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I am trying to figure out a clean mathematical model for the evaporation of water off of clothes placed in a vessel to which a vacuum is applied. Any information about evaporation rates, limits on pressure, or useful equations would be appreciated. So much changes, it seems I cant get a clean fix on the system. Ultimately, the question that I am asking is how long it would take to evaporate all of the water(about 4kg) if you have a vessel of 6 c.ft. with a vacuum pump with pumping speed of 5 cfm. The link to the pump is here: http://www.bestechind.com/car_air_conditioning.htm There is no constriction placed on this process by heat transfer, as I can provide the heat through conduction or though other means. How long would this likely take, assuming things are in the real world, not idealized?
Re: How long would it take to dry clothes using 'Vacuum Drying' ?
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