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ASME 2007 5th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels, and Minichannels

June 18–20, 2007

Puebla, Mexico

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ISBN:

0-7918-4272-X

In This Volume

Biomedical (2)
Boiling (9)
Chemical Reactions (3)
Condensation (2)
Device/System Integration (2)
Digital Microfluidics (2)
DNA Applications (2)
Electrokinetic Flows (4)
Electronics Cooling (12)
Micro-Flows in Fuel Cells (3)
Gas Flow (9)
General Papers (6)
Heat Transfer (3)
Interfacial Phenomena at Micro and Nanoscale Forum (1)
Lab-on-Chip (4)
Mass Transfer (1)
Microfluidics (15)
Micro-Heat Exchangers (4)
Micro Jets and Micro Turbines (1)
Micromixers (9)
Microsensors (1)
Miniaturized Refrigeration Systems (2)
MD Simulation of Microscale and Nanoscale Phenomena (4)
Nanofluidics (2)
Novel Applications (2)
Optics (1)
Single-Phase Liquid Flow (5)
Surface Tension Driven Transport Processes (4)
Two-Phase Flow (9)
Keynote Papers (21)

ASME 5th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels, and Minichannels

Biomedical

Microfabricated Cavities for Adhesive Capture of Stem Cells Under Flow

Dooyoung Lee, Kuldeepsinh Rana, Karin Lee, Lisa A. DeLouise, Michael R. King

ICNMM 2007; 1-5doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30177

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Topics: Adhesives , Cavities , Flow (Dynamics) , Stem cells , Computational fluid dynamics , Bioreactors , Blood , Blood flow , Microscale devices , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry

Diffusion Controlled, Water-Powered Microactuator for Biomedical and Microfluidic Applications

Asheesh Divetia, Baruch D. Kuppermann, Guann-Pyng Li, Mark Bachman

ICNMM 2007; 7-10doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30225

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Topics: Biomedicine , Diffusion (Physics) , Microactuators , Microfluidics , Water , Membranes , Drug delivery systems , Microelectromechanical systems , Polymers , Actuators

Boiling

Further Evaluation of a Flow Boiling Correlation for Microchannels and Minichannels

Julian V. S. Peters, Satish G. Kandlikar

ICNMM 2007; 11-17doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30027

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Cavities , Laminar flow , Nucleation (Physics) , Dimensions , Electronics , Heat flux , Heat transfer coefficients

Flow Boiling in a 1.1 mm Tube With R134A: Experimental Results and Comparison With Model

D. Shiferaw, T. G. Karayiannis, D. B. R. Kenning

ICNMM 2007; 19-27doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30038

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat flux , Film thickness , Pressure , Evaporation , Fluids , Heat transfer coefficients , Bubbles , Heat

Flow Boiling in Minichannels Under Normal, Hyper and Microgravity: Frictional Pressure Loss and Flow Patterns

D. Brutin, S. Luciani, O. Rahli, Ch. LeNiliot, L. Tadrist

ICNMM 2007; 29-33doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30050

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Flight , Gravity (Force) , Heat transfer coefficients

Flow Boiling of Water in Minichannels: Effect of Pressure

Kwang-Hyun Bang, Kun-Eui Hong, In-Seon Hwang

ICNMM 2007; 35-40doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30055

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Water , Heat transfer coefficients , Vapors , Condensers (steam plant) , Electric current , Gear pumps , Pressure drop

Detailed Experimental Investigation on the Observed Scattering in Heat Transfer Characteristics for Flow Boiling in a Small Diameter Tube

Haruhiko Ohta, Koichi Inoue, Makiko Ando, Kei Watanabe, Yuta Ito

ICNMM 2007; 41-49doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30077

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Topics: Boiling , Electromagnetic scattering , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Vapors , Pumps , Bubbles , Heat transfer coefficients

Experimental Study on Fundamental-Microscopic Mechanism of Boiling by Using MEMS Technique: Examination From Aspect of Time Series Chaos Analysis

Takato Sato, Yasuo Koizumi, Hiroyasu Ohtake

ICNMM 2007; 51-58doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30122

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Topics: Boiling , Chaos , Microelectromechanical systems , Time series , Cavities , Bubbles , Attractors , Heat transfer , Temperature , Silicon

Flow Boiling in Minichannels Under Normal, Hyper and Microgravity: Local Heat Transfer Analysis Using Inverse Methods

Se´bastian Luciani, David Brutin, Ouamar Rahli, Christophe Le Niliot, Loune`s Tadrist

ICNMM 2007; 59-66doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30153

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Temperature , Cements (Adhesives) , Gravity (Force) , Thermocouples , Boundary-value problems , Cooling , Fluid dynamics

Liquid Crystal Thermography Studies in Pool Boiling in Water at Subatmospheric Pressures

Kiran Talari, Ranganathan Kumar

ICNMM 2007; 67-74doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30193

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Topics: Liquid crystals , Pool boiling , Thermography , Water , Bubbles , Heat flux , Resolution (Optics) , Temperature , Vapors , Boiling

Two Phase Boiling and Flow Instabilities in a Microchannel

Jacqueline Barber, K. Sefiane, D. Brutin, L. Tadrist

ICNMM 2007; 75-81doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30218

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Topics: Boiling , Flow instability , Microchannels , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Heat transfer , Evaporation , Flux (Metallurgy) , Lubrication theory , Mass transfer

Chemical Reactions

Reactive Precipitation in Microchannels: Impact of Convective Mixing on Particle Formation

Johannes Kastner, Sara Fedier, Norbert Kockmann, Peter Woias

ICNMM 2007; 83-91doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30035

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Topics: Microchannels , Particulate matter , Precipitation , Particle size , Design , Engineering simulation , Engineers , Heat , Manufacturing engineering , Mass transfer

Effect of Surface Catalytic Reaction on Homogeneous Premixed Combustion

Kan Xu, M. H. Liu, X. D. Cai, Y. L. Chen

ICNMM 2007; 93-100doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30131

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Topics: Combustion

The Characteristics of CH₄-Vapor Catalytic Reforming Reaction Considering CO₂ and CH₄ Reaction in the Micro-Chamber

Jing-Yu Ran, Li-Xiang Niu, Qiang Tang, Li Zhang

ICNMM 2007; 101-107doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30143

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Methane , Vapors , Flow (Dynamics) , Water , Catalysts , Hydrogen

Condensation

Studies on Condensation of Refrigerants in a High Aspect Ratio Microchannel and in a Novel Micro-Groove Surface Heat Exchanger: Development of Micro-Condensers in Compact Two Phase Cooling Systems

Serguei Dessiatoun, Sourav Chowdhury, Ebrahim Al-Hajri, Edvin Cetegen, Michael Ohadi

