Microchannel Size Effects on Two-Phase Local Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop in Silicon Microchannel Heat Sinks With a Dielectric Fluid

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tannaz Harirchian ◽  
Suresh V. Garimella
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Flow Boiling ◽  
Heat Sinks ◽  
Dielectric Fluid ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Microchannel Heat Sinks ◽  
The Heat Transfer Coefficient

Two-phase heat transfer in microchannels can support very high heat fluxes for use in high-performance electronics-cooling applications. However, the effects of microchannel cross-sectional dimensions on the heat transfer coefficient and pressure drop have not been investigated extensively. In the present work, experiments are conducted to investigate the local flow boiling heat transfer in microchannel heat sinks. The effect of channel size on the heat transfer coefficient and pressure drop is studied for mass fluxes ranging from 250 to 1600 kg/m2s. The test sections consist of parallel microchannels with nominal widths of 100, 250, 400, 700, and 1000 μm, all with a depth of 400 μm, cut into 12.7 mm × 12.7 mm silicon substrates. Twenty-five microheaters embedded in the substrate allow local control of the imposed heat flux, while twenty-five temperature microsensors integrated into the back of the substrates enable local measurements of temperature. The dielectric fluid Fluorinert FC-77 is used as the working fluid. The results of this study serve to quantify the effectiveness of microchannel heat transport while simultaneously assessing the pressure drop trade-offs.

scholarly journals Experimental Investigation of Flow Condensation in Microgravity

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyoungsoon Lee ◽  
Ilchung Park ◽  
Christopher Konishi ◽  
Issam Mudawar ◽  
Rochelle I. May ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Heat Dissipation ◽  
Flow Boiling ◽  
Condensation Heat Transfer ◽  
Interfacial Structure ◽  
Sensible Heat ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
The Heat Transfer Coefficient

Future manned missions to Mars are expected to greatly increase the space vehicle’s size, weight, and heat dissipation requirements. An effective means to reducing both size and weight is to replace single-phase thermal management systems with two-phase counterparts that capitalize upon both latent and sensible heat of the coolant rather than sensible heat alone. This shift is expected to yield orders of magnitude enhancements in flow boiling and condensation heat transfer coefficients. A major challenge to this shift is a lack of reliable tools for accurate prediction of two-phase pressure drop and heat transfer coefficient in reduced gravity. Developing such tools will require a sophisticated experimental facility to enable investigators to perform both flow boiling and condensation experiments in microgravity in pursuit of reliable databases. This study will discuss the development of the Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) for the International Space Station (ISS), which was initiated in 2012 in collaboration between Purdue University and NASA Glenn Research Center. This facility was recently tested in parabolic flight to acquire condensation data for FC-72 in microgravity, aided by high-speed video analysis of interfacial structure of the condensation film. The condensation is achieved by rejecting heat to a counter flow of water, and experiments were performed at different mass velocities of FC-72 and water and different FC-72 inlet qualities. It is shown that the film flow varies from smooth-laminar to wavy-laminar and ultimately turbulent with increasing FC-72 mass velocity. The heat transfer coefficient is highest near the inlet of the condensation tube, where the film is thinnest, and decreases monotonically along the tube, except for high FC-72 mass velocities, where the heat transfer coefficient is enhanced downstream. This enhancement is attributed to both turbulence and increased interfacial waviness. One-ge correlations are shown to predict the average condensation heat transfer coefficient with varying degrees of success, and a recent correlation is identified for its superior predictive capability, evidenced by a mean absolute error of 21.7%.

