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ASME 3rd International Conference on Microchannels and Minichannels

June 13–15, 2005

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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ISBN:

0-7918-4185-5

In This Volume

Keynote (22)
Single-Phase Liquid Flow (17)
Single-Phase Gas Flow: Experimental/Analytical (6)
Single-Phase Gas Flow: Numerical (8)
Single-Phase Gas Flow: Molecular Simulation (5)
Heat Transfer Enhancement (7)
Adiabatic Two-Phase Flow (22)
Condensation (2)
Biological Systems (4)
Biomolecule Separation (1)

ASME 3rd International Conference on Microchannels and Minichannels, Parts A and B

Keynote

Challenges in Modelling Gas-Phase Flow in Microchannels: From Slip to Transition (Keynote)

Robert W. Barber, David R. Emerson

ICNMM 2005; 1-10doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75074

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Modeling , Navier-Stokes equations , Equilibrium (Physics) , Boundary-value problems , Errors , Fluid mechanics , Knudsen number , Microfabrication

Characterization of the Effect of Surface Roughness and Texture on Fluid Flow: Past, Present, and Future (Keynote)

James B. Taylor, Andres L. Carrano, Satish G. Kandlikar

ICNMM 2005; 11-18doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75075

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Surface roughness , Texture (Materials) , Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Microfluidics

Update on Condensation Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Inside Minichannels (Keynote)

Alberto Cavallini, Luca Doretti, Marko Matkovic, Luisa Rossetto

ICNMM 2005; 19-31doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75081

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Topics: Condensation , Heat transfer , Pressure drop , Flow (Dynamics) , Drops , Geometry , Heat transfer coefficients , High pressure (Physics) , Liquid films , Pressure

Processing and Analyzing Biological Samples in Microchannels (Keynote)

Teruo Fujii

ICNMM 2005; 33-36doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75083

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Topics: Microchannels , Microfluidics , Biological cells , Biological tissues , Manufacturing , Separation (Technology)

Fundamental Data on the Gas-Liquid Two-Phase Flow (Keynote)

T. Fukano, A. Kariyasaki, H. Ide

ICNMM 2005; 37-47doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75084

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Topics: Two-phase flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Multiphase flow , Pressure

Two-Phase Microfluidics for Semiconductor Circuits and Fuel Cells (Keynote)

Carlos H. Hidrovo, Theresa A. Kramer, Evelyn N. Wang, Se´bastien Vigneron, Julie E. Steinbrenner, Jae-Mo Koo, Fu-Min Wang, David W. Fogg, Roger D. Flynn, Eon Soo Lee, Ching-Hsiang Cheng, Thomas W. Kenny, John K. Eaton, Kenneth E. Goodson

ICNMM 2005; 49-58doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75085

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Topics: Circuits , Cooling , Fuel cells , Microchannels , Microfluidics , Semiconductors (Materials) , Two-phase flow

High Flux Heat Removal With Microchannels: A Roadmap of Challenges and Opportunities (Keynote)

Satish G. Kandlikar

ICNMM 2005; 59-68doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75086

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Topics: Heat , Microchannels , Cooling , Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Flux (Metallurgy) , Cooling systems , Electronics , Energy dissipation , Heat exchangers

The Effects of Inlet Geometry on Gas-Liquid Two-Phase Flow in Microchannels (Keynote)

Masahiro Kawaji, Koji Mori, Dan Bolintineanu

ICNMM 2005; 69-76doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75087

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Topics: Geometry , Microchannels , Two-phase flow , Porosity , Friction , Slug flows , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Junctions , Pressure drop

Microchannels as Models of Pathophysiological Blood Cell Adhesion (Keynote)

Michael R. King

ICNMM 2005; 77-83doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75088

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Topics: Adhesion , Blood , Microchannels , Leukocytes , Stem cells , Biomedicine , Biotechnology , Bone , Cardiovascular system , Computer simulation

Researches of Heat and Mass Transfer Utilizing MEMS Technology: Review of Recent Researches in Japan (Keynote)

