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ASME 2009 Second International Conference on Micro/Nanoscale Heat and Mass Transfer

December 18–21, 2009

Shanghai, China

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ISBN:

978-0-7918-4390-1

In This Volume

Micro/Nanoscale Boiling and Evaporation Heat Transfer (12)
Micro/Nanoscale Condensation Heat Transfer (8)
Microscale/Nanoscale Mass Transfer With or Without Chemical Reactions (14)
Micro/Nanoscale Transport in Porous Media and in Fuel Cells (10)
Micro/Nanoscale Thermal Radiation (7)
Experimental and Measurement Technologies in Micro/Nanoscale Transport (17)
Computational Methods in Micro/Nanoscale Transport (22)
Micro/Nanoscale Interfacial Transport Phenomena (13)

ASME 2009 Second International Conference on Micro/Nanoscale Heat and Mass Transfer, Volume 2

Micro/Nanoscale Boiling and Evaporation Heat Transfer

Experimental Investigation of Flow Boiling Heat Transfer Characteristics of FC-72 in Cross-Linked Microchannel Heat Sinks Using Thermochromatic Liquid Crystals

Ayman Megahed, Ibrahim Hassan, Kristina Cook

MNHT 2009; 1-7doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18010

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat sinks , Heat transfer , Liquid crystals , Microchannels , Design , Heat transfer coefficients , Fluids , Heat flux

A Stabilized Boiling/Evaporation Two-Phase Flow in Microchannels

Ji Li, G. P. Peterson, Chen Li, Guoguang Su

MNHT 2009; 9-16doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18012

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Topics: Boiling , Evaporation , Microchannels , Two-phase flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Capillarity , Design , Microelectronic devices , Oscillations , Thermal management

Bubble Dynamics During Boiling in Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Microchannels With Wire Heater

Yanyan Lu, Hao Wang, Yuhui Li

MNHT 2009; 17-23doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18059

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Topics: Boiling , Bubbles , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Microchannels , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Wire

Flow Boiling Heat Transfer Characteristics of a Minichannel Up to Dryout Condition

Rashid Ali, Bjo¨rn Palm, Mohammad H. Maqbool

MNHT 2009; 25-34doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18224

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer

Research on Heat Transfer Performance of Water Film for Outside the Tubes of the Microscale Evaporative Condenser

Minghui Hu, Dongsheng Zhu, Jialong Shen

MNHT 2009; 35-39doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18226

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Density , Heat transfer , Microscale devices , Sprays , Water

Approach to Heat Transfer Mechanism Beneath Boiling Bubble With MEMS Sensor

Tomohide Yabuki, Osamu Nakabeppu

MNHT 2009; 41-47doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18244

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Topics: Boiling , Bubbles , Heat transfer , Microelectromechanical systems , Sensors

A Molecular Dynamics Investigation for the Evaporation of Thin Liquid Films

Jiapeng Yu, Hao Wang

MNHT 2009; 49-53doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18287

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Topics: Evaporation , Lubrication theory , Molecular dynamics , Pressure

Two-Phase Heat Transfer Enhancement on Sintered Copper Microparticle Porous Structure Module Surface

Calvin H. Li, Ting Li, Brian Kanney

MNHT 2009; 55-60doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18292

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Topics: Copper , Heat transfer , Microparticles , Boiling , Bubbles , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Pool boiling

Scale Effects and Slip Microflow Characteristics of Evaporating Thin Films in a Microchannel

J. J. Zhao, X. F. Peng, Y. Y. Duan

MNHT 2009; 61-70doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18302

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Topics: Evaporation , Microchannels , Thin films , Wall temperature

Proposal of a Micro/Mini Cooling Device Using Fins-Installed Porous Media for High Heat Flux Removal Exceeding 1000W/cm²

Kazuhisa Yuki, Akira Matsui, Hidetoshi Hashizume, Koichi Suzuki

MNHT 2009; 71-82doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18318

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Topics: Cooling , Fins , Heat flux , Porous materials , Heat sinks , Heat transfer , Pressure , Boiling , Bronze , Bubbles

Subcooled Flow Boiling With Microbubble Emission in a Michrochannel

Koichi Suzuki, Tomoyuki Nomura, Chungpyo Hong, Kazuhisa Yuki

MNHT 2009; 83-89doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18327

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Topics: Boiling , Emissions , Flow (Dynamics) , Subcooling , Microchannels , Critical heat flux , Heat flux , Platinum , Water , Bubbles

