Proceedings Papers

Biomedical

An Integrated Platform for Single Molecule Free Solution Hydrodynamic Separation Using Yoctomoles of DNA and Picoliter Samples

Kelvin J. Liu, Tushar D. Rane, Yi Zhang, Cyrus W. Beh, Sarah M. Friedrich, Dong Jin Shin, Tza-Huei Wang

ICNMM 2012; 1-5https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73154

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View Articletitled, An Integrated Platform for Single Molecule Free Solution Hydrodynamic Separation Using Yoctomoles of DNA and Picoliter Samples

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Topics: DNA , Separation (Technology) , Coatings , Electrophoresis , Fluorescence , Instrumentation , Lasers , Microchannels , Microfluidics , Noise (Sound)

Micro Particle Image Velocimetry and Numerical Investigation of Micro Couette Blood Flow

R. Mehri, C. Mavriplis, M. Fenech

ICNMM 2012; 7-16https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73177

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View Articletitled, Micro Particle Image Velocimetry and Numerical Investigation of Micro Couette Blood Flow

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Topics: Blood flow , Microparticles , Blood , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Design , Shear rate , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Dimensions

A QCM-Based Lab-on-a-Chip Device for Real Time Characterization of Shear-Induced Platelets Adhesion and Aggregation

Hongwei Sun, Pengtao Wang, Moli Liu, Jin Xu

ICNMM 2012; 17-22https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73205

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View Articletitled, A QCM-Based Lab-on-a-Chip Device for Real Time Characterization of Shear-Induced Platelets Adhesion and Aggregation

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Topics: Adhesion , Platelets , Shear (Mechanics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Proteins , Sensors , Blood , Bonding , Cardiovascular system , Electrodes

Energy Harvesting for Powering Biomedical Devices

Edwar Romero

ICNMM 2012; 23-27https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73317

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View Articletitled, Energy Harvesting for Powering Biomedical Devices

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Topics: Biomedicine , Energy harvesting , Batteries , Cordage , Fuels , Glucose , Kinetic energy , Medical devices , Patient monitoring , Patient treatment

Boiling and Condensation

Flow Boiling Heat Transfer of R134a in a Microchannel Heat Sink

Francisco J. do Nascimento, Hugo L. S. L. Leão, Gherhardt Ribatski

ICNMM 2012; 29-38https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73026

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View Articletitled, Flow Boiling Heat Transfer of R134a in a Microchannel Heat Sink

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat sinks , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Flat heat pipes , Superheating , Nucleate boiling , Subcooling , Flux (Metallurgy)

A Separated-Flow Model for Predicting Flow Boiling Critical Heat Flux and Pressure Drop Characteristics in Microchannels

Tie Jun Zhang, Siyu Chen, Evelyn N. Wang

ICNMM 2012; 39-48https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73046

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View Articletitled, A Separated-Flow Model for Predicting Flow Boiling Critical Heat Flux and Pressure Drop Characteristics in Microchannels

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Topics: Boiling , Critical heat flux , Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Pressure drop , Cooling , Electronics , Photonics , Two-phase flow , Design

Multiphase Submerged Jet Impingement Cooling Utilizing Nanostructured Plates

Ebru Demir, Ali Kosar, Turker Izci, Osman Yavuz Perk, Muhsincan Sesen, Wisam Khudhayer, Tansel Karabacak

ICNMM 2012; 49-56https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73062

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View Articletitled, Multiphase Submerged Jet Impingement Cooling Utilizing Nanostructured Plates

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Topics: Impingement cooling , Plates (structures) , Heat , Water , Aluminum , Jets , Nozzles , Boiling , Cooling , Copper

Pre-Calculation of Evaporation of Water in Parallel Microchannels Using Measurable Fluid Inlet Conditions

Stefan Maikowske, Juergen J. Brandner, Roland Dittmeyer

ICNMM 2012; 57-62https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73064

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View Articletitled, Pre-Calculation of Evaporation of Water in Parallel Microchannels Using Measurable Fluid Inlet Conditions

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Topics: Evaporation , Fluids , Microchannels , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Bubbles , Fluid dynamics , Flux (Metallurgy) , Heat

Simulation on the Flow and Heat Transfer Characteristics of Confined Bubbles in Micro-Channels

Qingming Liu, Björn Palm, Henryk Anglart

ICNMM 2012; 63-70https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73108

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View Articletitled, Simulation on the Flow and Heat Transfer Characteristics of Confined Bubbles in Micro-Channels

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Topics: Bubbles , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Simulation , Convection , Heat flux , Shapes , Construction , Evaporation

Heat Transfer Enhancement During Pool Boiling of Water Over Horizontal and Vertical Tubes With Micro Structured Surfaces

Jeet S. Mehta, Satish G. Kandlikar

ICNMM 2012; 71-80https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73175

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View Articletitled, Heat Transfer Enhancement During Pool Boiling of Water Over Horizontal and Vertical Tubes With Micro Structured Surfaces

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Topics: Heat transfer , Pool boiling , Water , Bubbles , Boilers , Cooling , Drugs , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Heat , Lasers

Experimental Study on the Effect of Synthetic Jets on Flow Boiling Heat Transfer in Microchannels

Ruixian Fang, Jamil Khan

ICNMM 2012; 81-89https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73235

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study on the Effect of Synthetic Jets on Flow Boiling Heat Transfer in Microchannels

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Topics: Boiling , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Jets , Microchannels , Two-phase flow

Digital Microfluidics

Microfluidic Combinatorial Screening Platform

Helena Zec, Tushar D. Rane, Wen-Chy Chu, Tza-Huei Wang

ICNMM 2012; 91-96https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73159

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View Articletitled, Microfluidic Combinatorial Screening Platform

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Topics: Microfluidics , Drops , Assaying , Forensic sciences , Synchronization

Photothermal Marangoni Convection for the Usage of Characterized Droplet Manipulation in Microfluidic Chip

Masahiro Motosuke, Asami Hoshi, Shinji Honami

ICNMM 2012; 97-102https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73304

