New understanding of condensation could lead to better power plant condenser, de-icing materials

ScienceDaily
Jan 23, 2020, 11:59 am109 pts
For decades, it's been understood that water repellency is needed for surfaces to shed condensation buildup - like the droplets of water that form in power plant condensers to reduce pressure. New research shows that the necessity of water repellency is unclear and that the slipperiness between the droplets and…

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