Effects of Surface Wettability on Heterogeneous Boiling

Hai Trieu Phan, Nadia Caney, Philippe Marty, Ste´phane Colasson, Je´roˆme Gavillet

MNHT 2009; 91-96doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18461

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Topics: Boiling , Heat transfer , Chemistry , Nanoscale phenomena , Nucleate boiling , Nucleation (Physics) , Physics , Pool boiling , Water

Micro/Nanoscale Condensation Heat Transfer

The Effect of the Marangoni Flow on the Film Condensation

Baohong Peng, Li Yang, Juan Wen

MNHT 2009; 97-101doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18020

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Topics: Film condensation , Flow (Dynamics)

Experimental Study on Steam Condensation in Horizontal Microchannels

Xuehu Ma, Xiaoguang Fan, Zhong Lan, Tingting Hao, Tianyi Song

MNHT 2009; 103-110doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18064

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Topics: Condensation , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Pressure drop , Steam

Generalized Adiabatic Two-Phase Pressure Drop Correlation in Evaporative Micro/Mini-Channels

Wei Li, Zan Wu

MNHT 2009; 111-118doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18065

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Topics: Microchannels , Pressure drop

Experimental Study on Thermal Hydraulic Characteristics of Steam Condensation in Capillary Glass Tubes

Koji Iiyama, Akiko Kaneko, Yutaka Abe, Yutaka Suzuki

MNHT 2009; 119-128doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18124

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Topics: Condensation , Flow (Dynamics) , Glass , Heat exchangers , Microchannels , Steam

Numerical Modeling of the Conjugate Heat Transfer Problem for Annular Laminar Film Condensation in Microchannels

Stefano Nebuloni, John R. Thome

MNHT 2009; 129-137doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18183

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Topics: Computer simulation , Film condensation , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Heat conduction , Shapes , Fluids , Gravity (Force) , Heat flux , Heat transfer coefficients

Numerical Simulation of Condensation in a Minichannel

Enrico Da Riva, Davide Del Col

MNHT 2009; 139-145doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18245

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Topics: Computer simulation , Condensation

Experimental Study of Condensation Inside a Horizontal Single Square Minichannel

Marko Matkovic, Stefano Bortolin, Alberto Cavallini, Davide Del Col

MNHT 2009; 147-154doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18258

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Topics: Condensation , Heat transfer coefficients , Heat transfer , Temperature , Copper , Thermocouples , Water , Coolants , Cross section (Physics) , Geometry

Annular/Stratified Internal Condensing Flows in Millimeter to Micrometer Scale Ducts

Soumya Mitra, Amitabh Narain, Shantanu Kulkarni, Ranjeeth Naik, Jorge Kurita

MNHT 2009; 155-170doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18507

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Topics: Ducts , Flow (Dynamics) , Microscale devices , Gravity (Force) , Shear (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Computational fluid dynamics , Vapors , Channel flow

Microscale/Nanoscale Mass Transfer With or Without Chemical Reactions

Fouling Risk Using Micro-Tube Heat Exchangers in a Power Generation System

Chuanshan Dai, Qiu Xiang Wang, Ping Le Sun

MNHT 2009; 171-174doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18028

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Topics: Energy / power systems , Energy generation , Heat exchangers , Risk

Improving Micro Combustor Stability With External Heating

Zhijun Zhou, Yang Wang, Weijuan Yang, Junhu Zhou, Jianzhong Liu, Zhihua Wang, Kefa Cen

MNHT 2009; 175-180doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18047

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Topics: Combustion chambers , Heat , Heat losses , Heating , Stability

MD Simulation of Whisker Growth Induced by GLAD

Toshiaki Okumura, Mitsuhiro Matsumoto

MNHT 2009; 181-184doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18174

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Topics: Molecular dynamics simulation , Vapors , Density , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Heat transfer , High temperature , Shapes , Temperature distribution

Microfluidic Solvent Extraction of Copper for Mineral Processing

Jingfang Zhou, Craig Priest, Rossen Sedev, John Ralston, Arata Aota, Kazuma Mawatari, Takehiko Kitamori

MNHT 2009; 185-187doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18215

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Topics: Copper , Microfluidics , Minerals

Experimental Measurement of Energy Accommodation Coefficient by Low-Pressure Method

Hiroki Yamaguchi, Yuta Aoki, Kazuaki Kanazawa, Yu Matsuda, Tomohide Niimi

MNHT 2009; 189-192doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18238

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Topics: Heat flux , Pressure

