Study of Supersonic Micro-Channel for Cooling Electronic Devices

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuya Takahashi ◽  
Junnosuke Okajima ◽  
Yuka Iga ◽  
Atsuki Komiya ◽  
Wu-Shung Fu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Nusselt Number ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Laval Nozzle ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Supersonic Nozzle ◽  
Cooling Performance ◽  
Micro Scale ◽  
Mean Temperature

In this study, we focus on a micro-scale cooling device using a supersonic single phase gas flow. The single phase gas cooling system has advantages for cooling electronics device in a micro-scale. Generally, the forced convective heat transfer by single phase gas flow has a lower heat transfer coefficient than other heat transfer mechanisms. However, the heat transfer rate can be largely improved with a low temperature flow that is generated by isentropic expansion in supersonic nozzle. The objective of this study is to conduct a numerical evaluation of the possibility of this cooling system with a supersonic air flow through a heated micro-fin array. In order to calculate the supersonic flow inside the nozzle and evaluate the effect of the nozzle shape on the heat transfer, two types of nozzles are designed. One nozzle is a typical supersonic nozzle called Laval nozzle. The other is named Bump nozzle which has a simple arc shape at the throat. The channel size of both nozzles are about 200 μm in width and 2743.1 μm in length. In order to estimate the cooling performance, the numerical simulations were conducted by using ANSYS FLUENT 12.1 with the density-based Roe-FDS method. The inlet pressure, outlet pressure, and total pressure were set to 290 kPa, 100 kPa, and 367.1 kPa, respectively. The stagnation temperature and wall temperature were assumed 300 K and 350 K, respectively. The values of bulk mean temperature and Nusselt number were estimated. In both nozzles, the calculated bulk mean temperature was about 230 K and the Nusselt number was 7.54, which is the theoretical value of laminar forced convection between the parallel plates. The results showed that the Bump nozzle had almost the same cooling performance as the Laval nozzle in spite of its simple geometry in the each single channel. In addition, the Bump nozzle can have 4 times the number of channels the Laval nozzle configuration can occupy the same area because of its shape. This indicates that cooling performance of a device that includes the Bump nozzle geometry is higher than that of the Laval nozzle.

Comparative Study of Cooling Performance of Automobile Radiator Using Al2O3-Water and Carbon Nanotube-Water Nanofluid

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandesh S. Chougule ◽  
S. K. Sahu
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Nusselt Number ◽  
Base Fluid ◽  
Heat Transfer Performance ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Transfer Performance ◽  
Nanoparticle Concentration ◽  
Cooling Performance ◽  
Forced Convective Heat Transfer ◽  
Better Than

In the present study, the forced convective heat transfer performance of two different nanofluids, namely, Al2O3-water and CNT-water has been studied experimentally in an automobile radiator. Four different concentrations of nanofluid in the range of 0.15–1 vol. % were prepared by the additions nanoparticles into the water as base fluid. The coolant flow rate is varied in the range of 2 l/min–5 l/min. Nanocoolants exhibit enormous change in the heat transfer compared with the pure water. The heat transfer performance of CNT-water nanofluid was found to be better than Al2O3-water nanocoolant. Furthermore, the Nusselt number is found to increase with the increase in the nanoparticle concentration and nanofluid velocity.

Slip Gas Flow and Heat Transfer in Confined Porous Media With Different Shape Cylinders

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ammar Tariq ◽  
Zhenyu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Nusselt Number ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Velocity Slip ◽  
Heat Transfer Analysis ◽  
Variable Boundary ◽  
Flow And Heat Transfer ◽  
Multiple Relaxation Time ◽  
Permeability Increase ◽  
Boltzmann Method

Abstract With the recent advances in micro devices, an accurate gas flow and heat transfer analysis become more relevant considering the slip effect. A micro-scale, multiple-relaxation-time (MRT) lattice Boltzmann method with double distribution function approach is used to simulate flow and heat transfer through circular- and diamond-shaped cylinders at the porescale level. The velocity slip and temperature jump are captured at the boundaries using a non-equilibrium extrapolation scheme with the counter-extrapolation method. A pore-scale domain of micro-cylinders comprised of circle and diamond shape are studied. It is found that the permeability increases linearly with an increase in Knudsen number for both circular- and diamond-shaped cylinders. However, the permeability increase for circular obstacle is larger than that of the diamond one. A larger surface area for diamond cylinder will offer more resistance to flow, hence resulting in lower values. For heat transfer, the Nusselt number shows an increase with increasing Reynolds number, however, it decreases with the increase in porosity. Nusselt number values are found to be higher for a circular obstacle. A variable boundary gradient for circular obstacle could be a possible explanation for this difference.

