental procedure.
    6. Turn on the main switch and the heater switch. Set the heater power by rotating the power
    regulator clockwise to increase the heating power.
    7. Observe the water temperature reading; it should increase when the water starts to heat-
    up.
    8. Heat up the water to boiling point until the pressure reaches 1.02 – 1.10 bar. Immediately
    open valve V1 and follow by valve V5 for 1 minute to vacuum out the air inside the
    condenser. Then close both valves V1 and V5.
    9. Let the system to stabilize. Then take all relevant measurements for experimental
    purposes. Make adjustment if required.

    1.2 General Shut-down Procedures

    1. Turn the voltage control knob to 0 Volt position by turning the knob fully anti-clockwise.
    Keep the cooling water flowing for at least 5 minutes through the condensers to cold them
    down.
    2. Switch off the main switch and power supply. Then, unplug the power supply cable.
    3. Close the water supply and disconnect the cooling water connection tubes if necessary.
    Otherwise, leave the connection tubes for next experiment.
    4. Discharge the water inside the chamber using the discharge valve.
    1.3 Experiment 1: Demonstration of FILMWISE AND DROPWISE CONDENSATION

    Objective:

    To demonstrate the filmwise and dropwise condensation

    Procedures:

    1. Follow the basic procedure as written in section 6.1. Make sure that the equipment is
    connected to the service unit.

    Assignment:

    Describe the characteristics of filmwise and dropwise condensation and how it may affect the
    efficiency of the condensers.

    1.4 Experiment 2: THE FILMWISE HEAT FLUX AND SURFACE HEAT TRANSFER
    COEFFICIENT DETERMINATION AT CONSTANT PRESSURE

    Objective:

    To determine the filmwise heat flux and surface heat transfer coefficient at constant pressure

    Procedures:

    1. Circulate cooling water through the filmwise condenser starting with a minimum value of
    0.1 LPM.
    2. Adjust the heater power to obtain the desired pressure at 1.01 bar.
    3. When the condition is stabilized, record the steam (Tsat) & surface temperature (Tsurf), Tin
    (T1) & Tout (T2), and flowrate.

    Assignment:

    1. Plot Heat Flux vs. Temperature Difference (Tsat - Tsurf).


    2. Plot a Surface Heat Transfer Coefficient vs. Temperature Difference (Tsat -Tsurf).
    Note: Power is calculated using the heat removed from the cooling water (𝑞𝑥 =
    𝑚̇𝐶(𝑇𝑜𝑢𝑡 − 𝑇𝑖𝑛)).

    1.5 Experiment 3: THE DROPWISE HEAT FLUX AND SURFACE HEAT TRANSFER
    COEFFICIENT DETERMINATION AT CONSTANT PRESSURE

    Objective:

    To determine the dropwise heat flux and surface heat transfer coefficient at constant pressure

    Procedures:

    1. Circulate cooling water through the dropwise condenser starting with a minimum value of
    0.4 LPM.
    2. Adjust the heater power to obtain the desired pressure at 1.01 bar.
    3. When the condition is stabilized, record the steam ((Tsat) & surface temperature (Tsurf), Tin
    (T3) & Tout (T4), and flowrate.

    Assignment:

    1. Plot Heat Flux vs. Temperature Difference (Tsat - Tsurf).


    2. Plot Surface Heat Transfer Coefficient vs. Temperature Difference (Tsat -Tsurf).
    3. Plot Heat Flux vs. Temperature Difference (Tsat - Tsurf) for filmwise and dropwise
    condensation in a single graph. Plot also Surface Heat Transfer Coefficient vs.
    Temperature Difference (Tsat -Tsurf) for filmwise and dropwise condensation in a single
    graph. Compare and discuss the heat transfer coefficients between filmwise and dropwise
    condensation.

    1.5 Experiment 4: THE EFFECT OF AIR INSIDE CHAMBER

    Objective:

    To demonstrate the effect of air on heat transfer coefficient of condensation.

    Procedures:

    1. Circulate cooling water through the filmwise condenser at the highest flowrate until the
    pressure is reduced to below 1 bar.
    2. Open the discharge valve and let an amount of air to enter the chamber.
    Note: Increase of 0.01 bar indicates 1% of air is injected.

    4. Regulate the water flow rate to the condenser starting with a minimum value of 0.4 LPM.
    5. Adjust the heater power to obtain the desired pressure at 1.01 bar.
    6. When the condition is stabilized, record the steam (Tsat) & surface temperature (Tsurf), Tin
    (T3) & Tout (T4), and flowrate.
    7. Repeat step 1-6 for dropwise condensation.

    Assignment:

    1. Plot Surface Heat Transfer Coefficient vs. Temperature Difference (Tsat - Tsurf) with the
    presence of air, for filmwise and dropwise condensation respectively.
    2. Plot Surface Heat Transfer Coefficient vs. Temperature Difference (Tsat - Tsurf) with the
    presence of air and without presence of air in a single graph, for filmwise and dropwise
    condensation respectively. Compare and discuss the effect of air on heat transfer
    coefficients.
    3. Describe the phenomena theoretically.

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