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View Articletitled, Photothermal Marangoni Convection for the Usage of Characterized Droplet Manipulation in Microfluidic Chip

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Topics: Convection , Drops , Microfluidics , Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Nozzles , Surface tension , Excitation , Flow control

Electrokinetic Flows

Experimental Investigation of the Electrokinetic Flow in Microchannels With Internal Electrodes

Carsten Gizewski, Peter Ehrhard

ICNMM 2012; 103-111https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73075

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of the Electrokinetic Flow in Microchannels With Internal Electrodes

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Topics: Electrodes , Electrokinetics , Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Glass , Electroosmosis , Electric fields , Microparticles , Particulate matter , Computer simulation

Design of Tree-Shaped Microchannel Networks Submitted to Simultaneous Pressure Driven and Electro-Osmotic Flows

Christine Barrot, Stéphane Colin

ICNMM 2012; 113-121https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73104

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View Articletitled, Design of Tree-Shaped Microchannel Networks Submitted to Simultaneous Pressure Driven and Electro-Osmotic Flows

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Topics: Design , Electroosmosis , Microchannels , Pressure , Bifurcation , Cooling , Dimensions , Electric potential , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers

Electronics Cooling

Numerical Modelling of Nanofluid Heat Transfer Inside a Microchannel Heat Sink

Benjamin Rimbault, Cong Tam Nguyen, Nicolas Galanis

ICNMM 2012; 123-132https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73004

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View Articletitled, Numerical Modelling of Nanofluid Heat Transfer Inside a Microchannel Heat Sink

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Topics: Heat sinks , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Modeling , Nanofluids , Water

Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Simulations of the Cooling-Water Channel in a Tera-Hertz Radiation Detector

Usama Tohid, Arturo Pacheco-Vega, Rodion Tikhoplav, Marcos Ruelas

ICNMM 2012; 133-139https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73272

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View Articletitled, Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Simulations of the Cooling-Water Channel in a Tera-Hertz Radiation Detector

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Topics: Cooling , Engineering simulation , Fluid dynamics , Heat transfer , Radiation detectors , Simulation , Water , Temperature , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Lasers

Micro-Flows in Fuel Cells

Study on Water Transport Phenomena Through Micro-Porous Layers in PEFC

Takemi Chikahisa, Yutaka Tabe, Kazumasa Kadowaki

ICNMM 2012; 141-147https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73063

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View Articletitled, Study on Water Transport Phenomena Through Micro-Porous Layers in PEFC

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Topics: Transport phenomena , Water , Floods , Ice , Temperature , Water distribution , Catalysts , Electrolytes , Freezing , Fuel cells

Sensitivity Analysis of Mass Transport Properties of Gas Diffusion Layers of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells

Siddiq Husain Tahseen, Abbas S. Milani, Mina Hoorfar

ICNMM 2012; 149-155https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73107

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View Articletitled, Sensitivity Analysis of Mass Transport Properties of Gas Diffusion Layers of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells

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Topics: Gas diffusion layers , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Sensitivity analysis , Decision making , Design , Engineers , Entropy , Mass transfer , Permeability , Porosity

Performance Improvements by Embedded Thin Film Current Collectors for Microfluidic Fuel Cells With Porous Electrodes

Jin Wook Lee, Erik Kjeang

ICNMM 2012; 157-162https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73162

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View Articletitled, Performance Improvements by Embedded Thin Film Current Collectors for Microfluidic Fuel Cells With Porous Electrodes

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Topics: Electrodes , Fuel cells , Microfluidics , Thin films , Contact resistance , Carbon , Design , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Flow (Dynamics) , Lithography

Evaluation of Lattice Boltzmann Method for Reaction-Diffusion Process in a Porous SOFC Anode Microstructure

Hedvig Paradis, Bengt Sundén

ICNMM 2012; 163-171https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73163

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Lattice Boltzmann Method for Reaction-Diffusion Process in a Porous SOFC Anode Microstructure

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Topics: Anodes , Diffusion (Physics) , Lattice Boltzmann methods , Matlab , Microscale devices , Porous materials , Solid oxide fuel cells , Transport processes

A Preliminary Study for 3D Numerical Simulation of a Through-Plane Temperature Profile in a PEMFC Incorporating Coolant Channels

Mustafa Koz, Satish G. Kandlikar

ICNMM 2012; 173-182https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73182

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View Articletitled, A Preliminary Study for 3D Numerical Simulation of a Through-Plane Temperature Profile in a PEMFC Incorporating Coolant Channels

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Topics: Computer simulation , Coolants , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Temperature profiles , Gas diffusion layers , Heat pipes , Vapors , Water , Design , Temperature

Gas Flow

Thermal Transpiration Flow in Annular Microchannels

Peyman Taheri, Majid Bahrami

ICNMM 2012; 183-193https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73006

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View Articletitled, Thermal Transpiration Flow in Annular Microchannels

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Transpiration , Annulus , Boundary layers , Gases , Heat transfer , Temperature gradient

Modelling Transsonic Flows Through Ring-Shape Thruster Geometries With DSMC

Rodion Groll, Fabian Fastabend, Hans J. Rath

ICNMM 2012; 195-204https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73027

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View Articletitled, Modelling Transsonic Flows Through Ring-Shape Thruster Geometries With DSMC

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Shapes , Nozzles , Boundary-value problems , Equilibrium (Physics) , Finite volume methods , Simulation results , Approximation , Collisions (Physics)

Numerical Simulation of Thermal Transpiration in the Slip Flow Regime With Curved Walls

Vlasios Leontidis, Lucien Baldas, Stéphane Colin

ICNMM 2012; 205-212https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73034

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Thermal Transpiration in the Slip Flow Regime With Curved Walls

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Topics: Computer simulation , Curved walls , Slip flow , Transpiration , Boundary-value problems , Creep , Modeling , Simulation , Computational fluid dynamics , Design

Numerical Investigation of Rough Surfaces: Coupling Approach

Olga Rovenskaya, Giulio Croce

ICNMM 2012; 213-220https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73068