ICNMM 2007; 109-116doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30179

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Topics: Condensation , Condensers (steam plant) , Cooling systems , Heat exchangers , Microchannels , Refrigerants , Heat transfer coefficients , Pressure drop , Temperature , Fluids

Heat Transfer Model for Condensation in Non-Circular Microchannels

Akhil Agarwal, Todd M. Bandhauer, Srinivas Garimella

ICNMM 2007; 117-126doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30223

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Topics: Condensation , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Flow (Dynamics) , Shapes , Corners (Structural elements) , Heat transfer coefficients , Pressure drop , Refrigerants , Shear stress

Device/System Integration

Study on Micro Valve Using Micro Fluidic Device and Zero-Net-Flow-Rate Micro Jet

Yasuo Koizumi, Hiroyasu Ohtake

ICNMM 2007; 127-132doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30121

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fluidic devices , Valves , Signals , Design , Gates (Closures) , Fluids , Reynolds number , Water

Improvements of Roughness Control in Micromachining of Silicon Microchannels

D. Resnik, D. Vrtacˇnik, U. Aljancˇicˇ, M. Mozˇek, S. Penicˇ, S. Amon

ICNMM 2007; 133-140doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30217

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Topics: Microchannels , Micromachining , Silicon , Surface roughness , Etching , Crystals , Anisotropy , Corners (Structural elements) , Photolithography , Silicon crystals

Digital Microfluidics

Micro Pattern Filling Simulation to See the Effects of Process Parametric Variables on Imprinting

Jinho Mok, Sukwon Lee, JeHyoung Ryu, Hyuk Kim, Sin Kwon, Seong-Gu Baek, Jung-Woo Park, Jungwoo Seo

ICNMM 2007; 141-145doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30014

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Topics: Simulation , Lithography , Bubbles , Design , Engineers , Errors , Finishing , Photolithography

Selective Wettability Assisted Nanoliter Sample Generation via Electrowetting-Based Transportation

Ting-Hsuan Chen, Chun-Min Su, Hsueh-Ching Chih, Cheng-Tsair Yang

ICNMM 2007; 147-153doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30184

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Topics: Transportation systems , Electrodes , Drops , Dimensions , Water , Cutting , Glass , Plates (structures) , Silicones

DNA Applications

Band Broadening During High-Throughput Mutation Detection in Microchannels

Kevin D. Dorfman, Nabil Laachi

ICNMM 2007; 155-162doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30051

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Topics: Annealing , Cycles , DNA , Electric fields , Electrophoresis , Mechanical admittance , Microchannels , Microfluidics , Oscillations , Relaxation (Physics)

Gate-Controlled Microfluidic Chamber With Magnetic Bead for DNA Sequencing-by-Synthesis Technology

Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Ronald W. Davis

ICNMM 2007; 163-167doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30119

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Topics: DNA , Gates (Closures) , Microfluidics , Design , Magnetic fields , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Polymerization , Separation (Technology) , Valves , Wells

Electrokinetic Flows

Deviation of Electroosmotic Flow From Plug-Like Profile: The Effect of Reservoir Size

Deguang Yan, Chun Yang, Xiaoyang Huang

ICNMM 2007; 169-175doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30023

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Topics: Electroosmosis , Reservoirs , Flow (Dynamics) , Microfluidics , Design , Microchannels , Size effect

Insulator Based Dielectrophoresis: Effects of Bulk Medium Properties

Blanca H. Lapizco-Encinas, Sandra Ozuna-Chaco´n, Marco Rito-Palomares, Claudia Reyes-Betanzo, Esther Collado-Arredondo, Sergio O. Marti´nez-Chapa

ICNMM 2007; 177-183doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30049

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Topics: Dielectrophoresis , Electric fields , Microchannels , Microparticles , Particulate matter , Electrical conductivity , Separation (Technology) , Thermal conductivity , Design , Electrodes

A Mean-Field Lattice Boltzmann Model for Electrokinetic Slip Flow

Xu Fu, Baoming Li, Junfeng Zhang, Fuzhi Tian, Daniel Y. Kwok

ICNMM 2007; 185-187doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30116

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Topics: Electrokinetics , Lattice Boltzmann methods , Slip flow , Fluid dynamics , Boundary-value problems , Computational fluid dynamics , Energetics , Microchannels , Microfluidics , Navier-Stokes equations

Fully-Coupled Modelling of Electrokinetic Flow and Migration of Electrolytes in Microfluidic Devices

Dominik P. J. Barz, Peter Ehrhard

ICNMM 2007; 189-200doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30117

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Topics: Electrokinetics , Electrolytes , Flow (Dynamics) , Microfluidics , Modeling , Chemistry , Engineering simulation , Finite element methods , Fluid dynamics , Simulation

Electronics Cooling

Design Optimization of Micro-Channel for Micro Electronic Cooling

Afzal Husain, Kwang-Yong Kim

ICNMM 2007; 201-207doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30053

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Topics: Computer cooling , Design , Microchannels , Optimization , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Laminar flow , Quadratic programming , Shapes , Thermal resistance

On the Characterisation of Finned and Finless Heat Sinks for Portable Electronics

V. Egan, P. Walsh, E. Walsh, R. Grimes

ICNMM 2007; 209-218doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30089

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Topics: Electronics , Heat sinks , Particulate matter

Micron-Level Actuators for Thermal Management of Microelectronic Devices

Nurhak Erbas, Oktay Baysal

ICNMM 2007; 219-228doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30098

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Topics: Actuators , Microelectronic devices , Thermal management , Cooling , Integrated circuits , Channel flow , Electronic equipment , Energy dissipation , Engineers , Failure

Experimental Study of Flow Boiling in Microchannel

S. G. Singh, S. P. Duttagupta, A. M. Kulkarni, B. P. Puranik, A. Agrawal

ICNMM 2007; 229-235doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30130

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Pressure drop , Two-phase flow , Heat , Heat flux , Heat transfer , Semiconductor wafers , Computer cooling

Scaling of Flow Characteristics and Power Consumption With Profile Height for Miniature Centrifugal Fans

P. A. Walsh, V. Egan, R. Grimes, E. Walsh

ICNMM 2007; 237-243doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30136

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Topics: Energy consumption , Fans , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Scaling laws (Mathematical physics) , Cooling , Blades , Electronics

Thermal Management of Low Profile Applications

Ed Walsh, Pat Walsh, Ronan Grimes, Vanessa Egan

ICNMM 2007; 245-251doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30138

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Topics: Thermal management , Heat sinks , Battery life , Electrical measurement , Electronics , Energy dissipation , Fins , Heat , Optimization , Rotors

