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Abstract
In heating processes using superheated steam, a practical heat transfer model for predicting the change in the material temperature taking condensation/evaporation into consideration is required. This study observed the behavior of condensed water and verified a simple but practical heat transfer model to predict the heating time of materials. The one-dimensional model, which comprehensively includes the conductive, convective, radiative, and latent heat fluxes, was utilized. For simplicity, film condensation was assumed. To conduct experiments covering a wide humidity range, the humidity of the airflow was regulated by mixing superheated steam with high-temperature air. The sample material having 50 mm of length, 50 mm of width, and 10 mm of thickness was placed under this airflow, and the change in temperature over time was measured. During the initial stages of heating via superheated steam, condensation, and subsequent evaporation were observed. The time required for the evaporation of condensed water increased with the humidity, owing to the large amount of condensed water. The ending time of evaporation was successfully estimated within about −30% error. Although some modifications will be required in the future, the model is expected to be a powerful tool in various industries where superheated steam is applied.
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Hayato Masuda
Hayato Masuda is a lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Osaka Metropolitan University. He received master’s (2013) and Ph.D. (2016) degrees in Chemical Engineering from Kobe University. His current research is mainly focused on thermo-fluid dynamics, mixing, and food processing.
Koki Minami
Koki Minami was a Master’s course student under the supervision of Prof. Iyota and Dr. Masuda in the Department of Mechanical and Physical Engineering at Osaka City University. He received a bachelor’s degree (2019) and a master’s degree (2021) in Mechanical Engineering from Osaka City University.
Naoto Yuji
Naoto Yuji is a Master’s course student under the supervision of Prof. Iyota and Dr. Masuda in the Department of Mechanical and Physical Engineering at Osaka City University. He received a bachelor’s degree (2021) in Mechanical Engineering from Osaka City University. His current research is the modeling of heat transfer via superheated steam.
Hiroyuki Iyota
Hiroyuki Iyota is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Osaka Metropolitan University. He received master’s (1994) and Ph.D. (2001) degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Osaka City University. His current research is the advancement of superheated steam heating, drying, and humidity measurement.