Dropwise condensation phenomena
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David G. Wilkins; Leroy A. Bromley
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Article
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1973
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American Institute of Chemical Engineers
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English
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## Abstract Dropwise condensation of water vapor on long vertical tubes was investigated as to in situ cleaning and promoting techniques for a variety of tube materials. Excess promoter on the tube surface significantly reduces heat transfer but appears to be slowly removed by draining. Measured