Sohei Matsumoto

ICNMM 2005; 85-92doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75090

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Topics: Heat , Mass transfer , Microelectromechanical systems , Thermofluids , Actuators , Cavities , Engineering disciplines , Microchannels , Sensors , Structural elements (Construction)

Viscous Dissipation as Scaling Effect for Liquid Flows in Microchannels (Keynote)

Gian Luca Morini

ICNMM 2005; 93-102doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75091

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Topics: Energy dissipation , Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Heating , Convection , Design , Forced convection , Friction , Geometry , Heat transfer

Plate Heat Exchangers: Calculation Methods for Single- and Two-Phase Flow (Keynote)

Bjo¨rn Palm, Joachim Claesson

ICNMM 2005; 103-113doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75092

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Topics: Computational methods , Heat exchangers , Two-phase flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Boiling , Building materials , Condensation , Design , Evaporation

Heterogeneous Condensation for Space Applications: Nanoparticle Condensation Nuclei in Microchannel (Keynote)

Sang Young Son, Paul S. Greenberg, John M. Sankovic

ICNMM 2005; 115-118doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75093

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Topics: Condensation , Microchannels , Nanoparticles , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Microfluidics , Microscale devices , Nucleation (Physics) , Sensors , Thermal management

Engineering a Bioartificial Liver Device (Keynote)

Arno W. Tilles, Jaesung Park

ICNMM 2005; 119-126doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75094

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Topics: Liver , Failure , Biomedicine , Bridges (Structures) , Diseases , Flat plates , Microchannels , Optimization

Recent Trends in the Visualization Studies of Interfacial Phenomena in Microchannels (Keynote)

Jung Yul Yoo

ICNMM 2005; 127-134doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75095

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Topics: Interface phenomena , Microchannels , Visualization , Evaporation , Micro fuel cells , Water resource management , Design , Floods , Fluid dynamics , Fluids

Differences Between Liquid and Gas Flows at the Microscale (Keynote)

Mohamed Gad-el-Hak

ICNMM 2005; 135-151doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75117

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Topics: Gas flow , Microscale devices , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Gases , Water , Equilibrium (Physics) , Failure , Fluid mechanics , Fluids

Hydrodynamic Dispersion in Microfluidic Geometries: Causes and Remedies (Plenary)

David T. Leighton, Jr., Debashis Dutta

ICNMM 2005; 153-161doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75203

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Topics: Absorption , Diffusion processes , Electrokinetics , Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry , Hydrodynamics , Manufacturing , Microchannels , Microfluidics , Open channels (Hydraulics)

Thermal Effects on Fluid Flow in Mini/Micro Channel (Keynote)

Zeng-Yuan Guo, Xin-Gang Liang

ICNMM 2005; 163-172doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75240

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Inertia (Mechanics) , Microchannels , Temperature effects

Micro and Nano Assembly Using Dielectrophoretic Forces (Keynote)

Bradley J. Nelson, Lixin Dong, Arunkumar Subramanian, Barmeshwar Vikramaditya, Dominik Bell

ICNMM 2005; 173-182doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75245

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Topics: Dielectrophoresis , Manufacturing , Carbon nanotubes , Blocks (Building materials) , Cathode ray oscilloscopes , Electron beams , Electrostatic interactions , Intermolecular forces , Lithography , Microelectromechanical systems

Stochastic Frequency Signature for Chemical Sensing via Noninvasive Cell-Electronic Interface (Keynote)

Cengiz S. Ozkan

ICNMM 2005; 183-187doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75256

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Topics: Biological agents , Biosensors , Firing , Membranes , Microfluidics , Micromachining , Sensors , Signals , Wavelets

Surface Tension Effects in Small-Scale Thermo-Fluid Systems (Keynote)

Masahiro Shoji, Satoshi Someya, Tzu-Hsiang Yen, Manabu Tange

ICNMM 2005; 189-201doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75258

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Topics: Surface tension , Thermofluids , Fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluidic devices , Heat , Heat transfer , Mass transfer , Two-phase flow

The Generation, Characterization and Application of Microvortices in Microfluidic Systems (Keynote Paper)

