Effect of Liquid Properties on Phase-Change Heat Transfer in Porous Wick Structures

2015 ◽  
Vol 138 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve Q. Cai ◽  
Avijit Bhunia
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Flux ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Mode Transition ◽  
Maximum Heat ◽  
Maximum Heat Flux ◽  
Phase Change Heat Transfer ◽  
The Heat Transfer Coefficient

In a heat pipe, operating fluid saturates wick structures system and establishes a capillary-driven circulation loop for heat transfer. Thus, the thermophysical properties of the operating fluid inevitably impact the transitions of phase-change mode and the capability of heat transfer, which determine both the design and development of the associated heat pipe systems. This article investigates the effect of liquid properties on phase-change heat transfer. Two different copper wick structures, cubic and cylindrical in cross section, 340 μm in height and 150 μm in diameter or width, are fabricated using an electroplating technique. The phase-change phenomena inside these wick structures are observed at various heat fluxes. The corresponding heat transfer characteristics are measured for three different working liquids: water, ethanol, and Novec 7200. Three distinct modes of the phase-change process are identified: (1) evaporation on liquid–vapor interface, (2) nucleate boiling with interfacial evaporation, and (3) boiling enhanced interface evaporation. Transitions between the three modes depend on heat flux and liquid properties. In addition to the mode transition, liquid properties also dictate the maximum heat flux and the heat transfer coefficient. A quantitative characterization shows that the maximum heat flux scales with Merit number, a dimensionless number connecting liquid density, surface tension, latent heat of vaporization, and viscosity. The heat transfer coefficient, on the other hand, is dictated by the thermal conductivity of the liquid. A complex interaction between the mode transition and liquid properties is reflected in Novec 7200. In spite of having the lowest thermal conductivity among the three liquids, an early transition to the mode of the boiling enhanced interface evaporation leads to a higher heat transfer coefficient at low heat flux.

scholarly journals Pool Boiling of Water on Surfaces with Open Microchannels

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 3062
Author(s):  
Robert Kaniowski ◽  
Robert Pastuszko
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Flux ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Computational Models ◽  
Pool Boiling ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Maximum Heat ◽  
Area Of Interest ◽  
The Heat Transfer Coefficient

Boiling, as the most efficient type of convective heat transfer, is an area of interest in many fields of industry and science. Many works have focused on improving the heat transfer efficiency of boiling by altering the physical and chemical properties of surfaces by using different technological processes in their fabrication. This paper presents experimental investigations into pool boiling on enhanced surfaces with open microchannels. The material of the fabricated surface was copper. Parallel microchannels made by machining were about 0.2, 0.3, and 0.4 mm wide, 0.2 to 0.5 mm deep, and spaced with a pitch equal to twice the width of the microchannel. The experiments were carried out in water at atmospheric pressure. The experimental results obtained showed an increase in the heat flux and the heat transfer coefficient for surfaces with microchannels. The maximum (critical) heat flux was 2188 kW/m2, and the heat transfer coefficient was 392 kW/m2K. An improvement in the maximum heat flux of more than 245% and 2.5–4.9 times higher heat transfer coefficient was obtained for the heat flux range of 992–2188 kW/m2 compared to the smooth surface. Bubble formation and growth cycle in the microchannel were presented. Two static computational models were proposed to determine the bubble departure diameter.

scholarly journals Boiling of FC-72 on Surfaces with Open Copper Microchannel

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (21) ◽  
pp. 7283
Author(s):  
Robert Kaniowski ◽  
Robert Pastuszko
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Flux ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Pool Boiling ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Heat Transfer Process ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maximum Heat ◽  
Maximum Heat Flux

The paper presents the results of experimental research on pool boiling heat transfer of dielectric liquid FC-72. Measurements were made at atmospheric pressure on open surfaces with microchannels. Heat transfer surfaces, in the form of parallel milled microchannels, were made of copper. The rectangular cross-sectional microchannels were 0.2 to 0.5 mm deep and 0.2 to 0.4 mm wide. The surfaces, compared to a smooth flat surface, provided a five-fold increase in the heat transfer coefficient and a two-fold increase in the critical heat flux. The article analyses the influence of the width and height of the microchannel on the heat transfer process. The maximum heat flux was 271.7 kW/m2, and the highest heat transfer coefficient obtained was 25 kW/m2K. Furthermore, the experimental results were compared with selected correlations for the nucleate pool boiling.

Transient Pool Boiling Heat Transfer—Part 2: Boiling Heat Transfer and Burnout

1977 ◽  
Vol 99 (4) ◽  
pp. 554-560 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Sakurai ◽  
M. Shiotsu
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Flux ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Heat Input ◽  
Boiling Heat Transfer ◽  
Maximum Heat ◽  
Maximum Heat Flux ◽  
Boiling Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Transient Boiling

Transient boiling heat transfer for exponential heat input to a platinum wire supported horizontally in a pool of water was investigated. Transient boiling heat transfer coefficient, transient DNB heat flux, and transient maximum heat flux were obtained for exponential periods ranging from 5 ms to 10 s and for system pressures ranging from 0.1 to 2.1 MPa. Transient boiling heat transfer coefficient after the commencement of boiling becomes lower than the steady boiling heat transfer coefficient at the same heat flux. This was explained to be as a result of the time lag of the activation of originally flooded cavities for the increasing rate of the heat input. Initial heat flux was varied from zero to near the steady maximum heat flux. Effect of initial boiling condition on transient DNB and maximum heat fluxes was negligible. Mechanism of transient boiling heat transfer beyond steady DNB heat flux was suggested.