Influence of a Leaking Gap Downstream of the Injection Holes on Film Cooling Performance

1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Yu ◽  
M. K. Chyu
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Film Cooling ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Convective Transport ◽  
Hole Injection ◽  
Thermochromic Liquid Crystal ◽  
Cooling Performance ◽  
Temperature Problem

This study investigated a practical but never exploited issue concerning the influence of flow leakage through a gap downstream on the film cooling performance with a row of discrete-hole injection. A heat transfer system as such can be categorized as either a three-temperature or a four-temperature problem, depending on the direction of leakage through the gap. To fully characterize a three-temperature based film-cooling system requires knowledge of both local film effectiveness and heat transfer coefficient. A second film effectiveness is necessary for characterizing a four-temperature problem. All these variables can be experimentally determined, based on the transient method of thermochromic liquid crystal imaging. Although the overall convective transport in the region is expected to be dependent on the blowing ratios of the coolants, the mass flow ratio of the two injectants, and the geometry, the current results indicated that the extent of flow injection or extraction through the gap has significant effects on the film effectiveness and less on the heat transfer coefficient which is primarily dominated by the geometric disturbance of gap presence.

Enhancement of Heat Transfer to an Air Jet Impinging on a Flat Plate

Volume 1 ◽  
2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. P. Mishra ◽  
D. Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Nusselt Number ◽  
Flat Plate ◽  
Average Nusselt Number ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Reynolds Numbers ◽  
Heated Plate ◽  
Maximum Heat ◽  
Air Jet ◽  
Maximum Heat Transfer

An experimental investigation of the impinging jet cooling from a heated flat plate has been carried out for several Reynolds numbers (Re) and nozzle to plate distances. The present results indicate that the maximum heat transfer occurs from the heated plate at stagnation point and decreases with radial distances for all cases. The maximum value of the stagnation as well as average Nusselt number is found to occur at separation distance, H/D = 6.0 for Re = 55000. An attempt is also made to study effects of nozzle exit configuration on the heat transfer using a sharp edged orifice for same set of Reynolds numbers and nozzle to plate distance. The stagnation Nusselt numbers of sharp orifice jets are found to be enhanced by around 16–21.4% in comparison to that of square edged orifice. However, the enhancement in the average Nusselt number of sharp orifice is found to be in the range of 7–18.9% as compared to the square edged orifice. The maximum enhancement of 18.9% in average Nu is achieved for Re = 55 000 at H/D = 6. Two separate correlations in terms of Nuo, Re, H/D for both square and sharp edged orifice are obtained which will be useful for designing impinging cooling system.

Effect of Additive Manufacturing Process Parameters on Turbine Cooling

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob C. Snyder ◽  
Karen A. Thole
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Pressure Loss ◽  
Cooling Performance ◽  
Micro Scale ◽  
Turbine Cooling ◽  
External Cooling

Abstract Turbine cooling is a prime application for additive manufacturing because it enables quick development and implementation of innovative designs optimized for efficient heat removal, especially at the micro-scale. At the micro-scale, however, the surface finish plays a significant role in the heat transfer and pressure loss of any cooling design. Previous research on additively manufactured cooling channels has shown the surface roughness increases both heat transfer and pressure loss to similar levels as highly-engineered turbine cooling schemes. What has not been shown, however, is whether opportunities exist to tailor additively manufactured surfaces through control of the process parameters to further enhance the desired heat transfer and pressure loss characteristics. The results presented in this paper uniquely show the potential of manipulating the parameters within the additive manufacturing process to control the surface morphology, directly influencing turbine cooling. To determine the effect of parameters on cooling performance, coupons were additively manufactured for common internal and external cooling methods using different laser powers, scan speeds, and scanning strategies. Internal and external cooling tests were performed at engine relevant conditions to measure appropriate metrics of performance. Results showed the process parameters have a significant impact on the surface morphology leading to differences in cooling performance. Specifically, internal and external cooling geometries react differently to changes in parameters, highlighting the opportunity to consider process parameters when implementing additive manufacturing for turbine cooling applications.

Experimental Study on Single-Phase Gas Flow in Microtubes

2011 ◽  
Vol 133 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
T. T. Zhang ◽  
L. Jia ◽  
C. W. Li ◽  
L. X. Yang ◽  
Y. Jaluria
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Slip Flow ◽  
Experimental System ◽  
Flow Region ◽  
Flow And Heat Transfer ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Physical Insight ◽  
Insight Into

An experimental system for single-phase gas flow in microtubes has been developed. The effects of viscous heating and compressibility on the flow and temperature field were studied for a wide range of governing parameters. Also, an analytical/numerical model of the flow was developed. Numerical results for the flow and heat transfer in the slip flow region were found to agree quite well with the experimental data, lending support to the model. The study provides greater physical insight into and understanding the effects of viscous dissipation and compressibility in microtube flow and the associated heat transfer. In addition, the combined experimental and numerical simulation approaches of the process can be used for control and optimization of systems based on microtube heat transfer.