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View Articletitled, Numerical Investigation of Rough Surfaces: Coupling Approach

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Topics: Surface roughness , Flow (Dynamics) , Mach number , Flux (Metallurgy) , Geometry , Kinetic energy , Knudsen number , Microchannels , Numerical analysis , Poiseuille flow

Analysis of Gaseous Flows in Minichannels by Molecular Tagging Velocimetry

Feriel Samouda, Christine Barrot, Stéphane Colin, Lucien Baldas, Nicolas Laurien

ICNMM 2012; 221-228https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73125

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Gaseous Flows in Minichannels by Molecular Tagging Velocimetry

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Topics: Gas flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Atmospheric pressure , Boundary-value problems , Internal flow , Pressure , Slip flow , Visualization

Monte Carlo Simulations to Determine Effective Gas Diffusivity of an Actual Porous Medium Image Obtained From Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscopy

Jerry Joseph, Naga Siva Kumar Gunda, Sushanta K. Mitra

ICNMM 2012; 229-234https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73169

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View Articletitled, Monte Carlo Simulations to Determine Effective Gas Diffusivity of an Actual Porous Medium Image Obtained From Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscopy

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Topics: Focused ion beams , Porous materials , Scanning electron microscopy , Simulation , Solid oxide fuel cells , Electrodes , Porosity , Computation , Chaos , Computer simulation

Microfluidics Based Impinger for Air Sampling

Minghao Song, Hongwei Sun

ICNMM 2012; 235-240https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73230

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View Articletitled, Microfluidics Based Impinger for Air Sampling

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Topics: Microfluidics , Particulate matter , Bubbles , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Filters , Glass , Glues , Hydrophobicity , Latex , Leakage

Transitional and Turbulent Convective Heat Transfer of Compressible Gas Flows Through Microtubes

Yahui Yang, Chungpyo Hong, Gian Luca Morini, Yutaka Asako, Marco Lorenzini, Juergen J. Brandner

ICNMM 2012; 241-250https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73261

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View Articletitled, Transitional and Turbulent Convective Heat Transfer of Compressible Gas Flows Through Microtubes

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Topics: Convection , Gas flow , Turbulence , Compressibility , Fluids , Forced convection , Temperature , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Energy conversion , Flow (Dynamics)

Evaluation of Nusselt Number for a Flow in a Microtube With Second-Order Model Including Thermal Creep

Barbaros Çetin

ICNMM 2012; 251-256https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73321

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Nusselt Number for a Flow in a Microtube With Second-Order Model Including Thermal Creep

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Topics: Creep , Flow (Dynamics) , Boundary-value problems , Energy dissipation , Fluids , Heat conduction , Heat flux , Knudsen number , Microscale devices , Slip flow

General Papers

Forced Convection in Micro-Channel With Synthetic Jet: Effect of Operating Frequency

Ann Lee, Victoria Timchenko, Guan H. Yeoh, John A. Reizes

ICNMM 2012; 257-266https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73020

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View Articletitled, Forced Convection in Micro-Channel With Synthetic Jet: Effect of Operating Frequency

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Topics: Forced convection , Microchannels

3D Numerical Analysis of Heat Transfer in a Low Reynolds Number Microturbine Cascade

M. Omri, S. Moreau, L. G. Fréchette

ICNMM 2012; 267-274https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73054

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View Articletitled, 3D Numerical Analysis of Heat Transfer in a Low Reynolds Number Microturbine Cascade

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Topics: Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Heat transfer , Microelectromechanical systems , Microturbines , Numerical analysis , Reynolds number , Vortices , Wake turbulence , Blades , Flow (Dynamics)

The Effect of the Laser Beam Wavelength and Pulse Width on Micro Grooving: Comparison of Nanosecond and Femtosecond Laser

Shinri Nonaka, Tastuhiro Mori, Yasuyuki Takata, Masamichi Kohno

ICNMM 2012; 275-280https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73135

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View Articletitled, The Effect of the Laser Beam Wavelength and Pulse Width on Micro Grooving: Comparison of Nanosecond and Femtosecond Laser

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Topics: Laser beams , Lasers , Wavelength , Machining , Wear , Cathode ray oscilloscopes , Composite materials , Drilling , Electron beams , Fluids

Fabrication of a Microstructure-Enhanced Surface Area Solar Thermal Collector

E. Ogbonnaya, S. Chukwu, D. Wood, L. Weiss

ICNMM 2012; 281-286https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73180

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View Articletitled, Fabrication of a Microstructure-Enhanced Surface Area Solar Thermal Collector

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Topics: Absorption , Coating processes , Coatings , Design , Energy generation , Energy sustainability , Manufacturing , Microchannels , Microelectromechanical systems , Microfabrication

Ten Stage Knudsen Gas Pump

Stephanie D. Miles, Shamus McNamara, Kunal Pharas

ICNMM 2012; 287-293https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73209

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View Articletitled, Ten Stage Knudsen Gas Pump

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Topics: Pumps , Membranes , Pressure , Electrical measurement , Flow (Dynamics) , Transpiration , Ceramics , Gas flow , Pressure gradient , Temperature gradient

On the Kinetics of Formation of Hollow Poly(Lactic Acid) Microcapsules Fabricated From Microbubble Templates

Jay J. Molino, Hirofumi Daiguji, Fumio Takemura

ICNMM 2012; 295-302https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73257

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View Articletitled, On the Kinetics of Formation of Hollow Poly(Lactic Acid) Microcapsules Fabricated From Microbubble Templates

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Topics: Biodegradation , Bubbles , Diffusion (Physics) , Drops , Flow (Dynamics) , Manufacturing , Microbubbles , Molecular weight , Polymers , Rheology

Heat Transfer

Mixing, Reaction and Heat Transfer in a Pulsatile Flow Microreactor: Infrared Measurements

Houssein Ammar, Bertrand Garnier, Ahmed Ould El Moctar, Hassan Peerhossaini

ICNMM 2012; 303-309https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73103

