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Abstract
The goal of this independent study was to design a setup and perform experiments that investigate the thermal behavior of dropwise condensation on different surfaces, including a hydrophilic surface, hydrophobic surface, superhydrophobic surface, and lubricant infused surface. The project itself is in continuation of a previous project in this research group entitled “Infrared Imaging of Condensation and IR Camera Calibration” [1], but explores an alternative experimental approach. During this semester, a setup was built to conduct experiments to get preliminary data. When trying to analyze the data, however, some issues were found and modification of the setup in the future is needed.
Document Type
Final Report
Class Name
Mechanical Engineering and Material Sciences Independent Study
Date of Submission
12-16-2023
Recommended Citation
Zhang, Ruikang, "Dropwise Condensation Thermal Behavior on Various Surfaces" (2023). Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Independent Study. 249.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/mems500/249