Saturated steam is allowed to condense over a vertical flat surface an...
It decreases with increasing thickness of condensate film.
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Saturated steam is allowed to condense over a vertical flat surface an...
Explanation:
When saturated steam is allowed to condense over a vertical flat surface, the condensate film flows down the surface due to gravity. During this process, the local coefficient of heat transfer for condensation changes.
The local coefficient of heat transfer for condensation is defined as the amount of heat transferred per unit area per unit time per unit temperature difference between the condensing surface and the vapor.
The coefficient of heat transfer for condensation varies with several parameters such as the height of the surface, the thickness of the film, and the temperature differential between the surface and vapor.
As the thickness of the film increases, the coefficient of heat transfer for condensation also increases. This is because a thicker film offers more resistance to heat transfer and causes the temperature gradient across the film to increase. As a result, the heat transfer rate increases.
On the other hand, as the distance from the top of the surface increases, the coefficient of heat transfer for condensation decreases. This is because the pressure of the vapor decreases with increasing height, causing a decrease in the driving force for condensation. As a result, the heat transfer rate decreases.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B - The local coefficient of heat transfer for condensation decreases with increasing distance from the top of the surface.
In summary:
- The coefficient of heat transfer for condensation varies with several parameters such as the height of the surface, the thickness of the film, and the temperature differential between the surface and vapor.
- As the thickness of the film increases, the coefficient of heat transfer for condensation also increases.
- As the distance from the top of the surface increases, the coefficient of heat transfer for condensation decreases.