NASA NTRS · 19860034929
Condensation heat transfer in a microgravity environment
Abstract
In the present treatment of the condensation heat transfer process in a microgravity environment, two mechanisms for condensate removal are analyzed in light of two problems: (1) film condensation on a flat, porous plate, with condensate being removed by wall suction; and (2) the analytical prediction of the heat transfer coefficient of condensing annular flows, where the condensate film is driven by vapor shear. Both suction and vapor shear can effectively drain the condensate, ensuring continuous operation in microgravity.
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Chow, L. C., Parish, R. C.. 1986-01-01. Condensation heat transfer in a microgravity environment. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19860034929
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