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Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications
An International Journal of Computation and Methodology
Volume 39, 2001 - Issue 3
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NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF CONDENSATION ON A CAPILLARY GROOVED STRUCTURE

Pages 227-243 | Published online: 29 Oct 2010
 

Abstract

Condensation in a capillary groove is investigated using the volume of fluid (VOF) model. The governing equations are written in a generalized form and are applicable to both liquid and vapor phases. Condensation on the fin top and at the meniscus is modeled by introducing additional source terms in the continuity, VOF, and energy equations. The effects of temperature drop, contact angle, surface tension, and fin thickness on the condensation heat transfer are also investigated.

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