Local Heat Transfer Coefficients Under an Axisymmetric, Single-Phase Liquid Jet

1991 ◽  
Vol 113 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Stevens ◽  
B. W. Webb
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Nusselt Number ◽  
Local Nusselt Number ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Radial Distance ◽  
Local Heat Transfer ◽  
Local Heat ◽  
Transfer Coefficients ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficients ◽  
Plate Spacing

The purpose of this investigation was to characterize local heat transfer coefficients for round, single-phase free liquid jets impinging normally against a flat uniform heat flux surface. The problem parameters investigated were jet Reynolds number Re, nozzle-to-plate spacing z, and jet diameter d. A region of near-constant Nusselt number was observed for the region bounded by 0≤r/d≤0.75, where r is the radial distance from the impingement point. The local Nusselt number profiles exhibited a sharp drop for r/d > 0.75, followed by an inflection and a slower decrease there-after. Increasing the nozzle-to-plate spacing generally decreased the heat transfer slightly. The local Nusselt number characteristics were found to be dependent on nozzle diameter. This was explained by the influence of the free-stream velocity gradient on local heat transfer, as predicted in the classical analysis of infinite jet stagnation flow and heat transfer. Correlations for local and average Nusselt numbers reveal an approximate Nusselt number dependence on Re1/3.

Bubble Injection to Enhance Heat Transfer in Microchannel Heat Sinks

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Rachel Betz ◽  
Daniel Attinger
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Nusselt Number ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Heat Fluxes ◽  
Heat Sinks ◽  
Segmented Flow ◽  
Liquid Cooling ◽  
Microchannel Heat Sinks ◽  
Convective Resistance ◽  
Parallel Microchannels

Liquid cooling is an efficient way to remove heat fluxes with magnitude of 1 to 10,000 W/cm2. One limitation of current single-phase microchannel heat sinks is the relatively low Nusselt number, because of laminar flow. In this work, we experimentally investigate how to enhance the Nusselt number in the laminar regime with the periodic injection of non-condensable bubbles in a water-filled array of microchannels in a segmented flow pattern. We designed a polycarbonate heat sink consisting of an array of parallel microchannels with a low ratio of heat to convective resistance, to facilitate the measurement of the Nusselt Number. Our heat transfer and pressure drop measurements are in good agreement with existing correlations, and show that the Nusselt number of a segmented flow is increased by more than a hundred percent over single-phase flow provided the mass velocity is within a given range.

Heat Transfer Enhancement Using Ultrasonic Waves in Presence of Liquid: A Basic Research for Cooling Electronic

2013 ◽  
Vol 464 ◽  
pp. 163-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Baffigi ◽  
C. Bartoli
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Free Convection ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Horizontal Cylinder ◽  
Ultrasonic Waves ◽  
Department Of Energy ◽  
Subcooled Boiling ◽  
Joule Effect

This work collects the experimental results obtained in the Thermal Fluid Dynamics Lab at the Department of Energy, Systems, Land and Constructions Engineering at the University of Pisa, concerning a basic physics research on the influence of ultrasounds in single phase free convection and in subcooled boiling, at atmospheric pressure. The ultrasounds are applied at the set frequency of 40 kHz, with a transducer output changing from 300 to 500W, on a circular horizontal cylinder heated by Joule effect, immersed in distilled water. The tests in single phase free convection, without ultrasonic waves, are validated by means of the classical correlations reported in literature, but they do not produce distinctive augmentation of the heat transfer. The enhancement of the heat transfer coefficient is maximum in subcooled boiling conditions (about 57%). In this regime a detailed investigation was performed to optimize the variables involved, such as the ultrasound generator power, the position of the cylinder and, especially, the subcooling degree. This paper, makes clear systematically the effects of ultrasounds on the heat transfer and shows as they could be very useful as cooling system for the last generation electronic components.

Local Single-Phase Heat Transfer Research of Natural Circulation in Narrow Rectangular Channel

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiqiang Zhu ◽  
Xiaxin Cao ◽  
Changqi Yan ◽  
Chunping Tian
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Flux ◽  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Nusselt Number ◽  
Inclination Angle ◽  
Local Nusselt Number ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Natural Circulation ◽  
Rectangular Channel ◽  
Inlet Temperature

In order to explore and analyze the heat transfer characteristics in narrow rectangular channel, experiments on local single-phase heat transfer of natural circulation in a one-side heating narrow rectangular channel have been conducted under vertical and inclined condition. The thermotechnical parameters such as inlet temperature, heat flux and inclination angle varies during the experiments. The width of the flow channel is 40 mm and the narrow gap is 2 mm. It is heated from one side with a homogeneous and constant heat flux and the working medium is deionized water. Based on the experimental results, under vertical condition, the driving force in the loop goes up and the Reynolds number also increases when the inlet temperature is elevated, which causes an increase in local Nusselt number. When the heat flux rises, the local Nusselt number increases and the heat transfer temperature difference increases. The local Nusselts number is influenced by entrance effect and the entrance region length is computed for laminar and turbulent flow. Under inclined condition, with the inclination angle from −30° to 30°, it is found that when the inclination angle is positive, the local Nusselt number in fully developed region is larger than that under vertical condition and increases with the angle value, even though the Reynolds number decreases by the effect of incline. This phenomenon is explained by giving an analysis of the natural convection, which is characterized by the normal Grashof number, in the direction perpendicular to the heating plat. Moreover, the variation of heat transfer is also interpreted on the basis of field coordination principle. However, when the inclination angle is negative, the heat transfer shows no obvious difference between vertical condition and inclined condition.

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