For forced convective condensation in the presence of noncondensable
gases, heat and mass transfer resistances based on
fluid compositions and physical properties strongly influence the
condensation process. Therefore, the heat and mass transfer analogy
model has been applied for forced convection condensation of
mixtures. There are limited literature studies relevant to the process
industry involving condensation of hydrocarbon mixtures in
the presence of a non-condensable gas. Using kerosene as multicomponent
fluid and air as non-condensable gas, the heat and mass
transfer characteristics for tubeside and shellside condensation
were studied under a wide range of operating conditions. This
paper presents the experimental and analytical results for
condensation of kerosene in the presence of a non-condensable
gas.