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View Articletitled, Mixing, Reaction and Heat Transfer in a Pulsatile Flow Microreactor: Infrared Measurements

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Glass , Heat , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Microfluidics , Microscale devices , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Pulsatile flow

An Experimental Study on Heat Transfer Performance of Iron Oxide Based Ferrofluids

Evrim Kurtoglu, Alihan Kaya, Havva Funda Yagci Acar, Ali Kosar

ICNMM 2012; 311-316https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73126

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View Articletitled, An Experimental Study on Heat Transfer Performance of Iron Oxide Based Ferrofluids

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Topics: Ferrofluids , Heat transfer , Iron , Nanofluids , Fluids , Intermolecular forces , Magnetite , Microchannels , Nanoparticles , Particulate matter

Analytical and Hybrid Solutions for Heat Transfer in Combined Electroosmotic and Pressure-Driven Flows

L. A. Sphaier

ICNMM 2012; 317-326https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73185

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View Articletitled, Analytical and Hybrid Solutions for Heat Transfer in Combined Electroosmotic and Pressure-Driven Flows

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Pressure , Diffusion (Physics) , Electroosmosis , Energy dissipation , Heat conduction , Heating , Joules , Microchannels

A Heat Transfer in Iso-Thermal Triangular Channel Filled With Porous Media

S. Negin Mortazavi, Fatemeh Hassanipour

ICNMM 2012; 327-331https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73186

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View Articletitled, A Heat Transfer in Iso-Thermal Triangular Channel Filled With Porous Media

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Topics: Heat transfer , Porous materials

Pool Boiling Heat Transfer Over Microchannel Surfaces With Ethanol at Atmospheric Pressure

Ankit Kalani, Satish G. Kandlikar

ICNMM 2012; 333-339https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73188

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View Articletitled, Pool Boiling Heat Transfer Over Microchannel Surfaces With Ethanol at Atmospheric Pressure

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Topics: Atmospheric pressure , Ethanol , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Pool boiling , Heat , Temperature , Boiling , Computer cooling , Cooling

Numerical Investigations of Digitized Heat Transfer

Peter Zhang, Kamran Mohseni

ICNMM 2012; 341-351https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73297

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View Articletitled, Numerical Investigations of Digitized Heat Transfer

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Topics: Heat transfer , Drops , Reynolds number , Computer simulation , Electronic components , Electronics , Flow (Dynamics) , Hardware , Heat , Pipes

Interfacial Phenomena at Micro and Nanoscale

CFD Modeling of Droplet Flows in Microchannels in Slip Flow Regime

Janneth M. García, Saira F. Pineda, Armando J. Blanco

ICNMM 2012; 353-357https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73193

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View Articletitled, CFD Modeling of Droplet Flows in Microchannels in Slip Flow Regime

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Drops , Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Modeling , Slip flow , Pressure drop , Reynolds number , Boundary-value problems , Computer simulation

Hydrophobicity of Nanostructured Films Characterized by a Quartz Crystal Microbalance

Pengtao Wang, Majid Charmchi, Mengyan Shen, Hongwei Sun

ICNMM 2012; 359-366https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73202

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View Articletitled, Hydrophobicity of Nanostructured Films Characterized by a Quartz Crystal Microbalance

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Topics: Hydrophobicity , Quartz crystals , Mechanical impedance , Polymers , Coating processes , Coatings , Electrospinning , Lithography , Nanofibers , Nanoscale phenomena

Numerical Simulations of Hydrodynamics and Heat Transfer in Wavy Falling Liquid Films on Vertical and Inclined Walls

Hongyi Yu, Tatiana Gambaryan-Roisman, Peter Stephan

ICNMM 2012; 367-375https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73269

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulations of Hydrodynamics and Heat Transfer in Wavy Falling Liquid Films on Vertical and Inclined Walls

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Topics: Computer simulation , Heat transfer , Hydrodynamics , Liquid films , Waves , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Boundary-value problems , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow instability , Fluids

Lab-on-a-Chip

A Method to Measure Viscosity of Fluids in Microchannels

Lichao Pan, Paulo E. Arratia

ICNMM 2012; 377-382https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73168

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View Articletitled, A Method to Measure Viscosity of Fluids in Microchannels

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Topics: Fluids , Microchannels , Viscosity , Microfluidics , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Pressure , Membranes , Particulate matter , Rheometers , Shear (Mechanics)

Single-Phase Liquid Flow

Temperature Dependent Viscosity and Thermal Conductivity Effects on the Laminar Forced Convection in Straight Microchannels

Stefano Del Giudice, Stefano Savino, Carlo Nonino

ICNMM 2012; 383-392https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73035

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View Articletitled, Temperature Dependent Viscosity and Thermal Conductivity Effects on the Laminar Forced Convection in Straight Microchannels

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Topics: Forced convection , Microchannels , Temperature , Thermal conductivity , Viscosity , Energy dissipation , Fluids , Temperature effects , Boundary-value problems , Cross section (Physics)

Effectiveness Analysis of Non-Mechanical Micro-Valvular Conduit in Single Phase Flow

Bong Joo Lee, J. R. Culham

ICNMM 2012; 393-403https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73045

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View Articletitled, Effectiveness Analysis of Non-Mechanical Micro-Valvular Conduit in Single Phase Flow

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Engineering simulation , Fluids , Geometry , Pumps , Simulation , Valves , Computer simulation

Parameter Optimization for a Better Heat Distribution in a Microchannel Surface Cooler

Natrah Kamaruzaman, Juergen J. Brandner

ICNMM 2012; 405-410https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73121

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View Articletitled, Parameter Optimization for a Better Heat Distribution in a Microchannel Surface Cooler

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Topics: Heat , Microchannels , Optimization

Creeping Flow Through Microchannels With Integrated Micro-Pillars

Ali Tamayol, Naga S. K. Gunda, Mohsen Akbari, Sushanta K. Mitra, Majid Bahrami

ICNMM 2012; 411-417https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73199

