On superhydrophobic surfaces' application perspectives

Аuthors

Gavrish A. S.^*, Shevchenko A. N., Misyura T. A.

NTUU ”Igor Sikorskiy KPI”, Kiev Ukraine

*e-mail: andrew_gavrish@ukr.net

Abstract

The analysis of dropwise condensation on various surfaces from the viewpoint of obtaining super hydrophobic properties was performed. Heat exchanging surfaces made of various metals were being considered. To form a hydrophobic covering various surface-active materials were considered. Several specifics of the process mechanism and heat exchange regularities while dropwise condensation were analyzed. The results may be employed for the efficiency increase of heat-exchangers of various purposes.

Keywords:

super hydrophobic surface, condensate formations, dropwise condensation, filmwise condensation

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