Microfabricated EHD Pumps With High Aspect Ratio Electrodes

Pouya Zangeneh Kazemi, Ponnambalam Ravi Selvaganapathy, Chan Y. Ching

ICNMM 2007; 253-259doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30140

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Topics: Electrodes , Pumps , Fluids , Columns (Structural) , Design , Micropumps , Dimensions , Electric fields , Electrohydrodynamics , Ethanol

The Effects of Diameter and Rotational Speed on the Aerodynamic Performance of Low Profile Miniature Radial Flow Fans

R. Grimes, P. Walsh, E. Walsh, V. Egan

ICNMM 2007; 261-267doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30185

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Topics: Fans , Radial flow , Reynolds number , Flow (Dynamics) , Energy consumption , Pressure , Design , Electronic systems , Heat sinks , Rotors

Effect of Non Uniform Flow Distribution on Single Phase Heat Transfer in Parallel Microchannels

Akhilesh V. Bapat, Satish G. Kandlikar

ICNMM 2007; 269-276doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30186

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Friction , Accounting , Dimensions , Laminar flow

Comparative Analysis of Microchannel Cooling Schemes Subject to a Pressure Constraint

Dylan Farnam, Bahgat Sammakia, Harold Ackler, Kanad Ghose

ICNMM 2007; 277-284doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30187

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Topics: Cooling , Microchannels , Pressure , Flow (Dynamics) , Design , Operating temperature , Pressure drop , Stress , Energy dissipation , Energy resources

Manifold Microchannel Cooler for Direct Backside Liquid Cooling of SiC Power Devices

Lauren Everhart, Nicholas Jankowski, Bruce Geil, Andrew Bayba, Dimeji Ibitayo, Patrick McCluskey

ICNMM 2007; 285-292doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30190

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Topics: Cooling , Manifolds , Microchannels , Design , Engineering simulation , Manufacturing , Pressure drop , Simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat

Study of the Hot Spots in Integrated Circuits Cooled by Microfluidic Heatsinks

Alireza Motieifar, Cyrus Shafai, Hassan M. Soliman

ICNMM 2007; 293-298doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30195

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Topics: Integrated circuits , Microfluidics , Heat sinks , Temperature , Copper , Engineering simulation , Fluid dynamics , Nickel , Simulation , Finite element methods

Micro-Flows in Fuel Cells

A Review of Models for Water Droplet Detachment From the Gas Diffusion Layer-Gas Flow Channel Interface in PEMFCs

Charles H. Schillberg, Satish G. Kandlikar

ICNMM 2007; 299-310doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30029

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Drops , Flow (Dynamics) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water , Gas diffusion layers , Gases , Modeling , Pressure drop

Effects of Flow Field and Diffusion Layer Properties on Water Accumulation in a PEM Fuel Cell

J. P. Owejan, T. A. Trabold, D. L. Jacobson, M. Arif, S. G. Kandlikar

ICNMM 2007; 311-320doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30142

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water , Fuel cells , Electrodes , Proton exchange membranes , Coating processes , Coatings , Corners (Structural elements)

Compact Model of Slug Flow in Microchannels

Dong Rip Kim, Jae-Mo Koo, Chen Fang, Julie E. Steinbrenner, Eon Soo Lee, Fu-Min Wang, Carlos H. Hidrovo, John K. Eaton, Kenneth E. Goodson

ICNMM 2007; 321-329doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30146

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Topics: Microchannels , Slug flows , Pressure drop , Drops , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Friction , Gas flow , Momentum

Gas Flow

Thermal Gradient Driven Flow

J. Gilbert Me´olans, Irina A. Graur

ICNMM 2007; 331-336doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30042

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature gradient , Creep , Gas flow , Joining , Microchannels , Plates (structures) , Pressure , Reservoirs

Transport Phenomena Through Gaseous Mixtures in Microchannels

Felix Sharipov

ICNMM 2007; 337-342doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30048

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Topics: Microchannels , Transport phenomena , Flow (Dynamics) , Gases , Heat , Heat transfer , Momentum , Poiseuille flow

Assessing Uncertainties in Friction Factor Measurement as a Tool in Devising Experimental Set-Ups

Marco Lorenzini, Gian Luca Morini, Torsten Henning, Juergen J. Brandner

ICNMM 2007; 343-349doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30056

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Topics: Friction , Uncertainty , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure drop , Pressure , Reynolds number , Boundary-value problems , Dimensions , Experimental design , Fluids

Lattice Boltzmann Method for Steady Gas Flows in Microchannels With Imposed Slip Wall Boundary Condition

Seckin Gokaltun, George S. Dulikravich

ICNMM 2007; 351-356doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30060

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Gas flow , Lattice Boltzmann methods , Microchannels , Flow (Dynamics) , Simulation , Microscale devices , Collisions (Physics) , Density , Equilibrium (Physics)

Near-Wall Scaling of the Navier-Stokes Constitutive Relations for Accurate Micro Gas Flow Simulations

D. A. Lockerby, J. M. Reese

ICNMM 2007; 357-363doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30061

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Topics: Constitutive equations , Engineering simulation , Gas flow , Simulation , Knudsen number , Boundary-value problems , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Poiseuille flow

Friction Factor Correlations of Slip Flow in Micro-Tubes

Chungpyo Hong, Yutaka Asako, Mohammad Faghri

ICNMM 2007; 365-372doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30064

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Topics: Friction , Slip flow , Mach number , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Atmospheric pressure , Boundary-value problems , Critical heat flux , Heart failure , Heat flux

Numerical Models of Gas Flow and Heat Transfer in Microscale Channels: Capturing Rarefaction Behaviour Using a Constitutive Scaling Approach

Lynne O’Hare, Jason M. Reese

ICNMM 2007; 373-382doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30097

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Topics: Computer simulation , Gas flow , Heat transfer , Microscale devices , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Microelectromechanical systems , Constitutive equations , Design , Mean free path

Compressibility and Rarefaction Effect on Heat Transfer in Rough Microchannels

Giulio Croce, Paola D’Agaro

ICNMM 2007; 383-391doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30118

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Topics: Compressibility , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Surface roughness , Flow (Dynamics) , Computation , Geometry , Mach number , Pressure drop , Reynolds number

Numerical and Experimental Study of Gas Flows in 2D and 3D Microchannels

Xiaohui Guo, Chihyung Huang, Alina A. Alexeenko, John P. Sullivan

ICNMM 2007; 393-400doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30178

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Topics: Gas flow , Microchannels , Pressure , Air flow , Computer simulation , Boundary-value problems , Compressibility , Computation , Flow (Dynamics) , Friction