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View Articletitled, Creeping Flow Through Microchannels With Integrated Micro-Pillars

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Topics: Columns (Structural) , Creeping flow , Microchannels , Porous materials , Pressure drop

Harnessing Chaotic Flow Effects in Microscale Natural Convection to Achieve Accelerated Biochemistry

Victor M. Ugaz

ICNMM 2012; 419-422https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73212

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View Articletitled, Harnessing Chaotic Flow Effects in Microscale Natural Convection to Achieve Accelerated Biochemistry

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Topics: Biochemistry , Flow (Dynamics) , Microscale devices , Natural convection , Design , Buoyancy , DNA , Electricity (Physics) , Fluids , Temperature gradient

Numerical Study of the Impact of Manifold and Microchannel Geometry on Flow Uniformity and Pressure Characteristics Within a Parallel Microchannel Array

Mahshid Mohammadi, Kendra Sharp, Goran Jovanovic, Brian Paul

ICNMM 2012; 423-433https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73233

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View Articletitled, Numerical Study of the Impact of Manifold and Microchannel Geometry on Flow Uniformity and Pressure Characteristics Within a Parallel Microchannel Array

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry , Manifolds , Microchannels , Pressure , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Design , Diffusion (Physics) , Engineering simulation

Single-Phase Heat Transfer in a Multiport Minichannel Tube-in-Tube Heat Exchanger

Jatuporn Kaew-On, Somchai Wongwises

ICNMM 2012; 435-441https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73245

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View Articletitled, Single-Phase Heat Transfer in a Multiport Minichannel Tube-in-Tube Heat Exchanger

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Heat exchangers , Heat transfer

Mass Transfer

Laminar Forced Convection Mass Transfer to Ordered and Disordered Single Layer Arrays of Micro-Spheres

D. Ambesi, C. R. Kleijn

ICNMM 2012; 443-451https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73022

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View Articletitled, Laminar Forced Convection Mass Transfer to Ordered and Disordered Single Layer Arrays of Micro-Spheres

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Topics: Forced convection , Mass transfer , Reynolds number , Cross-flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry

Advanced Topics in Microfluidics

Microfluidic Valve Arrays in Thermoplastic Devices

Z. Hugh Fan, Pan Gu, Shancy Augustine, Ke Liu, Harvy Freitag, Toshikazu Nishida

ICNMM 2012; 453-458https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73021

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View Articletitled, Microfluidic Valve Arrays in Thermoplastic Devices

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Topics: Microfluidics , Valves , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Elastomers , Separation (Technology) , Biocompatibility , Blocks (Building materials) , Bonding , Contamination , Copolymers

Micro-Heat Exchangers

Development of a Microchannel Heat Exchanger for Aerospace Applications

Hal Strumpf, Zia Mirza

ICNMM 2012; 459-467https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73043

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View Articletitled, Development of a Microchannel Heat Exchanger for Aerospace Applications

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Topics: Aerospace industry , Heat exchangers , Microchannels , Design , Heat transfer , Optimization , Pressure drop , Testing , Weight (Mass)

Simulation of Constant Pressure and Flow Rate Through Mini-Channels Inserted Into Distribution Systems (WDS)

Muinul H. Banna, Homayoun Najjaran, Rehan Sadiq, Manuel J. Rodriguez, Syed A. Imran, Mina Hoorfar

ICNMM 2012; 469-473https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73216

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View Articletitled, Simulation of Constant Pressure and Flow Rate Through Mini-Channels Inserted Into Distribution Systems (WDS)

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Simulation , Sensors , Water quality monitoring , Design , Water distribution , Atmospheric pressure , Leakage , Steady state

Micromixers

Numerical Investigation of Liquids Mixing in Pin-Finned Microchannels

Haleh Shafeie, Omid Abouali, Khosrow Jafarpur, Goodarz Ahmadi

ICNMM 2012; 475-479https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73255

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View Articletitled, Numerical Investigation of Liquids Mixing in Pin-Finned Microchannels

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Topics: Microchannels , Fins , Differential equations , Flow (Dynamics) , Navier-Stokes equations , Pins (Engineering) , Reynolds number

Enhanced Convective Mixing and Residence Time Distribution in Advanced Micromixers

Maximilian Fischer, Norbert Kockmann

ICNMM 2012; 481-488https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73275

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View Articletitled, Enhanced Convective Mixing and Residence Time Distribution in Advanced Micromixers

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Microchannels , Mixing quality , Vortices

Experimental Investigation of Mixing in a T-Channel for Asymmetric Inlet Conditions

Manjunath Basavarajappa, John Elsnab, Susan Thomas, Timothy A. Ameel

ICNMM 2012; 489-499https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73277

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of Mixing in a T-Channel for Asymmetric Inlet Conditions

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Topics: Dimensions , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluorescence , Geometry , Jets , Junctions , Lasers , Microscale devices , Reynolds number , Turbulence

Microsensors, Miniaturized Refrigeration Systems

Two Phase Flow Patterns and Cooling Power of Mixed Refrigerant in Micro Cryogenic Coolers

Ryan Lewis, Hayley Schneider, Yunda Wang, Ray Radebaugh, Y. C. Lee

ICNMM 2012; 501-506https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73110

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View Articletitled, Two Phase Flow Patterns and Cooling Power of Mixed Refrigerant in Micro Cryogenic Coolers

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Topics: Coolers , Cooling , Refrigerants , Two-phase flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Vapors , Temperature , Cycles , Slug flows , Bubbles

MD Simulation of Microscale and Nanoscale Phenomena

DSMC Simulations of Squeeze Film Between a Micro Beam Undergoing Large Amplitude Oscillations and a Substrate

Nadim A. Diab, Issam A. Lakkis

ICNMM 2012; 507-516https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73138

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View Articletitled, DSMC Simulations of Squeeze Film Between a Micro Beam Undergoing Large Amplitude Oscillations and a Substrate

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Topics: Microbeams , Oscillations , Simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Switches , Equilibrium (Physics) , Film thickness , Fluids , Gases

