Introduction to the Problem -- Nonequilibrium Effects on the Phase Interface -- Approximate Kinetic Analysis of Strong Evaporation -- Semi-Empirical Model of Strong Evaporation -- Approximate Kinetic Analysis of Strong Condensation -- Linear Kinetic Analysis of Evaporation and Condensation -- Binary Schemes of Vapor Bubble Growth -- Pressure Blocking Effect in a Growing Vapor Bubble -- Evaporating Meniscus on the Interface of Three Phases -- Inetic Molecular Effects with Spheroidal State -- Solution of Special Problems of Film Condensation -- Nucleate Pool Boiling -- Heat Transfer in Superfluid Helium -- Pseudo-Boiling -- Bubble Rising in a Liquid -- Bubbles Dynamics in Liquid -- Heat Transfer to a Disperse Two-Phase Flow -- Thermal-Hydraulic Stability Analysis of Supercritical Fluid -- Heat Transfer in a Pebble Bed.

This present book is concerned with analytical approaches to statement and solution of problems of non-equilibrium evaporation and condensation. From analytical solutions, one is capable to understand and represent in a transparent form the principal laws, especially in the study of a new phenomenon or a process. This is why analytical methods are always employed on the first stage of mathematical modeling. Analytical solutions are also used as test models for validation of results numerical solutions. Non-equilibrium evaporation and condensation processes play an important role in a number of fundamental and applied problems: laser methods for processing of materials, depressurization of the protection cover of nuclear propulsion units, solar radiation on a comet surface, explosive boiling of superheated liquid, thermodynamic principles of superfluid helium. Analytical relations provide an adequate description of the essence of a physical phenomenon. .