Development of Micro Optical Diffusion Sensor Based on Laser Induced Dielectrophoresis

Yoshihiro Taguchi, Koichi Itani, Akira Ebisui, Yuji Nagasaka

MNHT 2009; 193-198doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18384

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Topics: Dielectrophoresis , Diffusion (Physics) , Lasers , Microelectromechanical systems , Sensors

Scattering Process of Gas Molecules on Vertically Aligned Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Ikuya Kinefuchi, Yushi Harada, Jumpei Kawasaki, Kei Ishikawa, Junichiro Shiomi, Shu Takagi, Shigeo Maruyama, Yoichiro Matsumoto

MNHT 2009; 199-203doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18395

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Electromagnetic scattering , Molecular beams , Radiation scattering , Rarefied fluid dynamics , Scattering (Physics) , Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Helium , Single-walled nanotubes , Energy transformation

Fabrication of Hollow Polylactic Acid Microcapsules From Microbubble Templates

Jay J. Molino, Shingo Takada, Hirofumi Daiguji, Fumio Takemura

MNHT 2009; 205-209doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18416

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Topics: Bubbles , Drops , Ethanol , Evaporation , Fluorescence , Imaging , Manufacturing , Microbubbles , Microscopes , Shells

Fabrication of Hollow Polyelectrolyte Microcapsules From Microbubble Templates

Eitaro Matsuoka, Satoshi Muto, Hirofumi Daiguji

MNHT 2009; 211-215doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18418

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Topics: Biodegradation , Manufacturing , Polymers , Ultrasound , Particulate matter , Carbon dioxide , Microbubbles , Bubbles , Surfactants , Drug delivery systems

Molecular Dynamics Study of Interfacial Thermal Resistance of Mercapto-Alkanol Self-Assembled Monolayer and Water

Touru Kawaguchi, Gota Kikugawa, Ikuya Kinefuchi, Taku Ohara, Shinichi Yatuzuka, Yoichiro Matsumoto

MNHT 2009; 217-221doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18424

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Topics: Interfacial thermal resistance , Molecular dynamics , Molecular dynamics simulation , Self-assembly , Water

Particle Migration by Optical Scattering Force in Microfluidic System With Light-Absorbing Liquid

Masahiro Motosuke, Jun Shimakawa, Shinji Honami

MNHT 2009; 223-229doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18470

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Topics: Electromagnetic scattering , Microfluidics , Particulate matter , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Viscosity

Feedstock Diffusion and Decomposition in Aligned Carbon Nanotube Arrays

Rong Xiang, Erik Einarsson, Junichiro Shiomi, Shigeo Maruyama

MNHT 2009; 231-234doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18479

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Diffusion (Physics) , Feedstock , Single-walled nanotubes , Ethanol , Chemical vapor deposition , Carbon , Catalysts , Flow (Dynamics) , Exterior walls

Study on Effects of Nano-Photocatalysis and Non-Thermal Plasma on the Removal of Indoor HCHO

Yuanwei Lu, Dinghui Wang, Chongfang Ma

MNHT 2009; 235-241doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18510

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Topics: Oxidation , Plasmas (Ionized gases)

Thermal-Sintering Treatment Enhance Electron Emission

Xiuxia Zhang

MNHT 2009; 243-246doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18538

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Topics: Diamond films , Electron emission , Sintering

Micro/Nanoscale Transport in Porous Media and in Fuel Cells

Microfluidic Fuel Cells as Microscale Power Sources and Analytical Platforms

Fikile R. Brushett, Adam S. Hollinger, Larry J. Markoski, Paul J. A. Kenis

MNHT 2009; 247-252doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18007

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Topics: Electrodes , Fuel cells , Laminar flow , Microfluidics , Microscale devices

Atomistic Modeling of Conduction and Transport Processes in Micro-Porous Electrodes Containing Nafion Electrolytes

Xiangyang Zhou

MNHT 2009; 253-258doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18116

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Topics: Electrodes , Electrolytes , Heat conduction , Modeling , Transport processes , Ultracapacitors

The Effect of Anode Porosity on the Performance of Planar Electrode Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

Jianguo Yu, Yuzhang Wang, Shilie Weng, Yu Hui

MNHT 2009; 259-264doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18133

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Topics: Anodes , Electrodes , Porosity , Solid oxide fuel cells

Micro-Scale Transport in the Diffusion Media of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells

