A Novel Coating Technique to Enhance Steam Condensation on Horizontal Tubes

摘要CTS-9624060 Paul J. Marto 本文旨在研究管内强化膜状冷凝。 将使用亲水和疏水涂层的组合来选择性地控制从管中的排出。 管表面将涂上一层非常薄的钛层，然后是一层金层，有机分子的自组装单层将化学吸附在金层上。 使用这种被动技术的成功增强可能对发电，制冷和海水淡化行业产生重要影响。

ABSTRACT CTS-9624060 Paul J. Marto This proposal is to investigate enhanced film condensation on tubes. A combination of hydrophilic and hydrophobic coatings will be used to selectively control drainage from the tube. The tube surface will be coated with a very thin titanium layer, followed by a gold layer to which self-asqembled monolayers of organic molecules will chemisorb. Successful augmentation using this passive technique could have important implications for the power generation, refrigeration, and desalination industries.