Observations of early-stage frost formation on a cold plate in atmospheric air flow
Abstract
The present study is conducted to investigate the frost formation on a cold plate in atmospheric air flow by means of experimental and theoretical methods. In order to provide observations for the early stage of the frost growth process, a microscopic image system is used to record the pattern and the thickness of the frost layer per five seconds after the onset of frost formation. In this study, a multiple-step ascending frost growth pattern caused by melting of frost crystals at the frost surface has been observed. Effects of velocity, temperature and relative humidity of air (V,Ta, and ϕ) are studied, and the surface temperature of the cold plate Tw is also varied. The considered ranges of these dominant variables are: 2⩽V⩽13 m/s, 20⩽Ta⩽35°C, 40 percent ⩽ϕ⩽80 percent, and −13⩽Tw⩽−2°C. The theoretical model presented by Cheng and Cheng [22] for predicting the frost growth rate during the frost layer growth period is verified. Results show that the predictions of frost growth rate by the model agree with the experiment data, especially for the frost layer growth period.
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In Set #12, the data exhibit a step-wise (and cyclic) increase in frost thickness for times in excess of about 18 min.
“In the case of Set #12, the data exhibit a step-wise (and cyclic) increase in frost thickness for times in excess of about 18 min.”
From Frost growth and densification in laminar flow over flat surfaces (2011) · cites this paper as [8]
Cheng and Wu [8] report that photographic examination revealed denser frost prevailed at increased air temperature.
“Cheng and Wu [8] again report that photographic (visual) examination revealed that denser frost prevailed at increased air temperature.”
From Frost growth and densification in laminar flow over flat surfaces (2011) · cites this paper as [8]
The test data of Cheng and Wu [8] suggest that frost thickness is rather insensitive to changes in air temperature (increase of 5 K).
“The data suggest the frost thickness is rather insensitive to changes in air temperature (increase of 5 K).”
From Frost growth and densification in laminar flow over flat surfaces (2011) · cites this paper as [8]
The model predictions shown in Fig. 5b are in accord with the test observations of Cheng and Wu [8] with regard to the frost thickness and frost density.
“The model predictions shown in Fig. 5b are in accord with the test observations of Cheng and Wu [8] with regard to the frost thickness and frost density”
From Frost growth and densification in laminar flow over flat surfaces (2011) · cites this paper as [8]
The step-wise increase in frost thickness was ascribed to melting visually observed at the frost surface.
“This behavior was ascribed to the occurrence of melting visually observed at the frost surface (Cheng and Wu [8]).”
From Frost growth and densification in laminar flow over flat surfaces (2011) · cites this paper as [8]
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Background
- Authors
- Cheng, C.-H., & Wu, K.-H.
- Affiliations
- Tatung University (TW)
- ORCID
- Cheng, Chin-Hsiang
- Venue
- Journal of Heat Transfer
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2003-01-29
- Volume
- 125
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 95-102
- ISSN
- 0022-1481 (ISSN-L)
- 1528-8943
- OpenAlex
- W2084005517
- Cited by
- 66
- References
- 17
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 7.52
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Aerospace Engineering › Icing and De-icing Technologies
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Mechanical Engineering › Heat Transfer and Optimization
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Mechanical Engineering › Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies
- Keywords
- frost formation, cold plate, frost layer growth, relative humidity, air velocity, surface temperature, frost thickness
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