J. Patrick Shelby, David S. W. Lim, Jason S. Kuo, Daniel T. Chiu

ICNMM 2005; 203-210doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75259

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Topics: Microfluidics , Particulate matter , Dimensions , Displacement , DNA , Fluid dynamics , Gravitational acceleration , Lift (Fluid dynamics) , Microchannels , Vortices

Single-Phase Liquid Flow

Ionic and Non-Ionic Laminar Liquid Flows in Fused Silica Microtubes

David Brutin, Loune`s Tadrist

ICNMM 2005; 211-215doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75009

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Water , Fluids , Poiseuille flow , Creeping flow , Surface roughness

Local Heat Transfer Measurements in Micro Geometries Using Liquid Crystal Thermography

Roland S. Muwanga, Ibrahim G. Hassan

ICNMM 2005; 217-224doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75019

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Topics: Heat transfer , Liquid crystals , Thermography , Microchannels , Calibration , Coating processes , Coatings , Data acquisition , Electronics , Heat sinks

The Effects of Viscous Heating and the Pressure-Dependent Viscosity on Liquid Flow in Microtubes

Zhan-Hua Silber-Li, Hai-Hang Cui

ICNMM 2005; 225-231doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75024

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heating , Pressure , Viscosity , Density , Energy dissipation , Friction , Heat , High pressure (Physics) , Pressure drop

Development of an Experimental Facility for Investigating Single-Phase Liquid Flow in Microchannels

Mark E. Steinke, Satish G. Kandlikar, J. H. Magerlein, Evan Colgan, Alan D. Raisanen

ICNMM 2005; 233-243doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75070

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Temperature , Copper , Heat transfer , Microchannel flow , Resistors , Silicon , Borosilicate glasses , Fluids

Variable Property Effects in Single-Phase Incompressible Flows Through Micro Tubes

Heinz Herwig, Shripad P. Mahulikar

ICNMM 2005; 245-250doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75082

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Heat transfer , Temperature effects , Thermal conductivity , Viscosity

Microtube Fluid Dynamic Characteristics With MTV Qualified Flow Conditions

Spencer Petersen, Daniel Costaschuk, John Elsnab, Joseph Klewicki, Timothy Ameel

ICNMM 2005; 251-258doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75096

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Reynolds number , Poiseuille flow , Turbulence , Water

Pressure Drop of Fully-Developed, Laminar Flow in Rough Microtubes

M. Bahrami, M. M. Yovanovich, J. R. Culham

ICNMM 2005; 259-268doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75108

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Topics: Laminar flow , Pressure drop , Surface roughness , Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Pressure

Pressure Drop of Fully-Developed, Laminar Flow in Microchannels of Arbitrary Cross-Section

M. Bahrami, M. M. Yovanovich, J. R. Culham

ICNMM 2005; 269-280doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75109

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Topics: Laminar flow , Microchannels , Pressure drop , Shapes , Flow (Dynamics) , Inertia (Mechanics)

Effects of Repeating Microstructures on Pressure Drop in Rectangular Minichannels

Derek J. Schmitt, Satish G. Kandlikar

ICNMM 2005; 281-289doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75111

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Pressure drop , Surface roughness , Testing , Turbulence , Water

Single-Phase Liquid Friction Factors in Microchannels

Mark E. Steinke, Satish G. Kandlikar

ICNMM 2005; 291-302doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75112

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Topics: Friction , Microchannels , Microchannel flow , Pressure drop , Databases , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Poiseuille flow

Review of Experimental Procedure for Determining Liquid Flow in Microchannels

A. D. Ferguson, M. Bahrami, J. R. Culham

ICNMM 2005; 303-311doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75126

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Surface roughness , Dimensions , Electromagnetic scattering , Error analysis , Laminar flow , Microfluidics , Navier-Stokes equations

Flow Characteristics in a Trapezoidal Silicon Microchannel

Peng-Fei Hao, Feng He, Zhao-Hui Yao

ICNMM 2005; 313-318doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75129

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Silicon , Pressure drop , Laminar flow , Turbulence , Water

