Clothes Drying (Evaporation) Equation

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The discussion focuses on finding the most efficient equation for drying clothes indoors by considering factors like heat, airflow, humidity, and light. The user is exploring various equations, including one proposed by Irving Langmuir, the Penman/Shuttleworth equation, and a mass transfer coefficient equation. They are currently using the equation gh = Θ A (xs - x) from Engineering Toolbox for evaporation calculations. The user seeks confirmation on whether this is the correct approach for optimizing indoor drying efficiency. Understanding the right equation is crucial for effectively managing evaporation rates in indoor environments.
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I am trying to find the most efficient way to dry clothes indoors with different evaporation factors
1. Heat/Temperature
2. Airflow
3. Humidity
4. Light (Electromagnetic energy)

But I am not sure what equation to use.
(mass loss rate)/(unit area) = (vapor pressure - ambient partial pressure)*sqrt( (molecular weight)/(2*pi*R*T) by Irving Langmuir?
Penman/Shuttleworth equation?
Mass transfer coefficient?
 
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