What Factors Affect the Condensation Temperature of Water?

[JESSICA]

Questionow do I calculate the optimum temprature for water to condense out of the atmosphere given the ambient temp, humidity, and hieght above sea level. Thankyou.

 

[russ_watters]

It is not an easy calculation - it is best to use a psychrometric chart: http://www.sp.uconn.edu/~mdarre/NE-127/NewFiles/psychrometric_inset.html

At any given temperature and humidity, trace to the left to find dew point. Here's a good graphical demonstration: http://www.arch.hku.hk/~cmhui/teach/65156-7e.htm

 

[JESSICA]

Thankyou For Your Consice Help. Question : Apart From Temprature Does The Type Of Surface Influence The Amount Of Condensation Given The Due Point Caculations ? Thankyou.

 

[russ_watters]

The type of surface does have an effect, but I don't know how you would calculate it.

 

[JESSICA]

New Question, What Is The Simplest And Cheapest Method To Accuratley Measure The Surface Tension Of Water.