Finned Metal Foam Heat Sinks for Electronics Cooling in Forced Convection

2002 ◽  
Vol 124 (3) ◽  
pp. 155-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Bhattacharya ◽  
R. L. Mahajan
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Porous Medium ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Forced Convection ◽  
Metal Foam ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Heat Sinks ◽  
The Heat Transfer Coefficient

In this paper, we present recent experimental results on forced convective heat transfer in novel finned metal foam heat sinks. Experiments were conducted on aluminum foams of 90 percent porosity and pore size corresponding to 5 PPI (200 PPM) and 20 PPI (800 PPM) with one, two, four and six fins, where PPI (PPM) stands for pores per inch (pores per meter) and is a measure of the pore density of the porous medium. All of these heat sinks were fabricated in-house. The forced convection results show that heat transfer is significantly enhanced when fins are incorporated in metal foam. The heat transfer coefficient increases with increase in the number of fins until adding more fins retards heat transfer due to interference of thermal boundary layers. For the 20 PPI samples, this maximum was reached for four fins. For the 5 PPI heat sinks, the trends were found to be similar to those for the 20 PPI heat sinks. However, due to larger pore sizes, the pressure drop encountered is much lower at a particular air velocity. As a result, for a given pressure drop, the heat transfer coefficient is higher compared to the 20 PPI heat sink. For example, at a Δp of 105 Pa, the heat transfer coefficients were found to be 1169W/m2-K and 995W/m2-K for the 5 PPI and 20 PPI 4-finned heat sinks, respectively. The finned metal foam heat sinks outperform the longitudinal finned and normal metal foam heat sinks by a factor between 1.5 and 2, respectively. Finally, an analytical expression is formulated based on flow through an open channel and incorporating the effects of thermal dispersion and interfacial heat transfer between the solid and fluid phases of the porous medium. The agreement of the proposed relation with the experimental results is promising.

scholarly journals Heat Transfer Enhancement of Plate-Fin Heat Sinks with Different Types of Winglet Vortex Generators

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 5219
Author(s):  
Jin-Cherng Shyu ◽  
Jhao-Siang Jheng
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Heat Sink ◽  
Heat Sinks ◽  
Vortex Generators ◽  
Airflow Velocity ◽  
Delta Winglet ◽  
The Heat Transfer Coefficient

Because the delta winglet in common-flow-down configuration has been recognized as an excellent type of vortex generators (VGs), this study aims to experimentally and numerically investigate the thermo-hydraulic performance of four different forms of winglet VGs featuring sweptback delta winglets in the channel flow in the range 200 < Re < 1000. Both Nusselt number and friction factor of plate-fin heat sinks having different forms of winglets, including delta winglet pair (DWP), rectangular winglet pair (RWP), swept delta winglet pair (SDWP), and swept trapezoid winglet pair (STWP), were measured in a standard wind tunnel without bypass in this study. Four rows of winglets with in-line arrangement were punched on each 10-mm-long, 0.2-mm-thick copper plate, and a total of 16 pieces of copper plates with spacing of 2 mm were fastened together to achieve the heat sink. The projected area, longitudinal and winglet tip spacing, height and angle of attack of those winglets were fixed. Besides that, three-dimensional numerical simulation was also performed in order to investigate the temperature and fluid flow over the plate-fin. The results showed that the longitudinal, common-flow-down vortices generated by the VGs augmented the heat transfer and pressure drop of the heat sink. At airflow velocity of 5 m/s, the heat transfer coefficient and pressure drop of plain plate-fin heat sink were 50.8 W/m2·K and 18 Pa, respectively, while the heat transfer coefficient and the pressure drop of heat sink having SDWP were 70.4 W/m2·K and 36 Pa, respectively. It was found that SDWP produced the highest thermal enhancement factor (TEF) of 1.28 at Re = 1000, followed by both RWP and STWP of similar TEF in the range 200 < Re < 1000. The TEF of DWP was the lowest and it was rapidly increased with the increase of airflow velocity.

scholarly journals Comparison between R134a and R1234ze(E) during Flow Boiling in Microfin Tubes

Fluids ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 417
Author(s):  
Andrea Lucchini ◽  
Igor M. Carraretto ◽  
Thanh N. Phan ◽  
Paola G. Pittoni ◽  
Luigi P. M. Colombo
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Flow Boiling ◽  
Fluid Dynamic ◽  
Saturation Temperature ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Two Fluids ◽  
The Heat Transfer Coefficient

