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Record 1 2003-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermonuclear fusion
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

The change from nucleate to film boiling.

OBS

The vapor film formed between the heated surface and the cooling liquid decreases the heat transfer from surface to liquid so that a maximum occurs in the curve of heat flux density versus temperature difference.

OBS

departure from nucleate boiling: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fusion thermonucléaire
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Dans le transfert de chaleur entre une paroi chauffante et un fluide, modification du régime de vaporisation entraînant une réduction rapide et importante de l'échange thermique à la paroi par le passage de l'ébullition nucléée à la caléfaction.

OBS

échauffement critique : Terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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