Slip of Water in Sub-Millimeter Diameter Hydrogel Tubes

Hirohisa Morikawa, Mohammad Hamidul Islam, Toshihiro Hirai

ICNMM 2005; 319-324doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75130

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Topics: Ethanol , Hydrogels , Water

Numerical Method of Unsteady Viscous Microchannel Fluid Flows

Ningli Liu, Rene Chevray, Gerald A. Domoto, Elias Panides

ICNMM 2005; 325-331doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75164

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Microchannels , Numerical analysis , Navier-Stokes equations , Fluids , Compressible flow , Computational fluid dynamics , Dimensions , Inks

An Investigation of Single-Phase Incompressible Flows Through Rectangular Micro-Constriction Elements

Chandan Mishra, Yoav Peles

ICNMM 2005; 333-341doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75183

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Discharge coefficient , Microchannels , Reynolds number , Orifices , Design , Engineering systems and industry applications , Microelectromechanical systems , Nozzles , Pressure

Measurement of Near-Wall Liquid Temperatures in Single-Phase Flows Through Silicon Microchannels

Vishal A. Patil, Vinod Narayanan

ICNMM 2005; 343-349doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75212

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Silicon , Temperature , Fluids , Heat sinks , Fluid dynamics , Heat , Heat flux , Laminar flow

A Numerical Study of Laminar Convective Heat Transfer in Microchannel With Non-Circular Cross-Section

Zhuo Li, Wen-Quan Tao, Ya-Ling He

ICNMM 2005; 351-360doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75221

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Topics: Convection , Microchannels , Reynolds number , Water , Computer simulation , Fluid dynamics , Heat transfer , Temperature gradient , Algorithms , Boundary-value problems

Single-Phase Gas Flow: Experimental/Analytical

Modeling of Heat and Mass Transfer for Microflows in Porous Media

Christophe Preux

ICNMM 2005; 361-368doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75098

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Topics: Heat , Mass transfer , Modeling , Porous materials , Collisions (Physics) , Diffusion (Physics) , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Pressure

A Strict Kinetic Solution of the Finite Length Microchannel Flow Problem

Ching Shen

ICNMM 2005; 369-374doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75131

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Topics: Lattice Boltzmann methods , Microchannel flow , Preservation , Pressure , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas flow , Kinetic theory , Lubrication theory , Microchannels , Microelectromechanical systems

Sonic Point Position and Critical Pressure Ratio in Micro Nozzle

Feng He, Peng-Fei Hao, Ying-Tao Ding, Zhao-Hui Yao

ICNMM 2005; 375-379doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75135

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Topics: Micronozzles , Pressure , Computer simulation , Microchannels , Energy dissipation , Internal flow , Propulsion systems , Viscosity

Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer in Square and Circular Minichannel Air Flow for Wide Range of Pressure Ratio

Kazuo Hara, Masato Furukawa, Naoki Akihiro

ICNMM 2005; 381-388doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75184

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Topics: Air flow , Heat transfer , Pressure , Heat transfer coefficients , Copper , Oxygen , Pipe flow , Turbulence , Cutting , Disks

Estimation of Measured Data of Microchannel Gas Flows

Jing Fan, Ching Xie, Jian-Zheng Jiang

ICNMM 2005; 389-392doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75254

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Topics: Gas flow , Microchannels , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure

Recent Results of Rarefied Gas Dynamics and Their Applications in Microflows

Felix Sharipov

ICNMM 2005; 393-398doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75257

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Topics: Gasdynamics , Engineers , Flow (Dynamics) , Gases , Kinetic theory , Mean free path , Microchannels , Microelectromechanical systems , Modeling

Single-Phase Gas Flow: Numerical

Continuum Modeling of Gas Flows in Micronozzles

H. L. Mo, V. V. Gadepalli, P. V. Skudarnov, C. X. Lin

ICNMM 2005; 399-404doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75043

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Topics: Gas flow , Micronozzles , Modeling , Thrust

