Impact of Micro- and Nano-Structured Surfaces on Condensation Heat Transfer Effectiveness

Authors

D. Jacob Butterfield, Brigham Young University
Dr. Brian Iverson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

heat transfer test, superhydrophobic surfaces, water droplet mobility

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

This paper reports observations from condensation heat transfer tests performed on superhydrophobic (water-repelling) surfaces. Condensation is used in heat transfer applications ranging from industrial power generation to desalination. Superhydrophobic surfaces have been discovered to increase the effectiveness of this heat transfer process by increasing water droplet mobility. This project was concerned with quantifying the ability of superhydrophobic surfaces to increase the rate of heat transfer, thus making the processes condensation is used in potentially much more efficient.

Recommended Citation

Butterfield, D. Jacob and Iverson, Dr. Brian (2019) "Impact of Micro- and Nano-Structured Surfaces on Condensation Heat Transfer Effectiveness," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2019: Iss. 2019, Article 19.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2019/iss2019/19