An integral method in laminar film condensation on plane and axisymmetric bodies

Abstract

A simple integral method has been developed for laminar film condensation on plane and axisymmetric bodies. The method retains the acceleration terms in the momentum equation so as to account for the Prandtl number effect. The results appear to be in close accord with those of the complete boundary layer equations. The discussions extend over a wide range of Prandtl numbers and the temperature difference across the film, with an emphasis on the low Prandtl number case.