Yun Wang, Xuhui Feng, Ralf Thiedmann, Volker Schmidt, Werner Lehnert

MNHT 2009; 265-270doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18201

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Electrolytes , Fuel cells , Microscale devices , Polymers , Gas diffusion layers , Carbon , Computer simulation , Dimensions , Gas flow

Analytical Study, 1-D Optimization Modeling, and Testing of Electrode Supported Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells

Daniel G. Milobar, Peiwen Li, James E. O’Brien

MNHT 2009; 271-281doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18261

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Topics: Electrodes , Electrolysis , Modeling , Optimization , Solid oxide fuel cells , Testing , Composite materials , Electrochemical reactions , Hydrogen , Cermets

Dynamic Condensation Modelling in PEMFC GDL

James Hinebaugh, A. Bazylak

MNHT 2009; 283-288doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18268

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Topics: Condensation , Gas diffusion layers , Modeling , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Nucleation (Physics) , Catalysts , Fluctuations (Physics) , Network models , Sensitivity analysis , Water

Fractal Characterization of Astragalus Slices Under Various Microwave Assisted Extraction Conditions

Qianqian Di, Junhong Yang, Mingdi Sun, Liqiu Wang

MNHT 2009; 289-297doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18284

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Topics: Dimensions , Fractals , Mass transfer , Microwaves , Porous materials

Effect of Microwave Irradiation on the Flow of Micro-Particle Suspension (TiO₂/H₂O) in Micro-Scale Porous Structure

Qianqian Di, Junhong Yang, Mingdi Sun, Liqiu Wang

MNHT 2009; 299-305doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18285

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Topics: Filtration , Flow (Dynamics) , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Membranes , Microparticles , Microscale devices , Microwaves , Water

Pore Network Modeling of Oxygen Diffusion in Gas Diffusion Layer of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

R. Wu, X. Zhu, Q. Liao, H. Wang, Y. D. Ding

MNHT 2009; 307-312doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18433

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Gas diffusion layers , Modeling , Oxygen , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Effect of Hydrophobicity in Cathode Porous Media on PEM Fuel Cell Performance

Lijun Yang, Wenan Li, Xiaoze Du, Yongping Yang

MNHT 2009; 313-319doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18438

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Topics: Catalysts , Gas diffusion layers , Hydrophobicity , Porous materials , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Water

Micro/Nanoscale Thermal Radiation

Impacts of Nanoscale Features on Infrared Radiative Properties of Metallic Slit Arrays

Y.-B. Chen, J.-S. Chen, P.-F. Hsu

MNHT 2009; 321-330doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18053

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Topics: Nanoscale phenomena , Resonance , Cavities , Wavelength , Waves , Density , Electromagnetic fields , Excitation , Geometry , Metals

Near-Field Radiative Heat Transfer Between Spherical Surfaces

Arvind Narayanaswamy, Sheng Shen, Gang Chen

MNHT 2009; 331-335doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18137

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Topics: Cantilevers , Radiative heat transfer , Atomic force microscopy , Blackbody radiation , Energy dissipation , Heat , Heat transfer , Phonons , Polaritons , Theorems (Mathematics)

A Cryptographic System Utilizing the Reflectance From Periodic Nanostructures

Y.-B. Chen, J.-S. Chen, P.-f. Hsu

MNHT 2009; 337-341doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18145

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Topics: Encryption , Nanostructures , Reflectance , Security

Control of Near-Field Emitted by Micro and Nanostructured Materials

Philippe Ben-Abdallah, Karl Joulain, Je´re´mie Drevillon, Gilberto Domingues

MNHT 2009; 343-348doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18151

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Topics: Design , Energy conversion , Nanomaterials , Atoms , Electromagnetic fields , Electrons , Emission spectra , Emissions , Nanocomposites , Oscillations

Investigation of Transient Signals in Nonuniform Media Based on Diffusion Approximation

Sheng-gang Wang, Li-ming Ruan, Hong Qi, Xi-ying Wang, Bing-xi Li

MNHT 2009; 349-354doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18159

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Topics: Approximation , Diffusion (Physics) , Lasers , Signals , Transients (Dynamics)

Modeling Infrared Radiative Properties of Heavily Doped Silicon Complex Gratings With Geometric Modifications

Ai-Hua Wang, Pei-feng Hsu, Yu-Bin Chen, Lin-Hua Liu

MNHT 2009; 355-362doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18193

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Topics: Cavities , Diffraction gratings , Modeling , Plasmons (Physics) , Polaritons , Resonance , Silicon