General Papers

Effects of Freezing and Thawing on the Structures of Porous Gas Diffusion Media

Joaquin A. Pelaez, Satish G. Kandlikar

ICNMM 2007; 401-408doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30044

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Freezing , Thawing , Fuel cells , Vehicles , Gas diffusion layers , Water , Binders (Materials) , Climate , Cold climates

Secondary Flow Effects in a Trapizoidal Minichannel Flow System Involving Two Straight Sections Separated by a 180° Bend

Patrick H. Oosthuizen

ICNMM 2007; 409-417doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30072

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

Effect of Channel Length on the Flow Cross-Over Through Gas Diffusion Layer and Pressure Distribution in a PEM Fuel Cell Flow Plate With Serpentine Channels

L. Sun, P. H. Oosthuizen, K. B. McAuley

ICNMM 2007; 419-426doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30073

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Gas diffusion layers , Pressure , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Channel flow , Catalysts , Finite element methods , Shapes , Air flow , Chemical reactions

Optimal Shape Design of Pressure-Driven Microchannels Using Adjoint Variable Method

Osamu Tonomura, Tatsuya Takase, Manabu Kano, Shinji Hasebe

ICNMM 2007; 427-433doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30109

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Microchannels , Pressure , Pressure drop , Shape optimization

Measurement of Fluid Temperature Across Micro-Scale Gap Using 2-Color Ratiometric LIF Technique in Combination With Confocal Microscopy

Dong Woon Jeong, Chi Young Lee, Sang Yong Lee

ICNMM 2007; 435-442doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30124

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Topics: Fluid measurement , Microscale devices , Microscopy , Temperature , Fluorescence , Lasers , Temperature distribution , Temperature measurement , Absorption , Emission spectra

Bulk Micromachining of High Index Silicon Wafers and Possible Applications in Microchannels and Diffractive Elements

W. Calleja-Arriaga, C. Zu´n˜iga-Islas, P. Rosales-Quintero, J. De la Hidalga-Wade, C. Reyes-Betanzo, A. Torres-Jacome, M. Linares-Aranda

ICNMM 2007; 443-448doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30189

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Topics: Microchannels , Micromachining , Semiconductor wafers , Etching , Microfluidics , Diffraction gratings , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Optics , Silicon

Heat Transfer

Different Type Tube Bundle Heat Transfer to Vertical Foam Flow

Jonas Gylys, Stasys Sinkunas, Tadas Zdankus, Vidmantas Giedraitis

ICNMM 2007; 449-455doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30070

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Porosity , Coolants , Drainage , Fluid dynamics , Generators , Instrumentation

Transient Thermoreflectance Measurement of Thermal Conductivity of Nanoscale Silicon Nitride Thin Films

SuYuan Bai, ZhenAn Tang, ZhengXing Huang, JiaQi Wang

ICNMM 2007; 457-460doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30087

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Topics: Nanoscale phenomena , Silicon nitride ceramics , Thermal conductivity measurement , Thermoreflectance , Thin films , Transients (Dynamics) , Bulk solids , Chemical vapor deposition , Genetic algorithms , Interfacial thermal resistance

Passive Heat Transfer Enhancement in Microchannels Using Wall Features

Ravi Arora, Anna Lee Tonkovich, Mike J. Lamont, Thomas Yuschak, Laura Silva

ICNMM 2007; 461-467doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30104

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Topics: Heat transfer , Microchannels , Flow (Dynamics) , Design , Pressure drop , Boundary layers , Heat exchangers , Laminar flow , Economics , Fluids

Interfacial Phenomena at Micro and Nanoscale Forum

Effects of Mechanical Constraint and Heat Capacity on Vapor Explosions

Masahiro Furuya, Takahiro Arai

ICNMM 2007; 469-476doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30145

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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Explosions , Heat capacity , Vapors , Drops , Liquid alloys , Water , Mirrors , Temperature , Domes (Structural elements)

Lab-on-Chip

Mechanism for Formation of Highly Monodisperse Droplet in a Microfluidic T-Junction Device

Zhipeng Liu, Jinliang Xu

ICNMM 2007; 477-482doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30016

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Topics: Drops , Junctions , Microfluidics , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Geometry , Pressure

Separation of Micro Particles and Biological Cells Inside an Evaporating Droplet Using Dielectrophoresis

Jung-Yeul Jung, Ho-Young Kwak

ICNMM 2007; 483-487doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30018

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Topics: Biological cells , Dielectrophoresis , Drops , Evaporation , Microparticles , Separation (Technology) , Particulate matter , Electrodes , Erythrocytes , Silicon

Experimental Investigation on Geometric Effect on Micro Fluidic Diodicity

Ahmed Fadl, Zongqin Zhang, Mohammad Faghri, Donna Meyer, Eric Simmon

ICNMM 2007; 489-492doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30074

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Topics: Bifurcation , Design , Diffusers , Fluids , Micropumps , Nozzles , Pressure drop , Shapes , Valves

A Fast Computational Method for Particle Dynamics in Dielectrophoretic Lab-on-Chip Systems

Indranil Chowdhury, Vikram Jandhyala, John D. Rockway

ICNMM 2007; 493-497doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30173

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Topics: Algorithms , Boundary element methods , Circuits , Computational methods , Design , Electrodes , Electromagnetic fields , Fluid dynamics , Microfluidics , Modeling

Mass Transfer

Twin Inclined Circular Jets Evolution Through a Cool Crossflow

Amina Radhouane, Nejla Mahjoub Sai¨d, Hatem Mhiri, George Lepalec, Philippe Bournot

ICNMM 2007; 499-507doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30086

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Topics: Jets , Nozzles

Microfluidics

Effects of Low Uniform Relative Roughness on Single-Phase Friction Factors in Microchannels and Minichannels

Timothy P. Brackbill, Satish G. Kandlikar

ICNMM 2007; 509-518doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30031

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Topics: Friction , Microchannels , Surface roughness , Reynolds number , Turbulence , Flow (Dynamics) , Pipes , Uncertainty

Rapid Prototyping of PDMS Devices With Applications to Protein Crystallization

Walter Gonzalez-Domenzain, Ashwin A. Seshia

ICNMM 2007; 519-526doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30046

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Topics: Crystallization , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Proteins , Rapid prototyping , Microfluidics , Valves , Assaying , Design , Fluids , Geometry

Investigation of Three-Dimensional Flow in Microchannels With Patterned Surfaces

Auro Ashish Saha, Sushanta K. Mitra

ICNMM 2007; 527-534doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30052

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Surface tension , Fluids , Computer simulation , Flow instability , Shapes , Simulation

Visual Experimental Study of Flow Field in Rectangular Microchannels With Different Surface Roughness

Chunping Zhang, Dawei Tang, Peng Han, Xuegong Hu

ICNMM 2007; 535-541doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30066

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Surface roughness , Reynolds number , Friction , Entrance region , Poiseuille flow , Turbulence

