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Thermodynamics
Yi Peng, Zhibin Li, Shaobo Li, Bin Cao, Xuan Wu, Xianfeng Zhao
Summary: The paper presents a zigzag-serpentine microchannel heat sink (ZSMHS) designed to study heat transfer and hydraulic performance through experiments. Different angles of the zigzag microchannel were investigated, with 30 degrees providing the lowest pressure drop, friction coefficient, and thermal resistance. The serpentine microchannel improved the hydraulic performance of the ZSMHS.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Thermodynamics
D. D. Ma, Y. X. Tang, G. D. Xia
Summary: The sinusoidal wavy microchannels with secondary channels (SWSC) show better heat removal performance in flow boiling studies compared to conventional microchannels, thanks to increased bubble nucleation induced by enlarged surface area and continuous development of thin liquid film due to the introduction of secondary channels. However, the SWSC microchannels suffer from a higher pressure drop penalty.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Thermodynamics
Yousef Alihosseini, Mohammad Zabetian Targhi, Mohammad Mahdi Heyhat
Summary: A combination of wavy and oblique grooved microchannel patterns was investigated to improve the performance of microchannel heat sinks. Type-2 showed the best heat transfer performance and pressure drop behavior, with an eta value close to 2.5.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Nuclear Science & Technology
Xiang Zhou, Chen Zeng, Yinxi Song, Ming Jiao, Feixi Zhang, Maolong Liu
Summary: This study experimentally investigates the heat transfer and resistance characteristics of a microchannel heat exchanger with zigzag flow channels. By analyzing the influence of various experimental parameters, correlations of heat transfer coefficient and flow resistance factor are established. The research results can be used to validate the CFD simulation and design of this type of heat exchanger.
PROGRESS IN NUCLEAR ENERGY
(2022)
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Thermodynamics
Zengkun Zhan, Lixia Chen, Hongna Zhang, Chuandong Lin, Sining Li, Xiaobin Li, Fengchen Li
Summary: This research proposes a new technique for heat transfer enhancement using viscoelastic fluid pulsating laminar flow (VPL flow). Numerical studies and flow performance analysis show that VPL flow significantly improves the overall heat transfer performance, with optimal enhancement achieved at pulsation frequencies close to the characteristic frequency of the viscoelastic fluid flow.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Thermodynamics
Haiping Wen, Zhixuan Liang, Qingyi Luo, Chili Wu, Changhong Wang
Summary: In this study, the numerical simulation software ANSYS Fluent is used to optimize the microchannel heat sink structure with different types of ribs and secondary channels. The results show that the microchannel heat sink with front triangular ribs and secondary channel composite performs the best. It outperforms the conventional microchannel heat sink by up to 34% in terms of overall performance. Sensitivity analysis reveals the significant influence of relative rib width, flow rate, and relative secondary channel width on heat dissipation, pressure drop, and overall performance.
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2023)
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Engineering, Mechanical
Long Zeng, Daxiang Deng, Ningbo Zhong, Guisen Zheng
Summary: A unique microchannel heat sink design with inline and staggered open-ring pin fins was developed for high heat flux devices. The open-ring pin fins induced flow separations and convergences, leading to enhanced heat transfer performance. The staggered configuration showed slightly better heat transfer performance than the inline configuration, making it more favorable for heat dissipation in high heat flux devices.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yifei Cheng, Xiangyu Luo, Pengfei Wang, Zhehao Yang, Jin Huang, Jiaxin Gu, Wensheng Zhao
Summary: The influence of four geometrical parameters on the performance of microchannel heat sinks was analyzed using orthogonal experimental design and fuzzy grey relational analysis. A novel offset rib structure was proposed to enhance the performance, and the optimal offset rib structure was studied at different Reynolds numbers. The results showed significant improvement in performance at high Reynolds numbers with the optimal offset rib structure.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Physics, Applied
Nithin Vinod Upot, Kazi Fazle Rabbi, Alireza Bakhshi, Johannes Kohler Mendizabal, Anthony M. Jacobi, Nenad Miljkovic
