A spray condenser is to be used to condense steam at a pressure of 0.105 bar (Tatusing water at 27° C. The injection velocity of the drops is 6 m/s and their mean diameter is 2mm. How long must the condenser vessel be to achieve 95% utilization of the cooling water?(Use vapor properties at 320 K and liquid properties at 310 K.)320 K)

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Principles of Heat Transfer (Activate Learning with these NEW titles from Engineering!)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305387102

Author:Kreith, Frank; Manglik, Raj M.

Publisher:Kreith, Frank; Manglik, Raj M.

Chapter9: Heat Transfer With Phase Change

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