Numerical Modeling of Gas Flow in Square Microchannels

H. L. Mo, C. M. Ye, V. V. Gadepalli, C. X. Lin

ICNMM 2005; 405-409doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75047

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Topics: Computer simulation , Friction , Gas flow , Microchannels

Entrance Region Flows In Rectangular Microchannels With Constant Wall Temperature

H. Niazmand, G. Tercan, M. Renksizbulut

ICNMM 2005; 411-418doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75064

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Topics: Entrance region , Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Wall temperature , Heat transfer , Friction , Slip flow , Knudsen number , Rarefied fluid dynamics , Reynolds number

Flow and Heat Transfer in a Square Minichannel With Rounded Corners

Patrick H. Oosthuizen

ICNMM 2005; 419-425doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75067

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Topics: Corners (Structural elements) , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Ducts , Computer software , Finite element analysis , Heat flux , Prandtl number , Pressure , Pressure drop

A Numerical Study of Channel-to-Channel Flow Cross-Over Through the Gas Diffusion Layer in a PEM Fuel Cell Type Flow System Using a Sepentine Flow Channel With a Trapezoidal Cross-Sectional Shape

Lan Sun, Patrick H. Oosthuizen, Kimberley B. McAuley

ICNMM 2005; 427-432doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75077

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Gas diffusion layers , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Shapes , Diffusion (Physics) , Pressure , Computational fluid dynamics , Fluid dynamics , Geometry , Permeability

Heat Transfer Characteristics of Gaseous Flows in Micro-Channels With Constant Heat Flux

Chungpyo Hong, Yutaka Asako

ICNMM 2005; 433-439doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75123

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Topics: Gas flow , Heat flux , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Pressure , Computation , Ducts , Momentum , Numerical analysis , Wall temperature

A Study on the Flow Characteristics of Micro-Elbows

T.-A. Kim, Youn J. Kim

ICNMM 2005; 441-446doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75188

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Pressure drop , Boundary-value problems , Corners (Structural elements) , Dimensions , Knudsen number , Navier-Stokes equations , Numerical analysis , Reynolds number

Numerical Simulation of Gaseous Flow and Heat Transfer in Laminar Slip Flow Regime

Giulio Croce, Vittorio Arato

ICNMM 2005; 447-452doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75193

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Topics: Computer simulation , Gas flow , Heat transfer , Slip flow , Microchannels , Boundary-value problems , Compressibility , Mach number , Temperature , Compressible flow

Single-Phase Gas Flow: Molecular Simulation

A Variance Reduction Approach for Monte Carlo Solutions of the Non-Linear Boltzmann Equation

Lowell L. Baker, Nicolas G. Hadjiconstantinou

ICNMM 2005; 453-460doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75099

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Engineering simulation , Equilibrium (Physics) , Mach number , Particulate matter , Sampling methods , Signal to noise ratio , Simulation

Deviations of the Results for the Properties of a Dense Hard-Sphere Gas Near the Walls of a Micro Channel Using the Hybrid Molecular Dynamics–Monte Carlo Simulation Method

S. V. Nedea, A. J. H. Frijns, A. A. van Steenhoven, A. J. Markvoort, P. A. J. Hilbers

ICNMM 2005; 461-467doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75100

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Topics: Microchannels , Molecular dynamics , Simulation , Density , Simulation results , Mean free path , Molecular dynamics simulation , Phase interfaces , Plates (structures)

Gases Mixing in Microchannels Using DSMC

Moran Wang, Zhixin Li

ICNMM 2005; 469-476doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75133

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Topics: Gases , Microchannels , Gas flow , Simulation , Errors , Flow (Dynamics) , Knudsen number , Mach number , Microscale devices , Simulation results

Similarity of Microscale and Rarefied Gas Flows

Xudong Lan, Zhixin Li, Moran Wang

ICNMM 2005; 477-482doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75146

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Topics: Gas flow , Microscale devices , Rarefied fluid dynamics

Kinetic Modeling of Temperature Driven Flows in Short Microchannels

Alina A. Alexeenko, Sergey F. Gimelshein, E. Phil Muntz, Andrew D. Ketsdever

ICNMM 2005; 483-491doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75247

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Modeling , Temperature , Compressors , Gas flow , Membranes , Monte Carlo methods , Optimization , Simulation