Conceptual Design of Industrial Inkjet Head for Micro Patterning on Printed Circuit Boards

Changsung Sean Kim, Sung-Jun Park, Wonchul Shim, Young-Jae Kim, Jung Hoon Park, Chang-Sung Park, Youngseuck Yoo

ICNMM 2007; 543-550doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30083

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Conceptual design , Drops , Inks , Laser Doppler vibrometers , Manufacturing , Metals , Printed circuit boards

Liquid Bridges: A Novel Approach for Dispensing Biofluids, Characterisation and Correlations

Magali Forget, Mark Davies

ICNMM 2007; 551-559doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30099

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Topics: Bridges (Structures) , Fluids , Geometry , Microfluidics , Reduced gravity environments , Algorithms , Biomedicine , Cancer , Complementary metal oxide semiconductors , Dimensional analysis

PDMS Surface Modification for Application on Thermally-Responsive Hydrogel Microvalves

Mohammed Mohammed, Jaycoda Major, Zongqin Zhang, Mohammad Faghri, Donna Meyer, Ahmed Fadl

ICNMM 2007; 561-568doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30101

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Topics: Hydrogels , Photoresists , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Temperature

Microflow Behavior of Liquid in the Presence of Laser-Induced Temperature Gradient

Masahiro Motosuke, Jun Shimakawa, Shinji Honami

ICNMM 2007; 569-575doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30132

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Topics: Lasers , Temperature gradient , Fluids , Absorption , Flow (Dynamics) , Laser beams , Temperature , Viscosity , Emissions , Excitation

Numerical Analysis of the 3D Flow Induced by Propagation of Plane-Wave Deformations on Thin Membranes Inside Microchannels

Ahmet Fatih Tabak, Serhat Yes¸ilyurt

ICNMM 2007; 577-585doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30135

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Topics: Deformation , Flow (Dynamics) , Membranes , Microchannels , Numerical analysis , Waves , Engineering simulation , Propulsion , Simulation , Transients (Dynamics)

Surface Micromachined PDMS Microchannels

Balasubramanian Ganapathy Subramani, Ponnambalam Selvaganapathy

ICNMM 2007; 587-593doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30169

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Topics: Microchannels , Micromachining , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Electrodes , Adhesion , Leakage , Manufacturing , Valves , Hardening (Curing) , Microfluidics

Study of Ultrasonically-Induced Fluid Flows Using Micro-Particle Image Velocimetry

Heiko van der Linden, Ralph Lindken, Jerry Westerweel

ICNMM 2007; 595-600doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30191

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Microparticles , Flow (Dynamics) , Cavitation , Design , Fluctuations (Physics) , Microchannels , Pressure , Shear (Mechanics)

Non-Intrusive Pressure Measurement in Microchannels

Derek W. Fultz, Jeffrey S. Allen

ICNMM 2007; 601-606doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30215

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Topics: Microchannels , Pressure measurement , Pressure , Fluids , Flow (Dynamics) , Backscattering , Compressibility , Cross section (Physics) , Deflection , Glass

Microfluidic Control Using Vapor Based Valves

Wei Xu, Hong Xue, Mark Bachman, G. P. Li

ICNMM 2007; 607-611doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30224

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Topics: Microfluidics , Valves , Vapors , Flow (Dynamics) , Polymers , Temperature gradient , Fluids , Design , Engineering prototypes , Fluid dynamics

Universal Microcarriers for Microfluidic Assays

Cynthia Jensen-McMullin, Mark Bachman, Guann-Pyng Li

ICNMM 2007; 613-617doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30226

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Topics: Assaying , Microfluidics , Flow (Dynamics) , DNA , Micromachining , Design , Manufacturing , Microscale devices , Pallets , Proteins

Passive Generation of Droplets in Mini and Microchannels

Liang L. Wu, Wei Xu, Mark Bachman, Guann-Pynn Li

ICNMM 2007; 619-623doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30227

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Topics: Drops , Microchannels , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Computers , Fluid dynamics , Microfluidics , Shear (Mechanics) , Vessels

Micro-Heat Exchangers

Mocrochannel Evaporators of the Residential Air-Conditioner

Honggi Cho, Keumnam Cho

ICNMM 2007; 625-630doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30032

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Topics: Air conditioners , Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Circuits , Heat exchangers , Manifolds , Microchannels , Pipes , Compression , Engineering prototypes

Investigation of Heat Transfer and Flow Characteristics in Heat Exchanger With Microscale Channels

Shaokun Xu, Baoming Chen, Shui Ji, Shiqi Zhao

ICNMM 2007; 631-637doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30047

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer , Microscale devices , Reynolds number , Friction , Prandtl number , Water , Turbulence

Experimental Study on Flow and Heat Transfer Characteristics in a Microscale Heat Exchanger

Tao Wang, Xuegong Hu, Dawei Tang

ICNMM 2007; 639-644doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30065

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer , Microscale devices , Microchannels , Thermal resistance , Water , Cooling , Heat transfer coefficients , Laser cooling

Performance Comparison of Rectangular and Air-Foil Shapes Offset Strip Flow Paths Micro Heat Exchangers

Chien-Yuh Yang, Chun-Ta Yeh, Ting-Yu Lin

ICNMM 2007; 645-650doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30203

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Shapes , Strips , Airfoils , Heat transfer , Manufacturing , Thermal resistance

Micro Jets and Micro Turbines

Behavior of a Mini Synthetic Jet in a Transverse Wall Flow: Experimental and Numerical Study

Ahmad Batikh, Lucien Baldas, Robert Caen, Ste´phane Colin, Azeddine Kourta, Henri-Claude Boisson

ICNMM 2007; 651-660doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30103

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Actuators , Boundary layers , Acoustics , Aircraft , Drag reduction , Excitation , Flow control , Fluids , Separation (Technology)

Micromixers

A New Active Micro Mixing Strategy

Sedat Tardu, Rabia Nacereddine

ICNMM 2007; 661-670doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30030

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Topics: Adaptive structures , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Jets , Resolution (Optics) , Shear (Mechanics) , Vortices , Vorticity

Unsteady Laminar Flow Regimes and Mixing in T-Shaped Micromixers

Norbert Kockmann, Simon Dreher, Peter Woias

ICNMM 2007; 671-678doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30041

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Engineering simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Imaging , Junctions , Laminar flow , Microchannels , Mixing quality

Design of a Micromixer With Herringbone Grooves Using Numerical Optimization Techniques

Mubashshir Ahmad Ansari, Kwang-Yong Kim

ICNMM 2007; 679-684doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30054

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Topics: Design , Optimization

