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Interfacial phenomena in falling film evaporation of natural seawater

  1. Victor C. Van Der Mast,
  2. Leroy A. Bromley*

Article first published online: 17 JUN 2004

DOI: 10.1002/aic.690220317

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AIChE Journal

AIChE Journal

Volume 22, Issue 3, pages 533–538, May 1976

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Van Der Mast, V. C. and Bromley, L. A. (1976), Interfacial phenomena in falling film evaporation of natural seawater. AIChE J., 22: 533–538. doi: 10.1002/aic.690220317

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  1. Department of Chemical Engineering and the Bodega Marine Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720

*Department of Chemical Engineering and the Bodega Marine Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 17 JUN 2004
  2. Article first published online: 17 JUN 2004
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 3 MAR 1976
  4. Manuscript Revised: 1 MAR 1976
  5. Manuscript Received: 11 AUG 1975

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Abstract

The fluid dynamics and heat transfer of boiling seawater in falling film evaporators have been investigated. Large interfacial disturbances have been observed, caused by surfactants in seawater. Although these disturbances enhance heat transfer, they increase entrainment and the tendency for scale formation in fluted tubes.

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