Heat Transfer Enhancement

Comparison of Crossflow Micro Heat Exchangers With Different Microstructure Designs

Juergen J. Brandner, Torsten Henning, Ulrich Schygulla, Achim Wenka, Stefan Zimmermann, Klaus Schubert

ICNMM 2005; 493-501doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75072

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Heat transfer , Thermal energy

Analysis of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Microchannels Using Combined Pressure Gradient and Electroosmotic Pumping

Reza Monazami, Azad Q. Zade, Mehrdad T. Manazari

ICNMM 2005; 503-510doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75160

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Pressure gradient

Thermocapillary Convection and Interface Deformation in a Liquid Film Flowing Inside a Micro-Slot With Structured Walls

Tatiana Gambaryan-Roisman, Peter Stephan

ICNMM 2005; 511-517doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75189

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Topics: Convection , Deformation , Liquid films , Stress , Temperature , Film flow , Film thickness , Heat transfer coefficients , Lubrication theory , Stability

Enhanced Boiling Heat Transfer in Second Generation Microchannels: Part A — Methods and Preliminary Results

Michael K. Jensen, Yoav Peles, Srikar Venngallatore, Ali Kosar, Chih-Jung Kuo

ICNMM 2005; 519-528doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75195

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Topics: Boiling , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Cavities , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Thermofluids

Enhanced Boiling Heat Transfer in Second Generation Microchannels: Part B — Sub-Atmospheric Results

Ali Kosar, Chih-Jung Kuo, Yoav Peles, Michael K. Jensen

ICNMM 2005; 529-536doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75196

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Topics: Boiling , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Flux (Metallurgy) , Pressure , Cavities , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Heat transfer coefficients , Nucleation (Physics)

Lattice Boltzmann Model for Flow and Heat Transfer of Nanofluids in a Microchannel

Xuan Wu, Ranganathan Kumar

ICNMM 2005; 537-543doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75223

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Lattice Boltzmann methods , Microchannels , Nanofluids

Enhanced Microconvection Through Distributed Heat Source Modulation

Aimy Bazylak, Ned Djilali, David Sinton

ICNMM 2005; 545-551doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75232

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Topics: Heat , Heat transfer , Natural convection , Computational fluid dynamics , Convection , Flux (Metallurgy) , Heat flux , Approximation , Boundary-value problems , Buoyancy

Adiabatic Two-Phase Flow

Three-Dimensional Large-Scale Bubbly Flow Analysis in a Vertical Minichannel

Kazuyuki Takase

ICNMM 2005; 553-560doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75030

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Topics: Bubbles , Bubbly flow , Nuclear reactors , Simulation , Two-phase flow , Fuel rods , Flow (Dynamics) , Coolants , Design , Light water reactors

Assessment of Void Fraction Correlations for Adiabatic Two-Phase Flows in Microchannels

Akimaro Kawahara, Michio Sadatomi, Masahiro Kawaji, Kazuya Okayama, P. M.-Y. Chung

ICNMM 2005; 561-568doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75031

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Topics: Microchannels , Porosity , Two-phase flow

Effects of Surface Tension on Flow Characteristics of Two-Phase Annular Flow in Vertical Small Diameter Pipes

M. Sadatomi, H. Tsubone, A. Kawahara, H. Shiota

ICNMM 2005; 569-576doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75035

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pipes , Surface tension

Oil-Water Two-Phase Flow in a Horizontal Microchannel: Pressure Drop and Flow Pattern

Abdelkader Salim, Mostafa Fourar, Jacques Pironon, Judith Sausse

ICNMM 2005; 577-584doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75042

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Pressure drop , Two-phase flow , Water

Separation of Air From Two-Phase Air-Water Mixture Flowing in a Mini Channel

Akira Kariyasaki, Yoshikazu Yamasaki, Tohru Fukano, Akiharu Ousaka, Shigeharu Morooka

ICNMM 2005; 585-589doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75057

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Topics: Separation (Technology) , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Centrifugal force , Water reuse