Mixing Performance of Different Serpentine Microchannels

C. Nonino, S. Savino, S. Del Giudice

ICNMM 2007; 685-692doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30088

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Topics: Microchannels , Diffusion (Physics) , Geometry , Computer simulation , Finite element analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Reynolds number , Waves

Mixing Enhancement in Electroosmotic Microchannels by Applying Periodical Secondary DC Voltage

Mansuck Kim, Siyoung Jeong

ICNMM 2007; 693-699doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30107

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Topics: Microchannels , Flow (Dynamics) , Anodes , Electroosmosis , Electric fields , Electrodes , Fluids , Glass , Microfluidics , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry

Numerical Simulation on Micromixer Based on Syntehtic Jet

M. H. Liu, X. F. Zhang, X. D. Cai, Y. L. Chen

ICNMM 2007; 701-707doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30110

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Topics: Computer simulation , Fluids

Effects of Obstacles on the Mixing Performance in Microchannels

Tae-An Kim, Youn-Jea Kim

ICNMM 2007; 709-715doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30123

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Topics: Microchannels , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure drop , Diffusion (Physics) , Fluids , Reynolds number , Convection , Cycles , Dimensions , Ethanol

Numerical and Experimental Analysis of Monostable Mini- and Micro-Oscillators

Rachid Khelfaoui, Ste´phane Colin, Robert Caen, Ste´phane Orieux, Lucien Baldas

ICNMM 2007; 717-724doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30126

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Experimental analysis , Feedback , Oscillations , Simulation

Improved Serpentine Laminating Micromixer: Numerical Investigation and Experimental Verification

Jang Min Park, Dong Sung Kim, Tae Gon Kang, Tai Hun Kwon

ICNMM 2007; 725-730doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30204

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Topics: Casting , Entropy , Finite element methods , Flow (Dynamics) , Lamination , Microchannels , Numerical analysis , Particulate matter , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Reynolds number

Microsensors

Air Piston Calibrator for Microflow Delivery and Measurement Systems

Chun-Min Su, Ting-Hsuan Chen, Cheng-Tsair Yang

ICNMM 2007; 731-738doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30176

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Topics: Measurement systems , Pistons , Electrodes , Flow (Dynamics) , Errors , Flow measurement , Microchannels , Pumps , Calibration , Computer simulation

Miniaturized Refrigeration Systems

Numerical and Experimental Research on Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Miniscale Channels

Wenguang Geng, Baoming Chen

ICNMM 2007; 739-748doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30079

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Heat transfer , Coolants , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Computer simulation , Cooling systems , Energy dissipation , Heat , Microelectronic devices

Micro-Refrigerator Fabricated on Silicon Wafer

Y. Takata, K. Sugahara, T. Tachikawa, S. Moroe, H. Kubota, M. Kohno, K. Takahashi, T. Koshimizu

ICNMM 2007; 749-753doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30108

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Topics: Semiconductor wafers , Heat exchangers , Flow (Dynamics) , Cooling , Microcoolers , Temperature , Thermal conductivity , Engineering prototypes , Joules , Numerical analysis

MD Simulation of Microscale and Nanoscale Phenomena

Heat Transfer Predictions for Micro/Nano-Channels at Atomistic Level Using Combined Molecular Dynamics and Monte Carlo Techniques

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

ICNMM 2007; 755-762doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30039

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Topics: Heat transfer , Molecular dynamics , Heat flux , Boundary-value problems , Density , Fluids , Molecular dynamics simulation , Temperature , Temperature profiles

Temperature Dependence of Thermal Conductivity of Amorphous and Crystal Thin Film by Molecular Dynamics Simulation

Zhengxing Huang, Zhenan Tang, Suyuan Bai, Jun Yu

ICNMM 2007; 763-766doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30085

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Topics: Crystals , Molecular dynamics simulation , Temperature effects , Thermal conductivity , Thin films , Temperature , Amorphous materials , Bulk solids , Engineering simulation , High temperature

New Derivation of a Particle Wall Boundary Condition in Molecular Dynamics

Peter Spijker, Albert J. Markvoort, Huub M. M. ten Eikelder, Silvia V. Nedea, Peter A. J. Hilbers

ICNMM 2007; 767-776doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30094

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Molecular dynamics , Particulate matter , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Temperature , Crystal lattices , Density , Heat flux , Molecular dynamics simulation

Stochastic Dynamics of Thin Liquid Films

Adam M. Willis, Jonathan B. Freund

ICNMM 2007; 777-781doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30106

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Lubrication theory , Engineering simulation , Fluctuations (Physics) , Lubrication , Simulation , Stability , Thermal stresses

Nanofluidics

Surface Deposition of Nanoparticles During Pool Boiling of Nanofluids and Its Effects on CHF Enhancement Using Nanofluids

Hyung Dae Kim, Moo Hwan Kim

ICNMM 2007; 783-788doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30071

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Topics: Critical heat flux , Heart failure , Nanofluids , Nanoparticles , Pool boiling , Boiling , Nucleate pool boiling , Suction , Water , Wire

Effect of Nano-Particles on Pool Boiling Heat Transfer of Refrigerant 141b

Da-Wei Liu, Chien-Yuh Yang

ICNMM 2007; 789-793doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30221

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Topics: Heat transfer , Nanoparticles , Pool boiling , Refrigerants , Particulate matter , Heat transfer coefficients , Boiling , Surface roughness , Convection , Dynamic light scattering

Novel Applications

Nanosystem Implementation Using Nanochannels of Nanoporous Membranes

Biswajit Das

ICNMM 2007; 795-801doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30147

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Topics: Membranes , Manufacturing , Aluminum , Nanoparticles , Nanostructures , Sensors , Thin films , Carbon nanotubes , Complementary metal oxide semiconductors , Electrolytes

Synthesis and Chemical Functionalization of Ferromagnetic Nanoparticles to Manipulate Stem Cells Using External Magnetic Fields

Miguel A. Me´ndez-Rojas, Claudia Cravioto Guzman, Oscar Arias-Carrion

ICNMM 2007; 803-808doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30188

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Topics: Magnetic fields , Nanoparticles , Stem cells , Brain , Magnetite , Membranes

Optics

Fabrication of Lenses With High Light-Collecting Ability Using Water Molds

Shih-Hui Chao, Robert Carlson, Deirdre R. Meldrum

ICNMM 2007; 809-812doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30202

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Topics: Manufacturing , Water , Drops , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Cavities , Computers , Lenses (Optics)

Single-Phase Liquid Flow

Single-Phase Friction Factor in Micro-Tubes: A Critical Review of Measurement, Instrumentation and Data Reduction Techniques From 1991-2006