Summary: Incorporating micro- and nanostructures on metals can greatly improve thermal performance, as demonstrated in this study with copper and stainless steel. Two highly scalable and cost-effective methods were used to create these structures, resulting in significant improvements in flow boiling heat transfer coefficient. The presence of micro/nanoscale channels helps regulate heat transfer mechanisms and the structures are resilient to damage, making them suitable for broader application.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Abdullah Masoud Ali, Aldo Rona, Matteo Angelino
Summary: This study investigates the thermo-hydraulic performance of water-cooled silicon microchannel heat sinks with tape inserts. The numerical simulations show that the tape inserts improve the thermal performance of the heat sinks. Among the different configurations tested, heat sinks with four L/4 alternating pitch consecutive helical tape segments exhibit the lowest average temperature of the bottom wall, with a temperature drop of 16.13 K compared to the baseline configuration without tape.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND FLUID FLOW
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Manish Kumar Mohit, Rajesh Gupta
Summary: This paper investigates the thermal and flow characteristics in a microchannel with pin fins through numerical simulation. The results show that heat transfer increases significantly with an increase in fin height and Reynolds number. However, the influence of different fin heights on heat transfer differs after a certain Reynolds number.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Thermodynamics
Qifeng Zhu, Yangyang Jin, Junjie Chen, Ruirui Su, Feiyue Zhu, Haixia Li, Jianfeng Wan, Hongwei Zhang, Haolei Sun, Yang Cui, Huixue Xia
Summary: The combination of cavities and ribs significantly affects the performance and efficiency of microchannel heat sink systems. Optimizing the shape and position of ribs is crucial for minimizing pressure drop and maximizing heat removal efficiency. Different shapes and dimensions of ribs have a noticeable impact on the overall system performance.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Thermodynamics
Abdullah Masoud Ali, Aldo Rona, Hakim T. Kadhim, Matteo Angelino, Shian Gao
Summary: The study investigates the hydraulic and heat transport performance of a silicon heat sink under different conditions, showing that the microchannel heat sink with swirl flow using Al2O3 nanofluid as coolant provides the lowest thermal resistance and contact temperature.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Chaomeng Chen, Li Yi, Minqiang Pan
Summary: This study achieved a balance between heat transfer performance and flow performance of microchannel heat sinks through the establishment of an optimization objective function based on a complex network structure. The experimental results validated that the comprehensive performance of the optimized structure was better than the initial design structure, and the optimized structure with fewer fractal levels performed better.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Majid Khan, S. Z. Shuja, B. S. Yilbas, H. Al-Qahtani
Summary: The design configuration of microchannel heat sinks is crucial for enhancing heat transfer efficiency. This study focuses on the innovative design of a 3D microchannel with turbulators and evaluates its thermal performance under various conditions. The findings suggest that the microchannel with turbulators located at 75% of the channel length with a pitch of 0.75 mm exhibits the highest thermal performance.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Thermodynamics
Guodong Xia, Yue Cheng, Lixin Cheng, Yifan Li
HEAT TRANSFER ENGINEERING
(2019)
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Thermodynamics
Lixin Cheng, Guodong Xia, Qinling Li, John R. Thome
HEAT TRANSFER ENGINEERING
(2019)
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Thermodynamics
G. D. Xia, Y. X. Tang, L. X. Zong, D. D. Ma, Y. T. Jia, R. Z. Rong
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2019)
Article
Thermodynamics
Guodong Xia, Yuanzheng Lv, Lixin Cheng, Dandan Ma, Yuting Jia
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2019)
Article
Thermodynamics
Guodong Xia, Yuanzheng Lv, Dandan Ma, Yuting Jia
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yuanzheng Lv, Guodong Xia, Lixin Cheng, Dandan Ma
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2019)
Article
Thermodynamics
L. X. Zong, G. D. Xia, Y. T. Jia, L. Liu, D. D. Ma, J. Wang
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2020)
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Thermodynamics
Y. F. Li, G. D. Xia, D. D. Ma, J. L. Yang, W. Li
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fan Li, Jun Wang, Guodong Xia
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2020)
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Mechanics
Kexue Zhang, Liyuan Xu, Yunyun Li, Fabio Marchesoni, Jun Wang, Guodong Xia
Summary: This study investigates the self-propulsion of a Janus particle suspended in a dilute gas at equilibrium and confirms the analytical results through numerical simulations.