An Application of a Flow Pattern Coefficient in Two-Phase Flow of Air-Water Mixture in Minichannels

Jerry K. Keska

ICNMM 2005; 591-599doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75060

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Two-phase flow , Water

An Application of Concomitant Measurements for Two-Phase Flow of Air-Water Mixture in Minichannels

Jerry K. Keska

ICNMM 2005; 601-608doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75061

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Topics: Two-phase flow , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Computer-aided engineering , Measurement systems

Quasi-Static Liquid/Air Drainage in Narrow Channels

S. Geoffroy, F. Plouraboue´, O. Amyot, M. Prat

ICNMM 2005; 609-614doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75069

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Topics: Drainage , Experimental analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Micromachining , Pressure drop , Transparency , Video cameras , Wetting

An Experimental Investigation Into the Effect of Surfactants on Air-Water Two-Phase Flow in Minichannels

Nathan J. English, Satish G. Kandlikar

ICNMM 2005; 615-624doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75110

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Topics: Surfactants , Two-phase flow , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Surface tension , Pressure drop , Condensers (steam plant) , Flux (Metallurgy) , Fuel cells , Heat exchangers

Water Transport Visualization and Two-Phase Pressure Drop Measurements in a Simulated PEMFC Cathode Minichannel

John Borrelli, Satish G. Kandlikar, Thomas Trabold, Jon Owejan

ICNMM 2005; 625-633doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75118

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Topics: Pressure drop , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Visualization , Water , Drops , Flow (Dynamics) , Air flow , Diffusion (Physics) , Two-phase flow

Two-Phase Flow Patterns in Converging or Diverging Microchannels With CO₂ Bubbles Produced by Chemical Reactions

B. R. Fu, F. G. Tseng, Chin Pan

ICNMM 2005; 635-642doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75120

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Topics: Bubbles , Carbon dioxide , Chemical reactions , Microchannels , Two-phase flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Slug flows , Bonding , Flow visualization , Micromachining

Marangoni Flow in a Microchannel

Naoki Ichikawa, Peter M.-Y. Chung, Ryutaro Maeda

ICNMM 2005; 643-649doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75138

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Ethanol , Microfluidics , Molding , Particulate matter , Photolithography , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Symmetry (Physics) , Water

Numerical Analysis of Spreading of Liquid Droplet on a Heterogeneous Surface by the Lattice Boltzmann Method

Qingming Chang, J. Iwan D. Alexander

ICNMM 2005; 651-658doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75139

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Topics: Drops , Lattice Boltzmann methods , Numerical analysis , Strips , Fluids , Simulation , Adhesives , Gravity (Force) , Shapes , Surface properties

Frictional Pressure Drops of Single-Phase and Gas-Liquid Two-Phase Flows in Circular and Rectangular Microchannels

Hiroyasu Ohtake, Yasuo Koizumi, Hiroki Takahashi

ICNMM 2005; 659-664doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75147

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Topics: Microchannels , Pressure drop , Two-phase flow , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Friction , Pipes , Reynolds number , Bubbly flow , Dimensions

Experimental Study on Evaporative Heat Transfer of Air-Water Bubbly Flow

Q. Chen, R. S. Amano

ICNMM 2005; 665-669doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75158

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Topics: Bubbly flow , Cooling , Heat transfer , Water

CFD Simulations of Gas and Liquid Slugs for Taylor Flow in a Microchannel

Dongying Qian, Adeniyi Lawal

ICNMM 2005; 671-678doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75159

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Engineering simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Simulation , Slug flows

Effect of Surface Tension on Stratified Flow in Microchannel

Y. F. Yap, J. C. Chai, K. C. Toh, T. N. Wong

ICNMM 2005; 679-684doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75190

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Topics: Microchannels , Stratified flow , Surface tension , Fluids , Finite volume methods , Flow (Dynamics) , Plates (structures)

Hydrogen-Water Flow Regime Transitions Applied to Anode Flow Phenomena in a PEMFC

