ABSTRACT
This chapter is concerned with enhancement of vapor space condensation. Geometries include plates and tubes (horizontal and vertical). If the vapor flows in the direction of the draining condensate film, the interfacial shear stress will enhance condensation. Condensation with significant vapor velocity is called convective condensation, which is discussed in Chapter 14. Because the surface orientation will affect condensate drainage characteristics, one must distinguish between horizontal and vertical tube orientations.
