Can condensation form with still air?

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Start date May 21, 2011
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Condensation can occur in still air when a cold surface is surrounded by warmer air. The temperature difference between the cold surface and the surrounding air is crucial for condensation to form. In fact, still air may enhance condensation because it allows the air to cool down more effectively against the cold surface. Examples like hair dryers demonstrate that moving air can prevent condensation by increasing evaporation. Therefore, still air can indeed facilitate condensation under the right conditions.

May 21, 2011

TSN79

I'm considering some issues regarding condensation at work. If you have a cold surface surrounded by room temp air, does this air need to be in motion in order for condensation to occur?

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May 21, 2011

Studiot

Condensation is if anything more likely to form in still air.
Think of a hair drier or hand drier.

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