J. P. Owejan, T. A. Trabold, T. W. Tighe

ICNMM 2005; 685-689doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75198

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Topics: Anodes , Flow (Dynamics) , Hydrogen , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water , Current density , Fuel cells , Slug flows , Two-phase flow

Two-Phase Flow in Square Mini-Channels: Flow Pattern Transition

Anna-Maria Morgante, Jean Fabre

ICNMM 2005; 691-695doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75244

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Two-phase flow , Fuel cells , Fluids , Electrodes , Floods , Flow visualization , Gases , Pressure gradient , Slug flows

Numerical Simulation of Flow Through Microchannels in Bipolar Plate

A. S. Rawool, S. K. Mitra, A. Agrawal, S. Kandlikar

ICNMM 2005; 697-702doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75251

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Topics: Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Pressure drop , Reynolds number , Geometry , Modeling

A Study on the Response of a Liquid Slug Pulled by a Ferrofluid Under the Influence of a Magnetic Field in a Microchannel

Yuichi Shibata, Koh Ikeda, Takeshi Oshikubo, Masahiro Kawaji

ICNMM 2005; 703-708doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75255

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Topics: Ferrofluids , Magnetic fields , Microchannels , Slug flows , Flow (Dynamics) , Surface tension , Fluids , Kinematics , Microelectromechanical systems , Microfluidics

Water Slug Detachment in Two-Phase Hydrophobic Microchannel Flows

Carlos H. Hidrovo, Fu-Min Wang, Julie E. Steinbrenner, Eon Soo Lee, Se´bastien Vigneron, Ching-Hsiang Cheng, John K. Eaton, Kenneth E. Goodson

ICNMM 2005; 709-715doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75261

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Topics: Microchannel flow , Microchannels , Slug flows , Water

Condensation

Measurement and Modeling of Condensation Heat Transfer Coefficients in Circular Microchannels

Todd M. Bandhauer, Akhil Agarwal, Srinivas Garimella

ICNMM 2005; 717-728doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75248

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Topics: Condensation , Heat transfer coefficients , Microchannels , Modeling , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Coolants , Refrigerants , Domes (Structural elements) , Heat

Film Condensation in Horizontal Microchannels: Effect of Channel Shape

Huasheng Wang, John W. Rose

ICNMM 2005; 729-735doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75260

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Topics: Film condensation , Microchannels , Shapes , Vapors , Wall temperature , Condensation , Condensed matter , Cross section (Physics) , Gravity (Force) , Heat transfer

Biological Systems

Impedance Analysis of Blood Coagulation by Prothrombin Time Assay in a Miniature Device

Ronghui Zhou, BinWha Chang, Hsueh-Chia Chang

ICNMM 2005; 737-741doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75155

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Topics: Blood , Electrodes , Carbon , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Biological tissues , Electrical conductance , Microscale devices , Optical measurement , Sensors

A Microfluidic Model for the Migration of Chondrocyte Under Pulsed Electromagnetic Field

Ye Tang, Fuzhi Tian, Edmond Lou, Keith Bagnall, John Cinats, Nadr Jomha, James Raso, Daniel Y. Kwok

ICNMM 2005; 743-749doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75173

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Topics: Chondrocytes , Electromagnetic fields , Microfluidics , Particulate matter , Electric fields , Flow (Dynamics) , Osteoarthritis , Boundary-value problems , Cartilage , Drag (Fluid dynamics)

Using a Laminar Flow System to Explain Shear-Enhanced Bacterial Adhesion

Wendy E. Thomas

ICNMM 2005; 751-759doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75217

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Topics: Adhesion , Bacteria , Flow (Dynamics) , Laminar flow , Shear (Mechanics) , Shear stress

CFD Analysis of a Bioreactor for Cartilage Tissue Engineering

Kathleen A. Lamkin-Kennard, Michael R. King, Hani A. Awad

ICNMM 2005; 761-767doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICMM2005-75220

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Topics: Bioreactors , Cartilage , Computational fluid dynamics , Tissue engineering , Design , Fluids , Biological tissues , Chondrocytes , Computer software , Flow (Dynamics)