Flow boiling in micro-scale channels–Synthesized literature review

CB Tibirica, G Ribatski - International Journal of Refrigeration, 2013 - Elsevier
This paper presents a synthesized review on the recent literature concerning micro-scale
flow boiling. The topics covered are macro-to micro-scale transition, flow patterns, pressure …

Experimental investigation of flow boiling heat transfer in novel oblique-finned microchannels

M Law, PS Lee, K Balasubramanian - … Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2014 - Elsevier
Oblique fins are modified from its conventional straight fins counterpart via the introduction of
oblique cuts at specific locations, leaving obliquely-shaped fins with secondary …

Visualized-experimental investigation on a mini-diameter loop thermosyphon with a wide range of filling ratios

Y He, C Hu, H Li, X Hu, D Tang - International Communications in Heat and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The mini-diameter loop thermosyphon, which has an excellent heat transfer performance
with simple, compact structure and pump-free advantages, can effectively solve the problem …

Two-phase flow of refrigerants in 85 μm-wide multi-microchannels: part II–heat transfer with 35 local heaters

E Costa-Patry, J Olivier, B Michel, JR Thome - International Journal of Heat …, 2011 - Elsevier
This article is the second part of a study on flow boiling of R236fa and R245fa. This part
presents the heat transfer coefficients obtained in a 12.7 mm silicon evaporator composed of …

Flow boiling enhancement of FC-72 from microporous surfaces in minichannels

Y Sun, L Zhang, H Xu, X Zhong - Experimental thermal and fluid science, 2011 - Elsevier
The microporous coatings can remarkably enhance the liquid boiling heat transfer.
Therefore, they are promising to be introduced into minichannels in the design of the cooling …

Frictional pressure drop correlation for two-phase flows in mini and micro multi-channels

X Li, T Hibiki - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract 1029 frictional pressure drop data of two-phase flow in mini/micro multi-channels
were collected from 11 literatures. This database included 8 working fluids: R134a, R22 …

Comprehensive review on the flow characteristics of two-phase flows in inclined tubes

H Karademir, G Özçelik, Ö Açıkgöz… - Journal of Thermal …, 2021 - dergipark.org.tr
This paper presents a comprehensive review of research works on condensation and
boiling heat transfer characteristics in horizontal, vertical and inclined tubes both smooth …

Entropy generation for flow boiling on a single semi-circular minichannel

YS See, KC Leong - International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2020 - Elsevier
The paper investigates the effects of parameters such as mass flux, heat flux, channel
diameter and inlet pressure on the entropy generation in flow boiling inside a semi-circular …

Annular liquid film thermohydraulic and intermittent dryout in microchannel flow boiling

MH Matin, A Kriz, S Moghaddam - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
The annular flow regime in microchannels is commonly described as the steady flow of a
vapor core with a surrounding liquid film along the channel length. However, limited studies …

Flow boiling heat transfer coefficients and pressure drop of FC-72 in microchannels

CY Park, Y Jang, B Kim, Y Kim - International journal of multiphase flow, 2012 - Elsevier
The two-phase pressure drop and heat transfer coefficients of FC-72 (C6F14) in two multi-
ported rectangular microchannels with hydraulic diameters of 61 and 278μm were …