Kinetic Analysis on Nanoparticle Condensation by Molecular Dynamics

Donguk Suh, Kenji Yasuoka

ICNMM 2012; 517-521https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73140

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View Articletitled, Kinetic Analysis on Nanoparticle Condensation by Molecular Dynamics

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Topics: Condensation , Molecular dynamics , Nanoparticles , Nucleation (Physics) , Dimensions , Particulate matter

A Multi-Scale Method for Modeling Nanochannel Flows

Matthew K. Borg, Duncan A. Lockerby, Jason M. Reese

ICNMM 2012; 523-531https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73141

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View Articletitled, A Multi-Scale Method for Modeling Nanochannel Flows

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Molecular dynamics , Molecular dynamics simulation , Separation (Technology) , Fluids , Geometry , Simulation results

Dynamic Wetting on Moving Surfaces: A Molecular Dynamics Study

Konstantinos Ritos, Nishanth Dongari, Yonghao Zhang, Jason M. Reese

ICNMM 2012; 533-540https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73179

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Wetting on Moving Surfaces: A Molecular Dynamics Study

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Topics: Molecular dynamics , Wetting , Drops , Graphite , Silicon , Water , Bonding , Boundary-value problems , Density , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Nanofluidics

Flow Through Nano Porous Media: Defining a Benchmark Scenario

Marc-Florian Uth, Heinz Herwig

ICNMM 2012; 541-547https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73067

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View Articletitled, Flow Through Nano Porous Media: Defining a Benchmark Scenario

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Porous materials , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Lattice Boltzmann methods , Molecular dynamics

Fractal Patterns in the Nanofluidic Sessile Droplet Drying

Alexandru Crivoi, Fei Duan

ICNMM 2012; 549-554https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73112

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View Articletitled, Fractal Patterns in the Nanofluidic Sessile Droplet Drying

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Topics: Drops , Drying , Fractals , Nanofluidics , Simulation , Nanoparticles , Chemical potential , Dimensions , Evaporation , Mesoscopic systems

Simulations of Forced Convection Heat Transfer of Nanofluids in Parallel-Plate Microchannels Using Dissipative Particle Dynamics

Toru Yamada, Yutaka Asako, Chungpyo Hong, Mohammad Faghri

ICNMM 2012; 555-561https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73225

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View Articletitled, Simulations of Forced Convection Heat Transfer of Nanofluids in Parallel-Plate Microchannels Using Dissipative Particle Dynamics

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Topics: Engineering simulation , Forced convection , Microchannels , Nanofluids , Particle dynamics , Simulation , Boundary-value problems , Nanoparticles , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature

Aggregation Inducing Abnormal Viscosity Increase in Graphite Nanofluids

T. F. Wong, A. Crivoi, Fei Duan

ICNMM 2012; 563-568https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73306

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View Articletitled, Aggregation Inducing Abnormal Viscosity Increase in Graphite Nanofluids

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Topics: Graphite , Nanofluids , Viscosity , Shear rate , Fluids , Nanoparticles , Particulate matter , Shear (Mechanics) , Fittings , Scanning electron microscopes

Novel Applications

Development of Plasma Textile for Nanoparticle Filtration and Bacterial Deactivation

Ivan A. Kuznetsov, Warren Jasper, Srinivasan Rasipuram, Andrey V. Kuznetsov, Alan Brown, Alexei V. Saveliev

ICNMM 2012; 569-578https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73019

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View Articletitled, Development of Plasma Textile for Nanoparticle Filtration and Bacterial Deactivation

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Topics: Filtration , Nanoparticles , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Textiles , Electrodes , Bacteria , Filters , Testing , Condensation , Electric fields

Characterization of Ion Transport and -Sorption in a Carbon Based Porous Electrode for Desalination Purposes

Rebecca L. Clifton, Carlos A. Rios Perez, Rachel Naylor, Carlos Hidrovo

ICNMM 2012; 579-587https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73183

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View Articletitled, Characterization of Ion Transport and -Sorption in a Carbon Based Porous Electrode for Desalination Purposes

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Topics: Carbon , Electrodes , Sorption , Desorption , Water , Energy recovery , Cycles , Electric current , Electric fields , Electrical conductivity

Photonics in Fluidics

In-Line Characterization of Micro-Droplets Based on Partial Light Reflection at the Solid-Liquid Interface

Emanuel Weber, Dietmar Puchberger-Enengl, Michael J. Vellekoop

ICNMM 2012; 589-595https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73155

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View Articletitled, In-Line Characterization of Micro-Droplets Based on Partial Light Reflection at the Solid-Liquid Interface

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Topics: Drops , Light reflection , Signals , Refractive index , Deflection , Design , DNA , Junctions , Light sources , Proteins

Surface Tension Driven Transport Processes

A Pore-Network Model for Capillary-Driven Flows Inside Porous Media

Mehdi Shahraeeni, Mina Hoorfar

ICNMM 2012; 597-602https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73060

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View Articletitled, A Pore-Network Model for Capillary-Driven Flows Inside Porous Media

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Porous materials , Pressure , Algorithms , Displacement , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Switches

Capillary Force-Driven Fluid Flow of a Wetting Liquid on a Surface With Multiple Parallel Open Microchannels

Tailian Chen

ICNMM 2012; 603-609https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73113

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View Articletitled, Capillary Force-Driven Fluid Flow of a Wetting Liquid on a Surface With Multiple Parallel Open Microchannels

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Microchannels , Wetting

Two-Phase Flows and Dispersed Systems

Transport Phenomena in Two-Phase Liquid-Liquid Micro-Reactors

Patrick Plouffe, Ross Anthony, Adam Donaldson, Dominique M. Roberge, Norbert Kockmann, Arturo Macchi

ICNMM 2012; 611-623https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73040

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View Articletitled, Transport Phenomena in Two-Phase Liquid-Liquid Micro-Reactors

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Topics: Chemical industry , Convection , Delays , Density , Drugs , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Energy dissipation , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Friction