Chandramoulee Krishnamoorthy, Afshin J. Ghajar

ICNMM 2007; 813-825doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30022

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Topics: Friction , Instrumentation , Fluid dynamics , Surface roughness , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Pressure drop , Reynolds number , Uncertainty

Estimating Roughness Parameters Resulting From Various Machining Techniques for Fluid Flow Applications

Perry L. Young, Timothy P. Brackbill, Satish G. Kandlikar

ICNMM 2007; 827-836doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30033

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Machining , Surface roughness , Microfabrication , Microfluidics , Aluminum , Copper , Cutting , Grinding , Microchannels

Micro Channel Roughness Effects: A Close-Up View

D. Gloss, I. Ko¨cke, H. Herwig

ICNMM 2007; 837-843doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30034

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

Experiments on the Laminar/Turbulent Transition of Liquid Flows in Rectangular Micro Channels

Wolf Wibel, Peter Ehrhard

ICNMM 2007; 845-852doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30037

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Turbulence , Surface roughness , Pressure drop , Design , Flux (Metallurgy) , Heat , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer

Entrance Length Characteristics in Microchannels Using Micro-Particle Image Velocimetry

Tariq Ahmad, Ibrahim Hassan, Roland Muwanga

ICNMM 2007; 853-861doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30139

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Topics: Microchannels , Microparticles , Flow (Dynamics) , Ducts , Entrance region , Fluids , Momentum , Particulate matter , Reservoirs , Reynolds number

Surface Tension Driven Transport Processes

Heater Size Effect on 3D Liquid Film Flow

Yu. O. Kabova, O. A. Kabov

ICNMM 2007; 863-870doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30095

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Liquid films , Size effect , Cooling , Deformation , Heat transfer , Lubrication theory , Reynolds number

Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Marangoni Flow in a Cavity

G. Fuchs, H. C. Kuhlmann

ICNMM 2007; 871-877doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30137

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Topics: Cavities , Flow (Dynamics) , Molecular dynamics simulation , Fluids , Approximation , Creeping flow , Surface tension , Vortices

Heat Transfer Enhancement in Evaporating Mini-Layers: Effects of an Inert Gas Flow

C. S. Iorio, O. A. Kabov

ICNMM 2007; 879-883doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30172

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Topics: Evaporation , Gas flow , Heat transfer , Flow (Dynamics) , Cooling , Shear stress , Stress , Temperature , Temperature gradient , Vapors

Bislug Flow in Circular and Square Cross-Sectional Microchannels

Joseph E. Hernandez, B. Justin Scholfield, Jeffrey S. Allen

ICNMM 2007; 885-890doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30214

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Fluids , Energy dissipation , Corners (Structural elements) , Pressure , Slug flows , Surface tension , Wetting

Two-Phase Flow

Measurement of Liquid Film Thickness by a Fringe Method

Akira Kariyasaki, Akiharu Ousaka, Yoshikazu Yamasaki, Masazumi Kagawa, Tohru Nagashima, Sigeharu Morooka

ICNMM 2007; 891-897doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30082

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Topics: Liquid films , Lasers , Drops , Bubbles , Approximation , Diffraction patterns , Displacement , Errors , Filters , Flow (Dynamics)

Two-Phase Flow Characteristics in a Co-Flow Induced Microchannel With Microbubbles Generation

Sujin Yeom, Seung S. Lee, Sang Yong Lee

ICNMM 2007; 899-906doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30091

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microbubbles , Microchannels , Two-phase flow , Pressure , Bubbles , Bubbly flow , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Generators , Slug flows

Mathematical Modeling of Binary Nano Scale Diffusion of Molecular Gas Suspensions in Liquid Media

Rodion Groll

ICNMM 2007; 907-913doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30092

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Modeling , Diffusion processes , Convection , Simulation results , Computational fluid dynamics , Density , Microchannels , Microscale devices , Molecular weight

The Effects of Cross Links on Adiabatic Two-Phase Flow Characteristics in Scaled Microchannel Heat Sinks

Minh N. Dang, Ibrahim G. Hassan

ICNMM 2007; 915-922doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30096

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Topics: Heat sinks , Microchannels , Two-phase flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Design , Channel flow , Flow visualization , Fluids , Water

Effect of Longitudinal Mini-Grooves on Flow Stability and Wave Characteristics of Falling Liquid Films

Klaus Helbig, Ralph Nasarek, Tatiana Gambaryan-Roisman, Peter Stephan

ICNMM 2007; 923-931doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30115

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Liquid films , Stability , Waves , Film thickness , Wave propagation , Film flow , Sensors , Shades and shadows , Transport processes

Effect of Inlet Geometry on Adiabatic Gas-Liquid Two-Phase Flow in a Microchannel

Hideo Ide, Ryuji Kimura, Masahiro Kawaji

ICNMM 2007; 933-938doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30141

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Topics: Geometry , Microchannels , Two-phase flow , Slug flows , Junctions , Porosity , Flow control valves , Friction , Optical fiber , Optical measurement

Numerical Study on the Formation of Taylor Bubbles in Capillary Tubes

Yuming Chen, Rudi Kulenovic, Rainer Mertz

ICNMM 2007; 939-946doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30182

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Topics: Bubbles , Flow (Dynamics) , Nozzles , Pressure drop , Computer simulation , Geometry , Liquid films , Navier-Stokes equations , Shapes , Transients (Dynamics)

Flow Characteristics and Frictional Pressure Drops of Gas-Liquid Two-Phase Flow in Mini-Micro Pipes and at Vena Contract and Expansion

Hiroyasu Ohtake, Hideyasu Ohtaki, Yasuo Koizumi

ICNMM 2007; 947-953doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30198

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pipes , Pressure drop , Two-phase flow , Friction , Water , Bubbly flow , Knudsen number , Liquid films , Slug flows

3-D Numerical Simulation of Contact Angle Hysteresis for Slug Flow in Microchannel

Chen Fang, Carlos Hidrovo, Fumin Wang, Julie Steinbrenner, Eonsoo Lee, Dongrip Kim, Kenneth Goodson

ICNMM 2007; 955-963doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30199

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Topics: Computer simulation , Microchannels , Slug flows , Simulation , Dimensions , Accounting , Algorithms , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Nonlinear equations

Keynote Papers

Effects of Interfacial Phenomena and Conduction on an Evaporating Meniscus

Peter C. Wayner, Jr.

