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Which mechanism limits maximum heat transfer rate during pool boiling as surface temperature increases?

A)Radiation losses from heating element
B)Increased convection from fluid mixing
C)Formation of continuous vapor film
D)Scale buildup reducing thermal conductivity

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As surface temperature rises during pool boiling, the heat flux eventually reaches a critical point where nucleate boiling transitions to film boiling; formation of a continuous vapor film occurs because vapor generation overwhelms liquid supply, insulating the surface. Therefore, a continuous vapor film results, rather than radiation increase, higher convection, or scale resistance each having a different influence mechanism.

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