Environmental concerns are forcing the replacement of commonly used refrigerants, and finding new fluids is a top priority. Soon the R134a will be banned, and the hydro-fluoro-olefin (HFO) R1234ze(E) has been indicated as an alternative due to its smaller global warming potential (GWP) and shorter atmospheric lifetime. Nevertheless, for an optimal replacement, its thermo-fluid-dynamic characteristics have to be assessed. Flow boiling experiments (saturation temperature Tsat = 5 °C, mass flux G = 65 ÷ 222 kg·m−2·s−1, mean quality xm = 0.15 ÷ 0.95, quality changes ∆x = 0.06 ÷ 0.6) inside a microfin tube were performed to compare the pressure drop per unit length and the heat transfer coefficient provided by the two fluids. The results were benchmarked for some correlations. In commonly adopted operating conditions, the two fluids show a very similar behavior, while benchmark showed that some correlations are available to properly predict the pressure drop for both fluids. However, only one is satisfactory for the heat transfer coefficient. In conclusion, R1234ze(E) proved to be a suitable drop-in replacement for the R134a, whereas further efforts are recommended to refine and adapt the available predictive models.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Heat Transfer Coefficient of Two-Phase Flow Boiling with R290 in Horizontal Mini Channel

2021 ◽  
Vol 88 (3) ◽  
pp. 88-95
Author(s):  
Ronald Akbar ◽  
Jong Taek Oh ◽  
Agus Sunjarianto Pamitran
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Experimental Data ◽  
Heat Flux ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Two Phase Flow ◽  
Flow Boiling ◽  
Phase Flow ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
The Heat Transfer Coefficient

Various experiments have been conducted on the heat transfer coefficient of two-phase flow boiling in mini channel tubes. In addition to obtaining data on the heat transfer coefficients through experiments, many researchers have also compared their experimental data using existing correlations. This research aims to determine the characteristics of the heat transfer coefficient of refrigerant R290 from the data used by processing and knowing the best heat transfer coefficient correlation in predicting the experimental data so that the results are expected to be a reference for designing a heat exchanger or for further research. The experimental data predicted is the two-phase flow boiling in a horizontal tube 3 mm diameter, with the mass flux of 50-180 kg/m2s, heat flux of 5-20 kW/m2, saturation temperature of 0-11 °C, and vapor quality of 0-1. The correlation used in this research is based on the asymptotic flow model, where the model is a combination of the nucleate and convective flow boiling mechanisms. The results show an effect of mass flux and heat flux on the experimental heat transfer coefficient and the predicted R290 heat transfer coefficient with asymptotic correlations had a good and similar result to the experimental data.

Experimental Study of Annular and Stratified Flows in Horizontal Micro-Fin Tubes

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Q. Chen ◽  
R. S. Amano
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Water Film ◽  
Airflow Rate ◽  
Air Bubbles ◽  
Sieve Plate ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
The Heat Transfer Coefficient

In this paper, a new kind of evaporative heat transfer experiment for the cooling process of coolers/condensers is conducted. The design of the test coils is immersed in an air-water bubbling layer. The air-water two-phase flow passes through the tubes of the coils. Due to the motion of the air bubbles in the water, a thin water film forms on the surface of the tube. As the air bubbles pass by the tube this water film is evaporated into the air. The tubes of coil reject heat to the water film, and the evaporation of the water film rejects heat to the air bubble stream. This heat transfer mode significantly increases the heat transfer coefficient between tubes and air. The consumption of the power of a water pump can be decreased. Moreover, the airflow rate required is less than that of an air-cooled condenser. The pressure drop of air through air-water bubbling layer and the heat transfer between the tube and water are experimentally investigated in this paper. The results show that the factors affecting the pressure drop and the heat transfer coefficient involve the pore geometry of sieve plate, the height of the air-water bubbling layer, the air flow rate through the sieve plate and the heat flux of tubes. The heat transfer coefficient between tube and water is two times larger than that of falling film of water on the outer surface of tube.