Effects of the Fractal Prefactor on the Optical Properties of Fractal Soot Aggregates

Fengshan Liu, David R. Snelling, Gregory J. Smallwood

MNHT 2009; 363-371doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18473

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Topics: Electromagnetic scattering , Fractals , Light scattering , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Soot

Experimental and Measurement Technologies in Micro/Nanoscale Transport

Design and Fabrication of Low-Voltage Twisting-Type Thermal Actuators for Micromirrors

Dong Hyun Kim, Seungho Park, Ohmyoung Kwon, Young Ki Choi, Joon Sik Lee

MNHT 2009; 373-375doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18038

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems

Study on the Heat Source and Heat Sink for Micro Thermoelectric Generator Device

Ruiyin Song, Xiancheng Wang

MNHT 2009; 377-382doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18067

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Topics: Generators , Heat , Heat sinks , Thermoelectric devices

Influence of Water Distribution and Evolution on Measurement Accuracy of Unconsolidated Porous Media Thermal Conductivity

Mingzhi Yu, Yuwang Liu, Xiaofeng Sui, Zhaohong Fang

MNHT 2009; 383-389doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18076

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Topics: Accuracy and precision , Porous materials , Thermal conductivity , Thermal conductivity measurement , Water , Water distribution

The Experimental Research and Numerical Simulation on Thermal Properties of Molten Salt at Melting Point

Yannan Liang, Jiemin Zhou, Ying Yang, Ye Wu, Yanyan He

MNHT 2009; 391-394doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18084

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Topics: Computer simulation , Melting point , Thermal properties , High temperature , Heat storage , Phase change materials , Phase interfaces , Thermal conductivity , Dynamic testing (Engineering) , Dynamic testing (Materials)

Thermal Image Analysis on the Axial Temperature Distribution of an AGHP (Axial Grooved Heat Pipe)

Ling Cheng, Hanzhong Tao

MNHT 2009; 395-403doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18105

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Topics: Heat pipes , Temperature distribution

Application of Thermoelectric Waste Heat Recovery From Automobiles

C. T. Hsu, D. J. Yao, B. Yu

MNHT 2009; 405-409doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18144

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Topics: Automobiles , Exhaust systems , Generators , Heat recovery

Fabrication and Experimental Characterization of Nanochannels

Vinh-Nguyen Phan, Nam-Trung Nguyen, Chun Yang

MNHT 2009; 411-414doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18158

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Topics: Experimental characterization , Manufacturing , Nanofluidics , Reactive-ion etching , Dimensions , Glass , Microchannels , Bonding , Borosilicate glasses , Etching

Surface Modifications of Bulk Micromachined Titanium Pillar Arrays: A Wick Material for Thin Flat Heat Pipes

Changsong Ding, Carl D. Meinhart, Noel C. MacDonald

MNHT 2009; 415-419doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18195

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Topics: Columns (Structural) , Condensers (steam plant) , Flat heat pipes , Heat pipes , Micromachining , Titanium , Wetting

Development of Robust Batch-Fabrication Process for High Performance SThM Probe and Quantitative Performance Evaluation

Kwangseok Hwang, Kyeongtae Kim, Jaehoon Chung, Ohmyoung Kwon, Byeonghee Lee, Joon Sik Lee, Seungho Park, Young Ki Choi

MNHT 2009; 421-425doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18218

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Topics: Manufacturing , Performance evaluation , Probes , Resolution (Optics)

Measuring the Thermal Contact Resistance of a Junction by T Type Probe Method

Jianli Wang, Ming Gu, Xing Zhang

MNHT 2009; 427-434doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18293

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Topics: Contact resistance , Junctions , Probes

Transient Thermo-Reflectance Method for Characterization of Thermal Interface Material Based on Carbon Nanotube Array

Yang Zhao, Rong-Shiuan Chu, Arun Majumdar

MNHT 2009; 435-442doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18306

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Thermoreflectance , Transients (Dynamics) , Bonding , Thermal conductivity , Thermal resistance , Density , Glass , Heating , Packing (Shipments)

Catastrophe Optics Method to Determine the Micro-Nano Size Profiles at TPL of Liquid Films on a Solid Surface

David F. Chao, J. B. McQuillen, J. M. Sankovic, Nengli Zhang

MNHT 2009; 443-449doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18335

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Topics: Hazardous substances , Liquid films , Optics