Flow Pattern, Void Fraction and Pressure Drop During Adiabatic Two-Phase Gas-Liquid Flow in Vertical Micro-Channel

Sira Saisorn, Somchai Wongwises

ICNMM 2012; 625-631https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73120

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View Articletitled, Flow Pattern, Void Fraction and Pressure Drop During Adiabatic Two-Phase Gas-Liquid Flow in Vertical Micro-Channel

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Porosity , Pressure drop , Flow visualization , Fluids , Microscopes , Slug flows , Two-phase flow , Water

Inertial Focusing and Ordering in Low Aspect Ratio Microchannels Using Reference Frame Tracking and Rotation Measurements

Todd P. Lagus, Jon F. Edd

ICNMM 2012; 633-638https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73164

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View Articletitled, Inertial Focusing and Ordering in Low Aspect Ratio Microchannels Using Reference Frame Tracking and Rotation Measurements

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Topics: Microchannels , Rotation , Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Equilibrium (Physics) , Microchannel flow , Microscopes , Oscillations , Particle dynamics , Particle size

Axisymmetric Low-Reynolds Motion of Drops Through Circular Microchannels

Saira F. Pineda, Arjan M. Kamp, D. Legendre, Armando J. Blanco

ICNMM 2012; 639-649https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73198

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View Articletitled, Axisymmetric Low-Reynolds Motion of Drops Through Circular Microchannels

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Topics: Microchannels , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure gradient , Viscosity , Fluids , Mechanical admittance , Computer simulation , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Navier-Stokes equations , Shapes

Numerical Simulation of Thermo-Pneumatic Effects for Gas-Liquid Flows in Heated Microchannels

Guillaume Prigent, Marie-Christine Duluc, Patrick Le Quéré

ICNMM 2012; 651-660https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73270

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Thermo-Pneumatic Effects for Gas-Liquid Flows in Heated Microchannels

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Topics: Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Bubbles , Heating , Pressure , Approximation , Heat , Incompressible fluids , Navier-Stokes equations

Keynote Papers

Computational Modeling of Surfactant-Laden Liquid Plug Propagation in Capillary Tubes

Metin Muradoglu, Ufuk Olgac

ICNMM 2012; 661-668https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73039

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View Articletitled, Computational Modeling of Surfactant-Laden Liquid Plug Propagation in Capillary Tubes

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Topics: Computer simulation , Surfactants , Patient treatment , Engineering simulation , Liquid films , Lung , Simulation , Surface tension , Trachea

High Efficiency Minichannel and Mini-Impingement Cooling Systems for Hybrid Electric Vehicle Electronics

Srinath V. Ekkad, Pritish Parida, Khai Ngo

ICNMM 2012; 669-679https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73041

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View Articletitled, High Efficiency Minichannel and Mini-Impingement Cooling Systems for Hybrid Electric Vehicle Electronics

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Topics: Cooling systems , Electronics , Hybrid electric vehicles , Heat , Cooling , Density , Electronic equipment , Energy dissipation , Engineering simulation , Heat exchangers

Curvature-Induced Dielectrophoresis (C-iDEP) for Microfluidic Particle and Cell Manipulations

Xiangchun Xuan

ICNMM 2012; 681-685https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73042

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View Articletitled, Curvature-Induced Dielectrophoresis (C-iDEP) for Microfluidic Particle and Cell Manipulations

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Topics: Dielectrophoresis , Microfluidics , Particulate matter , Microchannels , Electric fields , Deflection , Electric current , Electrokinetics , Filtration , Separation (Technology)

The Lattice Boltzmann Equation Method for Complex Flows

Laura Schaefer, Michael Ikeda, Jie Bao

ICNMM 2012; 687-699https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73049

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View Articletitled, The Lattice Boltzmann Equation Method for Complex Flows

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Lattice Boltzmann methods , Temperature effects

Heat Pipe Performance in Microgravity: Lessons From the Constrained Vapor Bubble, CVB, Capillary Fin Experiment

Joel L. Plawsky, Peter C. Wayner, Jr.

ICNMM 2012; 701-707https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73084

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View Articletitled, Heat Pipe Performance in Microgravity: Lessons From the Constrained Vapor Bubble, CVB, Capillary Fin Experiment

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Topics: Bubbles , Heat pipes , Vapors , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Nucleation (Physics) , Reduced gravity environments , Temperature , Engineering prototypes , Explosives

Rapid Generation Process of Superheated Steam Using a Water-Containing Porous Material

Shoji Mori, Ryo Kobayashi, Mikako Tanaka, Kunito Okuyama

ICNMM 2012; 709-716https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73099

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View Articletitled, Rapid Generation Process of Superheated Steam Using a Water-Containing Porous Material

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Topics: Porous materials , Steam , Superheating , Water , Surface roughness , Temperature

Transport and Adsorption Phenomena in Mesoporous Silica

Hirofumi Daiguji

ICNMM 2012; 717-724https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73137

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View Articletitled, Transport and Adsorption Phenomena in Mesoporous Silica

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Topics: Catalysts , Dimensions , Energy generation , Freezing , Manufacturing , Melting , Nanofluidics , Nanopores , Nanotubes , Nanowires

A Standard Method to Determine Loss Coefficients of Conduit Components Based on the Second Law of Thermodynamics

Bastian Schmandt, Heinz Herwig

ICNMM 2012; 725-737https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73249

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View Articletitled, A Standard Method to Determine Loss Coefficients of Conduit Components Based on the Second Law of Thermodynamics

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Topics: Computer simulation , Entropy , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Gear pumps , Laminar flow , Microelectromechanical systems , Pipes , Reynolds number , Second law of thermodynamics

The Rules of Single-Phase Forced Convection in Microchannels

Gian Luca Morini

ICNMM 2012; 739-750https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73253

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View Articletitled, The Rules of Single-Phase Forced Convection in Microchannels

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Topics: Forced convection , Microchannels , Convection , Experimental analysis , Fittings , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas flow , Geometry , Microfluidics , Sensors