ICNMM 2007; 965-978doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30021

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Topics: Evaporation , Heat conduction , Interface phenomena , Temperature , Heat flux , Modeling , Chemical potential , Film thickness , Fluid dynamics , Heat transfer

Flow Boiling Heat Transfer of CO₂ at Low Temperatures: Challenges and Opportunities

Pradeep Bansal, Xiumin Zhao

ICNMM 2007; 979-988doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30155

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Topics: Boiling , Carbon dioxide , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Low temperature

Towards an Explanation of the Mechanism of Boiling Critical Heat Flux Enhancement in Nanofluids

Jacopo Buongiorno, Lin-Wen Hu, In Cheol Bang

ICNMM 2007; 989-995doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30156

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Topics: Boiling , Critical heat flux , Nanofluids , Nanoparticles , Databases , Density , Nucleation (Physics) , Surface roughness

Molecular-Level Modeling of Interfacial Phenomena: Use of Molecular Dynamics Simulations in Tandem With Statistical Thermodynamics Models

Van P. Carey

ICNMM 2007; 997-1006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30157

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Topics: Interface phenomena , Lubrication theory , Modeling , Molecular dynamics , Molecular dynamics simulation , Stability , Statistical mechanics

Digital Microfluidics: Connecting Biochemistry to Electronic System Design

Krishnendu Chakrabarty

ICNMM 2007; 1007-1014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30158

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Topics: Biochemistry , Design , Electronic systems , Microfluidics , Computer-aided design , Assaying , Blood , Chemistry , Design automation , DNA

Blood Flow Through Channels and Clearances in Implantable Pumps

Steven W. Day

ICNMM 2007; 1015-1022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30159

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Topics: Blood flow , Pumps , Blood , Flow (Dynamics) , Blades , Clearances (Engineering) , Damage , Design , Design engineering , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices)

Suspension Mixing and Segregation in 1D, 2D, and 3D Flows

James F. Gilchrist, Changbao Gao

ICNMM 2007; 1023-1026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30160

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Laser scanning microscopy , Pressure , Shear (Mechanics)

Nanoscale Thermal Management With Gas-Cooling

Jay Kapat, Umit Kursun, George Wayne Finger, William McDonald, III, Jose Solomon, Ashok Kumar, Deepak Srivastava, Meyya Meyyappan

ICNMM 2007; 1027-1048doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30161

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Topics: Gas air conditioning , Nanoscale phenomena , Thermal management , Flow (Dynamics) , Atoms , Gas flow , Helium , Single-walled nanotubes , Ducts , Hydrogen

Brownian Dynamics Simulations of Polymer Behavior in Nanofluidic and Microfluidic Systems

Satish Kumar

ICNMM 2007; 1049-1051doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30162

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Microfluidics , Nanofluidics , Polymers , Simulation , Biopolymers , Bridges (Structures) , Design , Differential equations , DNA

Toward Integrated Plasmonics for Biosensing

Chii-Wann Lin, Nan-Fu Chiu, Jhen-Gang Huang, Chih-Kung Lee

ICNMM 2007; 1053-1059doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30163

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Topics: Design , Diffraction gratings , Drugs , Emissions , Flow (Dynamics) , Light sources , Maxwell equations , Mechanical admittance , Membranes , Metals

Microfluidics and Their Biomedical Applications

Gwo-Bin Lee

ICNMM 2007; 1061-1066doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30164

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Topics: Biomedicine , Microfluidics , Drops , Biology , Chemistry , Emulsions , Flow (Dynamics)

Thermal Simulation and Experimental Comparison of a Printhead

Shirish Mulay

ICNMM 2007; 1067-1068doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30165

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Topics: Simulation , Printing , Temperature , Density , Geometry , Nozzles , Boundary-value problems , Circuits , Engineering simulation , Flow (Dynamics)

The Aqueous Solutions With Nonlinear Surface Energy and Their Application to Flow Boiling in a Mini/Micro Tube

Naoki Ono, Takahiro Yoshida, Masahiro Shoji, Shotaro Nishiguchi

ICNMM 2007; 1069-1076doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30166

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Surface energy , Fluids , Microchannels , Surface tension , Temperature , Heat transfer , Critical heat flux , Ethanol

The Cardiovascular Microenvironment

Cynthia A. Reinhart-King, Keigi Fujiwara, Michael R. King

ICNMM 2007; 1077-1082doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30167

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Topics: Cardiovascular system , Endothelial cells , Shear stress , Hemodynamics , Microchannels , Rheology , Signals

Experimental Study on Thermophysical Properties of Nanotubes and Nanofluids

Xing Zhang, Motoo Fujii

ICNMM 2007; 1083-1096doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30168

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Topics: Nanofluids , Nanotubes , Water , Thermal conductivity , Carbon nanotubes , Nanoparticles , Carbon , Nanofibers , Nanosensors , Size effect

Characterization of Micro Fluidic Devices by Optical Measurements

Michael Schlu¨ter, Marko Hoffmann, Norbert Ra¨biger

ICNMM 2007; 1097-1103doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30208

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Topics: Fluidic devices , Optical measurement , Biotechnology , Chemical engineering , Flow (Dynamics) , Hydrodynamics , Laser scanning microscopy , Manufacturing engineering , Mass transfer , Microparticles

Miniaturized Refrigeration System With Advanced PCM Micro Encapsulation Technology

Mohammed Farid, Michael Smith, Rami Sabbah, Said Al Hallaj

ICNMM 2007; 1105-1112doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30209

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Topics: Microencapsulation , Refrigeration , Heat exchangers , Fluids , Heat , Microchannels , Evaporation , Heat flux , Heat transfer , Integrated circuits

Flow Boiling Heat Transfer Mechanism in Minichannels

V. V. Kuznetsov, A. S. Shamirzaev

ICNMM 2007; 1113-1121doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30210

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Nucleation (Physics) , Evaporation , Boundary layer turbulence , Cavities , Convection , Density , Flux (Metallurgy)

Efficacy of Microscopic Interconnected Channels and Surfactants on Enhancing Pool Boiling Heat Transfer

Rene Reyes Mazzoco

ICNMM 2007; 1123-1132doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30211

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Topics: Heat transfer , Pool boiling , Surfactants

Towards Single-Molecule Diagnostics Using Microfluidic Manipulation and Quantum Dot Nanosensors

Hsin-Chih Yeh, Christopher M. Puleo, Yi-Ping Ho, Tza-Huei Wang

ICNMM 2007; 1133-1140doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30213

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Topics: Microfluidics , Nanosensors , Quantum dots , Fluorescence , DNA , Electrokinetics , Energy transformation , Nanocrystals , Resonance , Separation (Technology)

Modeling and Prediction of Two-Phase Refrigerant Flow Regimes and Heat Transfer Characteristics in Microgap Channels

Avram Bar-Cohen, Emil Rahim

ICNMM 2007; 1141-1160doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2007-30216

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Modeling , Refrigerants , Heat transfer coefficients , Two-phase flow , Dielectric liquids , Microchannels , Transport phenomena

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