Non-equilibrium Evaporation and Condensation Processes

This present book is concerned with analytical approaches to statement and solution of problems of non-equilibrium evaporation and condensation. From analytical solutions, one is capable to understand and represent in a transparent form the principal laws, especially in the study of a new phenomenon or a process. This is why analytical methods are always employed on the first stage of mathematical modeling. Analytical solutions are also used as test models for validation of results numerical solutions. Non-equilibrium evaporation and condensation processes play an important role in a number of fundamental and applied problems: laser methods for processing of materials, depressurization of the protection cover of nuclear propulsion units, solar radiation on a comet surface, explosive boiling of superheated liquid, thermodynamic principles of superfluid helium. Analytical relations provide an adequate description of the essence of a physical phenomenon.

Discusses a comprehensive treatment of analytical solutions to problems in non-equilibrium evaporation and condensation processes Contains a detailed analysis of hydrodynamical characteristics of thin films Focuses on the exposition of analytical methods for the solution of problems of strong phase change

Résumé
"It presents useful information to a wide range of scientists and engineers working in space and energy industries as well as graduate students of physics, mechanical and chemical engineering. The book is recommended for the libraries of the university and research laboratories." (K. N. Shukla, zbMATH 1468.80001, 2021)

Contenu
Introduction to the Problem.- Nonequilibrium Effects on the Phase Interface.- Approximate Kinetic Analysis of Strong Evaporation.- Semi-Empirical Model of Strong Evaporation.- Approximate Kinetic Analysis of Strong Condensation.- Linear Kinetic Analysis of Evaporation and Condensation.- Binary Schemes of Vapor Bubble Growth.- Pressure Blocking Effect in a Growing Vapor Bubble.- Evaporating Meniscus on the Interface of Three Phases.- Inetic Molecular Effects with Spheroidal State.- Solution of Special Problems of Film Condensation.- Nucleate Pool Boiling.- Heat Transfer in Superfluid Helium.- Pseudo-Boiling.- Bubble Rising in a Liquid.- Bubbles Dynamics in Liquid.- Heat Transfer to a Disperse Two-Phase Flow.- Thermal-Hydraulic Stability Analysis of Supercritical Fluid.- Heat Transfer in a Pebble Bed. <p