TEST RIG                                                     

  Condensation  is  a  phase  change  heat  transfer  process

occurring  in  many  industrial  applications,  such  as  in  steam

power plants, refrigeration plants  etc. Thus this is one of  the

important  heat  transfer  process  present  in  mechanical  and

chemical engineering application. It consists of a vertical frame.

Condensation  tubes  are  fitted inside compact  glass cylinder.

Steam generator is fitted at the backside of the cylinder. Two

valves are fitted to control flow rate of water in individual tubes.

Digital Temperature Indicator monitors temperatures. Pressure

gauge and Rotameter can observe steam pressure and cold,

water flow rates respectively. A Digital temperature Controller is

provided for controlling the temperature of Steam. Water level

indicator is  provided to  safeguard  the heater. Condensate  is

measured by measuring cylinder.

Experiments

·  To study the Film wise & Drop wise condensation of steam

on a vertical surface

·  Visualization of condensation process in drop wise as well

as film wise