Nanoscale Thermal Transport Studied With Heterodyne Picosecond Thermoreflectance

Stefan Dilhaire, Jean-Michel Rampnoux, Stephane Grauby, Gilles Pernot, Gaetan Calbris

MNHT 2009; 451-456doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18338

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Topics: Lasers , Nanoscale phenomena , Probes , Pumps , Thermoreflectance

Carbon Nanotube Thermal Probe Using Platinum Nano Hot-Film

Koji Takahashi, Jun Hirotani, Satoshi Kai, Tatsuya Ikuta

MNHT 2009; 457-462doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18356

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Platinum , Probes , Sensors , Heat conduction , Heating , Vacuum , Heat , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems

Experimental Researches on Thermal Properties of Dielectric Thin Films With Weak Mechanical Intensity

Hongxia Gao, Jianzu Yu, Lei Yu

MNHT 2009; 463-468doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18457

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Topics: Size effect , Thermal properties , Thin films

Fabrication of Superhydrophobic Microstructures With Nanostructured Sidewalls Designed to Maximize Giant Liquid Slip

Choongyeop Lee, Chang-Jin “C. J. ” Kim

MNHT 2009; 469-476doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18535

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Topics: Coating processes , Coatings , Displacement , Etching , Fireplaces , Manufacturing , Microfabrication , Microscale devices , Nanoscale phenomena , Nanostructures

Opto-Chemical Ring Resonator Sensor Based on Morphology Dependent Resonances for Detecting Gas Odorant

Anisur Rahman

MNHT 2009; 477-481doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18537

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Topics: Resonance , Sensors , Biomedicine , Electromagnetic interference , Finite element analysis , Nanotechnology , Optical fiber , Simulation , Wave propagation , Waves

Computational Methods in Micro/Nanoscale Transport

Monte Carlo Simulations of Phonon Backscattering in Low-Sized Nanowires

Zan Wang, Yunfei Chen, Jiapeng Li, Ruijie Zhao, Yanyan Zhao

MNHT 2009; 483-486doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18008

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Topics: Backscattering , Engineering simulation , Nanowires , Phonons , Simulation , Surface roughness , Thermal conductivity

An Accurate and Stable Numerical Method for Solving a Micro Heat Transfer Model in a 1D N-Carrier System in Spherical Coordinates

Weizhong Dai, Da Yu Tzou

MNHT 2009; 487-496doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18043

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Topics: Heat transfer , Numerical analysis

A Numerical Investigation on Micro Particle Dynamics Near an Evaporating Meniscus

Zhenhai Pan, Hao Wang

MNHT 2009; 497-505doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18049

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Evaporation , Microparticles , Particulate matter

Thermal Conductivity of Carbon Nanotubes With Stone-Wales Defects

Wei Li, Yanhui Feng, Jia Peng, Xinxin Zhang

MNHT 2009; 507-511doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18063

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Thermal conductivity

An Investigation for the Usability of K-K Equations for Nano Porous Membranes

Junfeng Lu, Yang Chu, Wen-Qiang Lu

MNHT 2009; 513-518doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18088

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Filtration , Membranes , Molecular dynamics , Fluids , Microfiltration

Silicon Nanowire Conductance in the Ballistic Regime: Models and Simulation

David Lacroix, Karl Joulain, Jerome Muller, Gilles Parent

MNHT 2009; 519-526doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18111

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Topics: Electrical conductance , Nanowires , Silicon , Simulation

Analysis of Laminar Heat Transfer on Super-Hydrophobic Surface With Slip Velocity

Wei Sun, Yuhong Zhou, Xinxin Fan, Tianqing Liu

MNHT 2009; 527-534doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18155

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Topics: Heat transfer , Heat transfer coefficients , Thermal resistance , Heat flux , Temperature profiles , Convection , Fluids , Heat conduction , Microchannels

Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Relaxation and Heat Conduction in One-Dimensional FPU β Lattice

Quan-Wen Hou, Bing-Yang Cao, Zeng-Yuan Guo

MNHT 2009; 535-538doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18176

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Topics: Heat conduction , Molecular dynamics simulation , Relaxation (Physics) , Thermal conductivity , Equilibrium (Physics) , Heat flux , Phonons , Temperature , Simulation , Waves

Proper Cell Dimension and Number of Particles Per Cell for DSMC

Z. X. Sun, Y. L. He, W. Q. Tao

MNHT 2009; 539-544doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18191

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Topics: Dimensions , Particulate matter , Simulation , Simulation results , Flow (Dynamics) , Slip flow , Errors , High pressure (Physics) , Mean free path , Poiseuille flow

