The heat transfer co-efficient in film type condensation is _______________ that for dropwise condensation?

Correct answer: B. Lower than

  • A. Greater than
  • B. Lower than
  • C. Is same as
  • D. Half

Explanation

Dropwise condensation exposes much more of the cold surface directly to fresh condensate-free regions, giving a higher heat-transfer coefficient. A continuous condensate film adds thermal resistance, so filmwise condensation has the lower coefficient.

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