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Mechanics
Wangwang Liu, Jie Cui, Jun Wang, Guodong Xia, Zhigang Li
Summary: In this study, the negative thermophoresis of nanoparticles in liquids, which is usually from low to high temperature, is investigated using molecular dynamics simulations. The strength of solid-liquid intermolecular coupling was found to have a significant effect on the direction and magnitude of the thermophoretic force. Negative thermophoresis is induced by a density gradient that pushes the particles from high to low density. The sign change of the averaged potential mean force for the interfacial layer can be used as a criterion to predict the occurrence of negative thermophoresis. These findings provide insights for the microscopic manipulation of nanoparticles.
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Mechanics
Ran Li, Ziqing Yan, Guodong Xia
Summary: This study reports a novel investigation of the inter-pore interference effect in nano-porous evaporation, elucidating the changes in the net evaporation rate from individual nanopores when the inter-pore distance, neighboring nanopore diameter, or liquid temperature were varied. Molecular simulation results reveal that reducing inter-pore distance can enhance evaporation rate by increasing vapor convection effect and suppressing condensation flux. This interference effect is more pronounced at lower evaporation intensity, with the evaporation flux differing by up to 25% from the one-dimensional case.
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Mechanics
Wangwang Liu, Jun Wang, Guodong Xia, Zhigang Li
Summary: The thermophoresis of nanoparticles suspended in gas in the transition regime was investigated through molecular dynamics simulations. It was found that there was a significant discrepancy between the simulation results and theoretical predictions for the thermophoretic force, which was attributed to the adsorption of gas molecules on nanoparticles and the gas-particle non-rigid body collisions. By using the effective particle radius, the simulation results and Talbot et al.'s equation were found to agree with each other. The investigation presented in this paper provides guidance for the application of nanoparticles in aerosol science.
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Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
Jun Wang, Junjie Su, Guodong Xia
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fan Li, Jun Wang, Guodong Xia, Zhigang Li
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Thermodynamics
Mahsa Taghavi, Swapnil Sharma, Vemuri Balakotaiah
Summary: This study investigates the natural convection effects in the insulation layers of spherical storage tanks and their impact on the tanks' performance. The permeability and Rayleigh number of the insulation material are considered as key factors. The results show that as the Rayleigh number increases, new convective cells emerge and cause the cold boundary to approach the external hot boundary. In the case of large temperature differences, multiple solutions may coexist.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jinyang Xu, Fangjun Hong, Chaoyang Zhang
Summary: This study introduces a self-induced jet impingement device for enhancing pool boiling performance in high power electronic cooling. Through visualization and parametric investigations, the effects of this device on pool boiling performance are studied, revealing the promotion of additional liquid supply and vapor exhausting. The flow rate of the liquid jet is found to positively impact boiling performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Wenchao Ke, Yuan Liu, Fissha Biruke Teshome, Zhi Zeng
Summary: Underwater wet laser welding (UWLW) is a promising and labor-saving repair technique. A thermal multi-phase flow model was developed to study the heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and phase transitions during UWLW. The results show that UWLW creates a water keyhole, making the welding environment similar to in air laser welding.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Xingrong Lian, Lin Tian, Zengyao Li, Xinpeng Zhao
Summary: This study investigates the heat transfer mechanisms in natural fiber-derived porous structures and finds that thermal radiation has a significant impact on the thermal conductivity in low-density regions, while natural convection rarely occurs. Insulation materials derived from micron-sized natural fibers can achieve minimum thermal conductivity at specific densities. Strategies to lower the thermal conductivity include increasing porosity and incorporating nanoscale pores using nanosize fibers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yasir A. Malik, Kilian Koebschall, Stephan Bansmer, Cameron Tropea, Jeanette Hussong, Philippe Villedieu
Summary: Ice crystal icing is a significant hazard in aviation, and accurate modeling of sticking efficiency is essential. In this study, icing wind tunnel experiments were conducted to quantify the volumetric liquid water fraction, sticking efficiency, and maximum thickness of ice layers. Two measurement techniques, calorimetry and capacitive measurements, were used to measure the liquid water content and distribution in the ice layers. The experiments showed that increasing wet bulb temperatures and substrate heat flux significantly increased sticking efficiency and maximum ice layer thickness.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jinqi Hu, Tongtong Geng, Kun Wang, Yuanhong Fan, Chunhua Min, Hsien Chin Su