Determination of Loss Coefficients for Micro-Flow Devices: A Method Based on the Second Law Analysis (SLA)

H.-C. Zhang, B. Schmandt, H. Herwig

MNHT 2009; 545-552doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18192

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Topics: Entropy , Flow (Dynamics) , Laminar flow , Turbulence

Lattice Boltzmann Simulation of Micro Poiseuille Flow in Curved Rough Channels

Weizhong Li, Wenning Zhou

MNHT 2009; 553-558doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18222

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Topics: Lattice Boltzmann methods , Poiseuille flow , Simulation , Surface roughness

Heat and Mass Transfer of a Rarefied Gas in a Driven Micro-Cavity

X. J. Gu, B. John, G. H. Tang, D. R. Emerson

MNHT 2009; 559-568doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18236

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Topics: Cavities , Equilibrium (Physics) , Heat , Mass transfer , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas flow , Heat transfer , Mach number , Method of moments , Microscale devices

DSMC for Phonon Transport in Solid Thin Films

Mitsuhiro Matsumoto, Masaya Okano

MNHT 2009; 569-575doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18281

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Interfacial thermal resistance , Phonons , Thin films

Characterization of Surface Roughness Effects on Laminar Flow in Microchannels by Using Fractal Cantor Structures

Chengbin Zhang, Yongping Chen, Panpan Fu, Mingheng Shi

MNHT 2009; 577-582doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18374

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Topics: Fractals , Laminar flow , Microchannels , Surface roughness

Molecular Dynamics Studies of Heat and Stresses in Copper Substrate Scratch With Double-Walled Nano-Cones

Yun-Che Wang, Jun-Liang Chen, Chuan Chen, Yan-Chi Chen, Chi-Chuan Hwang

MNHT 2009; 583-585doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18378

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Topics: Copper , Heat , Molecular dynamics , Stress , Temperature , Heat transfer , Waves , Carbon nanotubes , Manufacturing , Nanoscale phenomena

Stress and Temperature Analysis of the Copper Substrate Indented With Nanotubes and Nanocones

Yun-Che Wang, Jun-Liang Chen, Ming-Liang Liao, Chuan Chen, Yan-Chi Chen, Chi-Chuan Hwang

MNHT 2009; 587-589doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18379

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Topics: Copper , Nanotubes , Stress , Temperature , Heat transfer , Buckling , Nanoscale phenomena , Resolution (Optics) , Shells , Stress analysis (Engineering)

Simulation and Experimental Investigation of Micro-Mixing Phenomena in the Microchannels

Yun-Long Shao

MNHT 2009; 591-598doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18392

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Topics: Lattice Boltzmann methods , Microchannels , Simulation

Multi-Scale Simulation of Nanoparticle Transport and Deposition in Tissue During a Nanofluid Injection Process

Di Su, Ronghui Ma, Liang Zhu, Maher Salloum

MNHT 2009; 599-606doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18419

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Topics: Biological tissues , Nanofluids , Nanoparticles , Simulation , Particulate matter , Shapes , Agar , Cancer , Coating processes , Coatings

Particle Simulation of Detonation in Microchannel

Yevgeniy A. Bondar, Mikhail S. Ivanov

MNHT 2009; 607-613doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18456

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Topics: Explosions , Microchannels , Particulate matter , Simulation

Conjugate Thermal Transport in Gas Flow in Long Rectangular Microchannels

Zhanyu Sun, Yogesh Jaluria

MNHT 2009; 615-623doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18458

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Topics: Gas flow , Heat flux , Microchannels

Numerical Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Micro Pulsating Water Jets for Cooling of Microchips

F. L. Hew, V. Timchenko, J. A. Reizes, E. Leonardi

MNHT 2009; 625-633doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18531

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Topics: Cooling , Heat transfer , Integrated circuits , Jets , Microchannels , Water , Actuators , Semiconductor wafers , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics)

Simulation of Spreading Dynamics of a EWOD Droplet With Dynamic Contact Angle and Contact Angle Hysteresis

Fangjun Hong, Ping Cheng, Zhen Sun, Huiying Wu

MNHT 2009; 635-641doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18558

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Topics: Drops , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Simulation , Excitation , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Oscillations

Micro/Nanoscale Interfacial Transport Phenomena

Unsteady Heat Transfer and Phase Changing Process Within Small Icing Water Droplets

