Gradient heat flux measurement during condensation at the surfaces of pipes

Abstract

Gradient heat flux measurement was used to study steam condensation at the inner and outer surfaces of pipes. Experimental setups were developed, manufactured and tested. The setups were able to incline the pipes for different angles relative to vertical and to rotate them around their main axes. Local heat transfer coefficients (HTC) along the pipe length and perimeter were determined. Formation and motion of condensate film were studied. The results are corresponding to classical ideas and give us some new information.