Figure 4
From: Enhanced condensation heat transfer using porous silica inverse opal coatings on copper tubes
Schematic of the experimental setup constructed for phase change condensation study. The environmental chamber maintains saturation condition by eliminating NCGs from the system. The vapor that enters the chamber condenses on the copper tube that is maintained below the saturation temperature by circulating chilled water from a water bath heat exchanger. To minimize heat loss to the surrounding environment, both the chamber and the vapor generator are insulated using a fiberglass sheet. The chamber has a view port to observe droplet nucleation, growth, and departure.