Hui Hu, Zheyan Jin

MNHT 2009; 643-650doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18118

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Topics: Drops , Heat transfer , Temperature measurement , Water , Wind turbines

Numerical Simulation of Multiple Seeds Interaction During Three-Dimensional Dendritic Solidification With Fluid Flow

Ikroh Yoon, Seungwon Shin

MNHT 2009; 651-658doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18129

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Topics: Computer simulation , Fluid dynamics , Solidification

A Modified Thermal Boundary Resistance Model for FCC Structures

Ruijie Zhao, Yunfei Chen, Kedong Bi, Meihui Lin, Zan Wang

MNHT 2009; 659-665doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18175

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Topics: Electromagnetic scattering , Interfacial thermal resistance , Molecular dynamics simulation , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics)

Air Bubble Bursting Effect of Lotus Leaf

Jingming Wang, Yongmei Zheng, Fu-Qiang Nie, Jin Zhai, Lei Jiang

MNHT 2009; 667-674doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18240

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Topics: Bubbles , Nanostructures , Surface roughness

Precursor Film Formation Process Ahead Macroscopic Contact Line of Spreading Droplet on Smooth Substrate

Ichiro Ueno, Kanji Hirose, Yusuke Kizaki, Yoshiaki Kisara, Yoshizumi Fukuhara

MNHT 2009; 675-678doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18314

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Topics: Drops , Microscopy , Interferometers , Interferometry , Lasers , Liquid films , Lubrication theory , Semiconductor wafers

Hydrodynamic Study of an Oscillating Meniscus in a Square Mini-Channel

Yajuvendra Singh Shekhawat, Sameer Khandekar, Pradipta Kumar Panigrahi

MNHT 2009; 679-684doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18322

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Glass , Hydrodynamics , Microelectromechanical systems , Multiphase flow , Oscillating frequencies , Oscillations , Silicon , Slug flows

Thermal Resistance of Semiconductor Thin Films Predicted From Lattice Dynamics Calculations and Molecular Dynamics Simulations

E. S. Landry, A. J. H. McGaughey

MNHT 2009; 685-690doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18341

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Topics: Lattice dynamics , Molecular dynamics simulation , Semiconductors (Materials) , Thermal resistance , Thin films , Bulk solids , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Design , Energy conversion , Energy gap

Microbubble Formation in Abrupt Condensation of Vapor Bubble Exposed to Subcooled Pool

Yasusuke Hattori, Ichiro Ueno

MNHT 2009; 691-695doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18371

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Topics: Bubbles , Condensation , Subcooling , Vapors , Boiling , Critical heat flux , Cooling , Emissions , Heat exchangers , Heat flux

Effect of Mesoscopic Structure of Interface on Heat and Mass Transfer in a Partially Porous Cavity

Baoming Chen, Li Wang, Fang Liu, Heming Yun, Wenguang Geng

MNHT 2009; 699-705doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18372

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Topics: Cavities , Fluids , Heat , Mass transfer , Mesoscopic systems , Stress

Rarefaction Effect on the Characteristics of Micro Gas Journal Bearings

Haijun Zhang, Qin Yang

MNHT 2009; 707-712doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18408

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Topics: Finite difference methods , Journal bearings , Knudsen number , Bearings , Stress , Clearances (Engineering) , Pressure , Boundary-value problems , Machinery , Microelectromechanical systems

Thermal and Phase Change Characteristics of Self-Assembled PAO Nanoemulsion Fluids

J. J. Xu, X. Liu, B. Yang, Thanh Tran

MNHT 2009; 713-716doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18476

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Topics: Fluids , Self-assembly , Thermal conductivity , Convection , Temperature , Explosives , Heat of vaporization , Heat transfer , Particulate matter , Sound waves

Superhydrophobic Friction Reduction Microtextured Surfaces

Tae Jin Kim, Carlos H. Hidrovo

MNHT 2009; 717-724doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18500

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Topics: Friction , Flow (Dynamics) , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Fluids , Microfluidics , Pressure drop , Columns (Structural) , Creeping flow , Drag reduction , Flat plates

Effects of Nanofluids on Droplet Evaporation and Wetting on Nanoporous Superhydrophobic Surfaces

Rajesh Leeladhar, Wei Xu, Chang-Hwan Choi

MNHT 2009; 725-733doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18551

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Topics: Drops , Evaporation , Nanofluids , Wetting

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