Summary: This study experimentally examined the heat dissipation of vibrating fans and demonstrated its inherent mechanism through numerical simulation. The results showed that the flow fields induced by the vibrating blades exhibited pulsating features and formed large-scale and small-scale vortical structures, significantly improving heat dissipation. The study also identified the impacts of different blade structures and developed a trapezoidal-folding blade, which effectively reduced the maximum temperature of the heat source and alleviated high-temperature failure crisis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Dan-Dan Su, Xiao-Bin Li, Hong-Na Zhang, Feng-Chen Li
Summary: The boiling heat transfer of low-boiling-point working fluid is a common heat dissipation technology in electronic equipment cooling. This study analyzed the interfacial boiling behavior of R134a under different conditions and found that factors such as the initial thickness of the liquid film, solid-liquid interaction force, and initial temperature significantly affect the boiling mode and thermal resistance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jinyi Wu, Dongke Sun, Wei Chen, Zhenhua Chai
Summary: A unified lattice Boltzmann-phase field scheme is proposed to simulate dendrite growth of binary alloys in the presence of melt convection. The effects of various factors on the growth are investigated numerically, and the model is validated through comparisons and examinations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Shaokun Ge, Ya Ni, Fubao Zhou, Wangzhaonan Shen, Jia Li, Fengqi Guo, Bobo Shi
Summary: This study investigated the temperature distribution of main cables in a suspension bridge during fire scenarios and proposed a prediction model for the maximum temperature of cables in different lane fires. The results showed that vehicle fires in the emergency lane posed a greater thermal threat to the cables.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Shuang-Ying Wu, Shi-Yao Zhou, Lan Xiao, Jia Luo
Summary: This paper investigates the two-phase flow and heat transfer characteristics of low-velocity jet impacting on a cylindrical surface. The study reveals that the heat transfer regimes are non-phase transition and nucleate boiling with the increase of heat transfer rate. The effects of jet impact height and outlet velocity on local surface temperatures are pronounced at the non-phase transition stage. The growth rates of heat transfer rate and liquid loss rate increase significantly from the non-phase transition to nucleate boiling stage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Emad Hasani Malekshah, Wlodzimierz Wlodzimierz, Miros law Majkut
Summary: Cavitation has significant practical importance and can be controlled by air injection. This study investigates the natural to ventilated cavitation process around a hydrofoil through numerical and experimental methods. The results show that the location and rate of air injection have a meaningful impact on the characteristics of cavitation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Feriel Yahiat, Pascale Bouvier, Antoine Beauvillier, Serge Russeil, Christophe Andre, Daniel Bougeard
Summary: This study explores the enhancement of mixing performance in laminar flow equipment by investigating the generation of chaotic advection using wall deformations in annular geometries. The findings demonstrate that the combined geometry can achieve perfect mixing at various Reynolds numbers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Hui He, Ning Lyu, Caihua Liang, Feng Wang, Xiaosong Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the condensation, frosting, and defrosting processes on superhydrophobic surfaces with millimeter-scale structures. The results reveal that the structures can influence the growth and removal of frost crystals, with the bottom grooves creating a frost-free zone and conical edges promoting higher frost crystal heights. Two effective methods for defrosting are observed: hand-lifting the groove and airfoil retraction contraction on protruding structures. This research provides valuable insights into frost formation and defrosting on millimeter-structured superhydrophobic surfaces, with potential applications in anti-frost engineering.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Thiwanka Arepolage, Christophe Verdy, Thibaut Sylvestre, Aymeric Leray, Sebastien Euphrasie
Summary: This study developed two thermal concentrators, one with a 2D design of uniform thickness and another with a 3D design, using the coordinate transformation technique and metamaterials. By structuring the thermal conductor, the desired local density-heat capacity product and anisotropic thermal conductivities were achieved. The homogenized thermal conductivities were obtained from finite element simulations and cylindrical symmetry consideration. A 3D concentrator was fabricated using 3D metal printing and characterized using a thermal camera. Compared to devices that solely consider anisotropic conductivities, the time evolution characteristics of the metadevice designed with coordinate transformation were closer to those of an ideal concentrator.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Liangyuan Cheng, Qingyang Wang, Jinliang Xu
Summary: In this study, we investigated the supercritical heat transfer of CO2 in a horizontal tube with a diameter of 10.0 mm, covering a wide range of pressures, mass fluxes, and heat fluxes. The study revealed a non-monotonic increase in wall temperatures along the flow direction and observed both positive and negative wall temperature differences between the bottom and top tube. The findings were explained by the thermal conduction in the solid wall interacting with the stratified-wavy flow in the tube.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2024)