FILM and DROPWISE CONDENSATION UNIT

This unit has been specifically designed for student use and to provide visual and quantitative results related to heat transfer during condensation. The unit is self-contained, having its own steam generator and air extraction system, as well as condensers to provide filmwise and dropwise condensation. Steam generation and both types of condensation take place in the same thick walled glass cylinder with metal cover plates. Learn about FILM and DROPWISE CONDENSATION UNIT equipment for optimal educational outcomes.. The lower cover houses an electric heating element, a thermocouple to measure saturation temperature and a combined filling and draining valve (controllable from 0. 4kW to 3kW). Learn about FILM and DROPWISE CONDENSATION UNIT manufacturers for optimal educational outcomes.. The upper cover houses two water cooled copper condensers ??? one gold plated to promote dropwise condensation, the other in its natural state to give filmwise condensation. A water jet vacuum pump is used intermittently to draw air from the chamber. Learn about FILM and DROPWISE CONDENSATION UNIT suppliers for optimal educational outcomes.. The condensate is separated and returned to the chamber, while the saturated air passes to the vacuum pump. A multi-point electronic thermometer indicates all important temperatures, and the rate of heat transfer is calculated from the water flow rate and its temperature rise. Learn about FILM and DROPWISE CONDENSATION UNIT specifications for optimal educational outcomes..

• ABS Panel
• Thick walled glass cylinder steam chamber
• Two water cooled condensers: Ø12.7 x 90mm (L)
• Heating Element: 3kW with thermal protection
• Heater control: Triac, 0.4 to 3.0kW
• Pressure Gauge: Ø100mm, -100 to +100kN/m² gauge
• Flow meters included
• Pressure Relief Valve setting: 20kN/m² gauge
• Pressure Switch setting: 10kN/m² gauge