Proceedings Papers

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

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View Articletitled, Microfabricated Cavities for Adhesive Capture of Stem Cells Under Flow

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Further Evaluation of a Flow Boiling Correlation for Microchannels and Minichannels

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

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

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Flow Boiling of Water in Minichannels: Effect of Pressure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Liquid Crystal Thermography Studies in Pool Boiling in Water at Subatmospheric Pressures

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

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View Articletitled, Two Phase Boiling and Flow Instabilities in a Microchannel

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Effect of Surface Catalytic Reaction on Homogeneous Premixed Combustion

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, 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

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

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View Articletitled, Heat Transfer Model for Condensation in Non-Circular Microchannels

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Improvements of Roughness Control in Micromachining of Silicon Microchannels

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Selective Wettability Assisted Nanoliter Sample Generation via Electrowetting-Based Transportation

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

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View Articletitled, Band Broadening During High-Throughput Mutation Detection in Microchannels

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

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

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Insulator Based Dielectrophoresis: Effects of Bulk Medium Properties

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

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View Articletitled, A Mean-Field Lattice Boltzmann Model for Electrokinetic Slip Flow

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Design Optimization of Micro-Channel for Micro Electronic Cooling

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Micron-Level Actuators for Thermal Management of Microelectronic Devices

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

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study of Flow Boiling in Microchannel

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Thermal Management of Low Profile Applications

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

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View Articletitled, Microfabricated EHD Pumps With High Aspect Ratio Electrodes

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

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

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Comparative Analysis of Microchannel Cooling Schemes Subject to a Pressure Constraint

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Compact Model of Slug Flow in Microchannels

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

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View Articletitled, Thermal Gradient Driven Flow

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

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View Articletitled, Transport Phenomena Through Gaseous Mixtures in Microchannels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Friction Factor Correlations of Slip Flow in Micro-Tubes

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Compressibility and Rarefaction Effect on Heat Transfer in Rough Microchannels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Different Type Tube Bundle Heat Transfer to Vertical Foam Flow

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Transient Thermoreflectance Measurement of Thermal Conductivity of Nanoscale Silicon Nitride Thin Films

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Passive Heat Transfer Enhancement in Microchannels Using Wall Features

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effects of Mechanical Constraint and Heat Capacity on Vapor Explosions

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

Abstract

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

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

Abstract

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

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation on Geometric Effect on Micro Fluidic Diodicity

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

Abstract

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

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Twin Inclined Circular Jets Evolution Through a Cool Crossflow

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

Abstract

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

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Rapid Prototyping of PDMS Devices With Applications to Protein Crystallization

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Investigation of Three-Dimensional Flow in Microchannels With Patterned Surfaces

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

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

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

Abstract

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

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

Abstract

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

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, PDMS Surface Modification for Application on Thermally-Responsive Hydrogel Microvalves

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

Abstract

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

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

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

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Surface Micromachined PDMS Microchannels

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Non-Intrusive Pressure Measurement in Microchannels

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Microfluidic Control Using Vapor Based Valves

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

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View Articletitled, Universal Microcarriers for Microfluidic Assays

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Passive Generation of Droplets in Mini and Microchannels

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

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View Articletitled, Mocrochannel Evaporators of the Residential Air-Conditioner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, A New Active Micro Mixing Strategy

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

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View Articletitled, Unsteady Laminar Flow Regimes and Mixing in T-Shaped Micromixers

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

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View Articletitled, Design of a Micromixer With Herringbone Grooves Using Numerical Optimization Techniques

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Topics: Design , Optimization

Mixing Performance of Different Serpentine Microchannels

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

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

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View Articletitled, Mixing Performance of Different Serpentine Microchannels

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Mixing Enhancement in Electroosmotic Microchannels by Applying Periodical Secondary DC Voltage

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

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation on Micromixer Based on Syntehtic Jet

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

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View Articletitled, Effects of Obstacles on the Mixing Performance in Microchannels

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical and Experimental Analysis of Monostable Mini- and Micro-Oscillators

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

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View Articletitled, Improved Serpentine Laminating Micromixer: Numerical Investigation and Experimental Verification

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Air Piston Calibrator for Microflow Delivery and Measurement Systems

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Micro-Refrigerator Fabricated on Silicon Wafer

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

Abstract

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

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

Abstract

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

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, New Derivation of a Particle Wall Boundary Condition in Molecular Dynamics

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Stochastic Dynamics of Thin Liquid Films

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

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

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

Abstract

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

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Nanosystem Implementation Using Nanochannels of Nanoporous Membranes

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

Abstract

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

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

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

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

Abstract

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

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

Abstract

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

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Micro Channel Roughness Effects: A Close-Up View

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

Abstract

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

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Entrance Length Characteristics in Microchannels Using Micro-Particle Image Velocimetry

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Heater Size Effect on 3D Liquid Film Flow

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Marangoni Flow in a Cavity

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

Abstract

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

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

Abstract

View Articletitled, Bislug Flow in Circular and Square Cross-Sectional Microchannels

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

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View Articletitled, Measurement of Liquid Film Thickness by a Fringe Method

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Numerical Study on the Formation of Taylor Bubbles in Capillary Tubes

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

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

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Effects of Interfacial Phenomena and Conduction on an Evaporating Meniscus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Digital Microfluidics: Connecting Biochemistry to Electronic System Design

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

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View Articletitled, Blood Flow Through Channels and Clearances in Implantable Pumps

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, Nanoscale Thermal Management With Gas-Cooling

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

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View Articletitled, Brownian Dynamics Simulations of Polymer Behavior in Nanofluidic and Microfluidic Systems

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

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View Articletitled, Toward Integrated Plasmonics for Biosensing

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

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View Articletitled, Microfluidics and Their Biomedical Applications

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

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View Articletitled, Thermal Simulation and Experimental Comparison of a Printhead

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

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

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

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View Articletitled, The Cardiovascular Microenvironment

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

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study on Thermophysical Properties of Nanotubes and Nanofluids

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

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View Articletitled, Characterization of Micro Fluidic Devices by Optical Measurements

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

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View Articletitled, Miniaturized Refrigeration System With Advanced PCM Micro Encapsulation Technology

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

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View Articletitled, Flow Boiling Heat Transfer Mechanism in Minichannels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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