Method for determining rewetting velocity under generalized boiling conditions

A method is presented for the solution of the quasi-steady state two-dimensional rewetting conduction problem. Using the method of separation of variables, a solution is presented for the case of an arbitrary heat transfer coefficient profile. Numerical results are also presented for the particular case in which a sputtering region exists immediately behind the wet front. These results show that value of the heat transfer coefficient in the sputtering region determines the rewetting temperature if the sputtering region length exceeds one quarter of the clad thickness. 9 refs