Dynamics of a Water Droplet on the Heated Surface of Nano- and Micro-Structures

Seol Ha Kim, Ho Seon Ahn, Joonwon Kim, Moo Hwan Kim

ICNMM 2012; 751-760https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73316

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View Articletitled, Dynamics of a Water Droplet on the Heated Surface of Nano- and Micro-Structures

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Topics: Drops , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Water , Temperature , Zirconium alloys , Nanostructures , Nanotubes , Nucleate boiling , Photography , Wetting

Measurement and Instrumentation at Microscale

Blood Velocity Profile Measurements in Microchannels Using Micro-Particle Image Velocimetry

Katie L. Pitts, Marianne Fenech

ICNMM 2012; 761-767https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73056

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View Articletitled, Blood Velocity Profile Measurements in Microchannels Using Micro-Particle Image Velocimetry

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Topics: Blood , Microchannels , Microparticles , Biocompatible polymers , Erythrocytes , Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Silicones , Data collection , Physiology

Cross-Sectional Measurement of Micro Particles Volume Fraction in a Microchannel by Using Capacitance Tomography Sensing

Nur Tantiyani Ali Othman, Hiromichi Obara, Je-Eun Choi, Masahiro Takei

ICNMM 2012; 769-776https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73057

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View Articletitled, Cross-Sectional Measurement of Micro Particles Volume Fraction in a Microchannel by Using Capacitance Tomography Sensing

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Topics: Capacitance , Microchannels , Microparticles , Particulate matter , Electrodes , Equilibrium (Physics) , Fluids , Lift (Fluid dynamics) , Water

Molded Collagen Microchannels for the Study of Cancer Cell Invasion

Casey M. Kraning-Rush, Shawn P. Carey, Cynthia A. Reinhart-King

ICNMM 2012; 777-779https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73093

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View Articletitled, Molded Collagen Microchannels for the Study of Cancer Cell Invasion

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Topics: Cancer , Microchannels , Biological tissues , Tumors , Dimensions , Molding , Probes

Thin-Film Heat-Flux Microsensor for Heat-Transfer Measurement in Micro-Heat Exchangers/Microreactors

Houssein Ammar, David Hamadi, Bertrand Garnier, Ahmed Ould El Moctar, Hassan Peerhossaini, Fabrice Monti, Herve Willaime

ICNMM 2012; 781-788https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73102

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View Articletitled, Thin-Film Heat-Flux Microsensor for Heat-Transfer Measurement in Micro-Heat Exchangers/Microreactors

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Topics: Heat , Heat flux , Heat transfer , Microsensors , Thin films , Microchannels , Sensors , Borosilicate glasses , Convection , Enthalpy

Statistical Analysis of Velocity Fields Obtained From Experimental Study of Micro-Porous Media

Debjyoti Sen, David S. Nobes, Sushanta K. Mitra

ICNMM 2012; 789-795https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73196

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View Articletitled, Statistical Analysis of Velocity Fields Obtained From Experimental Study of Micro-Porous Media

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Porous materials , Statistical analysis

Experimental Investigation of the Flow Front Behind a Liquid-Air Interface for Capillary Flow

Prashant R. Waghmare, Debjyoti Sen, David S. Nobes, Sushanta K. Mitra

ICNMM 2012; 797-806https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73228

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of the Flow Front Behind a Liquid-Air Interface for Capillary Flow

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Capillarity , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Fluids , Microchannels , Microfluidics , Microscale devices , Surface tension

PIV Measurements of Air Flow Velocity Profile in Microchannels

Daniel J. Doucet, James C. Henning, Sudeep Sastry, Alexis R. Abramson, Jaikrishnan R. Kadambi

ICNMM 2012; 807-815https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73308

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View Articletitled, PIV Measurements of Air Flow Velocity Profile in Microchannels

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Topics: Air flow , Microchannels , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Cross section (Physics) , Design , Dimensions , Drops , Electronic components

Special Symposium on Micro- and Nanoengineered Surfaces: Transport Phenomena and Thermal-Fluid Applications

Biotemplated Nanostructured Surfaces for Enhanced Phase Change Heat Transfer

S. M. King, Md. M. Rahman, A. K. Krick, L. D. Branco, E. Olceroglu, M. McCarthy

ICNMM 2012; 817-825https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73190

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View Articletitled, Biotemplated Nanostructured Surfaces for Enhanced Phase Change Heat Transfer

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Topics: Heat transfer , Coatings , Evaporation , Flow (Dynamics) , Nanostructures , Temperature , Boiling , Bubbles , Drops , Manufacturing

A Novel Thermo-Hydraulic Test Platform for Micropillared Array Thermal Wick Optimization

Collier Miers, Geoff Wehmeyer, Carlos H. Hidrovo

ICNMM 2012; 827-834https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73192

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View Articletitled, A Novel Thermo-Hydraulic Test Platform for Micropillared Array Thermal Wick Optimization

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Topics: Columns (Structural) , Condensers (steam plant) , Coolants , Cooling , Evaporation , Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry , Gravity (Force) , Heat , Heat pipes

Evaporation-Induced Cassie Droplets on Superhydrophilic Microstructured Surfaces

Solomon Adera, Rishi Raj, Ryan Enright, Evelyn N. Wang

ICNMM 2012; 835-843https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73224

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View Articletitled, Evaporation-Induced Cassie Droplets on Superhydrophilic Microstructured Surfaces

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Topics: Drops , Evaporation , Wetting , Heat transfer , Superheating , Columns (Structural) , Fluids , Photolithography , Reactive-ion etching , Silicon

Compact Model Based Microfluidic Controller for Energy Efficient Thermal Management of Single Tier and 3D Chips

Xuefei Han, Yogendra K. Joshi

ICNMM 2012; 845-852https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2012-73267

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View Articletitled, Compact Model Based Microfluidic Controller for Energy Efficient Thermal Management of Single Tier and 3D Chips

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Topics: Control equipment , Microfluidics , Thermal management , Cooling , Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Computational fluid dynamics , Energy consumption , Energy dissipation , Heat