Thinning and rupture of a thin liquid film on a heated surface. Progress report, September 15, 1992--September 14, 1993

摘要

The objective of this work continues to be the study of the dynamics, stability and rupture of thin liquid films, especially with heat and/or mass transfer. These films appear in many engineering processes, such as film coating, gas absorption, condensation, and especially cooling of hot surfaces. Surface waves may be detrimental, leading to film breakdown, with consequent equipment overheating, or beneficial, as when mass transfer coefficients are increased.