About this Research Topic
This Research Topic aims to address the heat and mass transfer problem of condensing flows. Our attention will be paid to the steady and transient condensation processes, including experimental research, numerical modeling and the heat and mass transfer identification during the condensation process. To enhance the machines and device’s performance and durability as well as to improve the safety of the industrial processes, the studies must include controlling the condensation and the device structure optimization. In addition, another aim is finding the appropriate methods for reducing the corrosion caused by droplet generation and liquid film formation.
This Research Topic focuses on recent advancements in condensing flows. We welcome submissions of Original Research articles, Review articles, and other papers. Suggested topics are as follows, but are not limited to:
• Non-equilibrium / Equilibrium condensation physics
• Numerical simulation and modeling of condensing flows of steam and moist air
• Non-equilibrium condensation of supercritical CO2
• Supersonic separators for wet gas purification
• Liquid film formation in condensers
• Performance enhance of industrial devices working with phase change
• Corrosion and erosion caused by liquid droplet and film formation
• Condensation in heat exchangers
• Falling film evaporation and condensation
• Two phase surface interactions
• HVAC&R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration)
• Heat transfer enhancement techniques in condensing flows
• Novel measurement techniques in phase change processes
Keywords: Condensing flows, Wetness reduction, Heat and mass transfer, Steam turbine, Compressor, Ejector, HVAC&R, Airfoil, flight, Supersonic separator, Structure optimization, Control strategy, Surface interactions
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