Effect of the Pressure Drop Oscillation on the Local Heat Transfer Coefficient in a Heated Horizontal Pipe

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Il Woong Park ◽  
Maria Fernandino ◽  
Carlos Alberto Dorao
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Local Heat Transfer ◽  
Negative Slope ◽  
Working Fluid ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Horizontal Pipe ◽  
The Heat Transfer Coefficient

Two-phase flow instabilities have been studied during the past decades. Pressure drop oscillation (PDO) shows a relatively larger amplitude oscillation compared with other instabilities. This oscillation typically occurs when the system has compressible volume and operates in a negative slope region of the pressure drop versus flow rate curve. The characteristics of the PDO has been studied experimentally and theoretically. Even though research has been performed for identifying the characteristics of the PDO, how the PDO affects the heat transfer coefficient (HTC) remain unclear. In this study, the heat transfer coefficient is experimentally studied during pressure drop oscillation. The experiment is conducted with a heated horizontal tube with 5 mm inner diameter and 2.0 meters in length, and the R-134a is used a working fluid. For the cases studied, no significant effect of the PDO on the average heat transfer coefficient was observed.

scholarly journals Model of R134a Liquid–Vapor Two-Phase Heat Transfer Coefficient for Pulsating Flow Boiling in an Evaporator Using Response Surface Methodology

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 3540
Author(s):  
Peng Yang ◽  
Ting Zhang ◽  
Yuheng Zhang ◽  
Sophie Wang ◽  
Yingwen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Experimental Data ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Flow Boiling ◽  
Pulsating Flow ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Modification Factor ◽  
The Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Liquid Vapor

The present study proposes a model to predict the heat transfer coefficient in R134a liquid–vapor two-phase pulsating flow boiling in an evaporator using the experimental data and response surface methodology (RSM). The model is based on the current existing empirical correlation for R134a liquid–vapor two-phase continuous flow with an imposed modification factor. The model for the imposed modification factor is the function of the pulsating period and inlet/outlet vapor quality, which is obtained using the limited experimental data. An analysis of variance (ANOVA) is carried out to test the significance of the model and normal probability of residuals is analyzed as well. Results show that the regression model produces a mean error of −4.3% and a standard deviation of 15.4%, compared to experimental results. Of the data 95.1% is contained inside a ±50% error window, which indicates that the proposed model could predict the heat transfer coefficient of R134a liquid–vapor two-phase pulsating flow boiling well.

Two-Phase Crossflow and Boiling Heat Transfer in Horizontal Tube Bundles

1996 ◽  
Vol 118 (1) ◽  
pp. 124-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Dowlati ◽  
M. Kawaji ◽  
A. M. C. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Void Fraction ◽  
Mass Velocity ◽  
Flow Boiling ◽  
Horizontal Tube ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Tube Bundles

An experimental study has been conducted to determine the void fraction, frictional pressure drop, and heat transfer coefficient for vertical two-phase crossflow of refrigerant R-113 in horizontal tube bundles under saturated flow boiling conditions. The tube bundle contained 5 × 20 tubes in a square in-line array with pitch-to-diameter ratio of 1.3. R-113 mass velocity ranged from 50 to 970 kg/m2s and test pressure from 103 to 155 kPa. The void fraction data exhibited strong mass velocity effects and were significantly less than the homogeneous and in-tube flow model predictions. They were found to be well correlated in terms of the dimensionless gas velocity, jg*. The two-phase friction multiplier data could be correlated well in terms of the Lockhart–Martinelli parameter. The validity of these correlations was successfully tested by predicting the total pressure drop from independent R-113 boiling experiments. The two-phase heat transfer coefficient data were found to agree well with existing pool boiling correlations, implying that nucleate boiling was the dominant heat transfer mode in the heat flux range tested.

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