A simple python implementation of thermodynamic models for dropwise condensation. Overall heat flux, single drop heat flux and drop size distribution can be calculated for various fluids. The fluid properties are calculated automatically thanks to CoolProp [1].
At the moment, only one model is implemented. Please refer to the original paper for a detailed description of the model [2].
The easiest way is to use the included jupyter notebook (DWCmod.ipnb) and modify the input values as needed.
You can run the notebook directly in your browser via mybinder.org:
All thermodynamic calculationsc are done in DWC_models.py. DWC_plotting.py contains some basic plotting functions.
The following non-standard python packages are required:
- matplotlib
- numpy
- scipy
- coolprop
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details
[1] Bell, I. H., Wronski, J., Quoilin, S., & Lemort, V. (2014). Pure and Pseudo-pure Fluid Thermophysical Property Evaluation and the Open-Source Thermophysical Property Library CoolProp. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 53(6), 2498–2508. https://doi.org/10.1021/ie4033999
[2] Kim, S., & Kim, K. J. (2011). Dropwise Condensation Modeling Suitable for Superhydrophobic Surfaces. Journal of Heat Transfer, 133(8), 081502–081502. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003742
You can refer to the latest version of DWCmod and to this repository using the following DOI:
