Dry patch interaction caused by lateral conduction in transition boiling

The present paper analyzed the temperature fluctuation correlation caused by lateral heat conduction in heater in transition boiling system and derived the critical temperature fluctuation space correlation length, within which dry patches might interact to result in the occurrence of stable film boiling regime. The mechanism for non-hydrodynamic transition was revealed. The present investigation not only provided comprehensive and rational insights on transition boiling mechanisms, but also might find important industrial applications.