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The Physics of Dew, Breath Figures and Dropwise Condensation

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Authors:
  1. Daniel Beysens

    1. ESPCI-PMMH and OPUR, Paris, France

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  • Illustrates step-by-step process in dew diffusion, nucleation, and growth
  • Proposes a series of applications in science and engineering
  • Summarizes the latest studies and achievements in the physics of dew

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Physics (LNP, volume 994)

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Humid Air

    • Daniel Beysens
    Pages 1-17

  3. Boundary Layers

    • Daniel Beysens
    Pages 19-24

  4. Nucleation

    • Daniel Beysens
    Pages 25-35

  5. Single Droplet Growth

    • Daniel Beysens
    Pages 37-49

  6. Drop Coalescence

    • Daniel Beysens
    Pages 51-75

  7. Drop Pattern Evolution

    • Daniel Beysens
    Pages 77-116

  8. Humidity Sink and Inhibited Condensation

    • Daniel Beysens
    Pages 117-137

  9. Border Effects

    • Daniel Beysens
    Pages 139-150

  10. Spatio-Temporal Dynamics

    • Daniel Beysens
    Pages 151-167

  11. Micro- and Nano-Patterned Substrates

    • Daniel Beysens
    Pages 169-203

  12. Liquid, Liquid-Infused and Soft Substrates

    • Daniel Beysens
    Pages 205-231

  13. Phase Change Materials

    • Daniel Beysens
    Pages 233-250

  14. Thermal Effects

    • Daniel Beysens
    Pages 251-275

  15. Gravity Effects

    • Daniel Beysens
    Pages 277-314

  16. Optical Effects

    • Daniel Beysens
    Pages 315-333

  17. Correction to: The Physics of Dew, Breath Figures and Dropwise Condensation

    • Daniel Beysens
    Pages C1-C1

  18. Back Matter

    Pages 335-462
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About this book

In this book, the author focuses on the physics behind dew, breaths figures, and dropwise condensation phenomena to introduce scientists, engineers and students to the many original processes involved in condensation. Consisting of 15 Chapters, 18 Appendices and over 500 references, the reader learns the needed theoretical backgrounds and formulae to understand the complexity of dropwise condensation. Heat and mass transfer, nucleation and growth on various substrates are considered (solid, liquid, plastic, undergoing phase change or micro-patterned substrates). The particular role of thermal or geometrical discontinuities where growth can be enhanced or reduced, dynamical aspects of self-diffusion, problems related to drop collection by gravity and the optics of dropwise condensation are all discussed. Although the content mainly deals with condensation from humid air, it can readily be generalized to condensation of any substance. The specificities of pure vapor condensation (e.g. steam) are also examined. Numerous images are provided within the text to illustrate the physics. This book is meant for those studying or researching dew and dropwise condensation, but also for individuals wishing to develop their knowledge on the subject.

 

Authors and Affiliations

  • ESPCI-PMMH and OPUR, Paris, France

    Daniel Beysens

About the author

Daniel Beysens holds Ph.D. in Physics and in Engineering and is a specialist of phase transition with emphasis on dropwise condensation. He is the co-founder and a president of OPUR—the International Organization for Dew Utilization. He teaches at the University Paris Diderot in Paris and is also an honorary director of Research at Ecole Supérieure de Physique et Chimie, Paris. With his team, he carries out experimental and theoretical study on dew condensation and phase transition, having started the field at the Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) when he was the head of an institute. He serves as an associate editor for several scientific journals and has authored many books and scientific publications. He was awarded various prices and honors in Physics and Environmental Sciences.

 


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