Experimental Study of Boiling Heat Transfer From a Sphere Embedded in a Liquid-Saturated Porous Medium

1990 ◽  
Vol 112 (3) ◽  
pp. 736-743 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. X. Tung ◽  
V. K. Dhir
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Flux ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Porous Medium ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Boiling Heat Transfer ◽  
Maximum Heat ◽  
Maximum Heat Flux

Boiling heat transfer from a sphere embedded in a porous medium composed of nonheated glass particles was studied under steady-state and transient quenching conditions. In the experiments, the diameter of the nonheated glass particles forming the porous layers was varied parametrically. Freon-113 was used as the test liquid. Experimental results showed that the maximum heat flux increased monotonically with increasing glass particle diameter and approached an asymptotic value corresponding to the maximum heat flux obtained in a pool free of glass particles. It was also observed that the minimum heat flux was nearly insensitive to the particle size and the film boiling heat transfer coefficient increased slightly with decreasing particle size. In the nucleate boiling region, the heat transfer coefficient showed a much weaker dependence on wall superheat in the presence of particles. Transient data indicated that the surface temperature was not uniform during quenching. Therefore, different maximum heat fluxes were obtained depending on the location of the thermocouple whose temperature history was employed in recovering the transient boiling curve. However, for some applications, cooling rates predicted by imposing the steady-state boiling curve may not be in large error.

Performance of a Flexible Evaporator for Loop Heat Pipe Applications

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mukta S. Limaye ◽  
James F. Klausner
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Flux ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Heat Pipe ◽  
Heat Fluxes ◽  
Loop Heat Pipe ◽  
Maximum Heat ◽  
Maximum Heat Transfer ◽  
Maximum Heat Flux

A flat and flexible evaporator, which conforms to contoured surfaces, has been developed for loop heat pipe applications. A loop heat pipe (LHP) is a passive, two phase heat transfer device that uses a porous membrane in the evaporator to circulate fluid. A number of flexible membranes have been tested as evaporator wicks that have a length of 12.7 cm and heated area of 50.6 cm2. For cellulose, polyethylene, and blotting paper membranes, maximum heat fluxes of 0.43, 1.5 and 2.9 W/cm2 have been observed, respectively. The maximum heat transfer coefficients measured for these membranes are 551, 876, and 2100 W/m2-K, respectively. The best performance was observed by a membrane made of a fibrous cotton matrix, typically used as gauze. This material has a large pore size and high wettability with water. When tested in a rigid, brass evaporator, the maximum heat flux observed is 5.95 W/cm2, and the maximum heat transfer coefficient is 2865 W/m2-K. A flexible evaporator is fabricated using a heat sealable, flexible barrier pouch, and the cotton matrix membrane is sealed inside. The maximum measured heat flux for the flexible evaporator is 3.2 W/cm2 and maximum measured heat transfer coefficient is 1165 W/m2-K. The observed reduction in heat transfer as compared to the rigid evaporator is due to the poor contact between the evaporator and membrane. It is concluded that for the flexible evaporator membranes considered, the heat transfer mechanism is boiling and the maximum heat flux is limited by the wicking rate of the membrane. For a given membrane, the wicking rate increases with a reduction in the wicking length and decreases with an increasing rate of evaporation. To further improve the performance of the flexible evaporator, it is necessary to ensure efficient vapor removal from the evaporator as well as maintaining good contact between the membrane and the evaporator surface.

Nanoparticle aggregation kinematics on the quadratic convective magnetohydrodynamic flow of nanomaterial past an inclined flat plate with sensitivity analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440892110562
Author(s):  
AS Sabu ◽  
Joby Mackolil ◽  
B Mahanthesh ◽  
Alphonsa Mathew
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Flux ◽  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Heat Source ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Flat Plate ◽  
Inclined Plate ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Heat Transfer Coefficient

The study focuses on the aggregation kinematics in the quadratic convective magneto-hydrodynamics of ethylene glycol-titania ([Formula: see text]) nanofluid flowing through an inclined flat plate. The modified Krieger-Dougherty and Maxwell-Bruggeman models are used for the effective viscosity and thermal conductivity to account for the aggregation aspect. The effects of an exponential space-dependent heat source and thermal radiation are incorporated. The impact of pertinent parameters on the heat transfer coefficient is explored by using the Response Surface Methodology and Sensitivity Analysis. The effects of several parameters on the skin friction and heat transfer coefficient at the plate are displayed via surface graphs. The velocity and thermal profiles are compared for two physical scenarios: flow over a vertical plate and flow over an inclined plate. The nonlinear problem is solved using the Runge–Kutta-based shooting technique. It was found that the velocity profile significantly decreased as the inclination of the plate increased on the other hand the temperature profile improved. The heat transfer coefficient decreased due to the increase in the Hartmann number. The exponential heat source has a decreasing effect on the heat flux and the angle of inclination is more sensitive to the heat transfer coefficient than other variables. Further, when radiation is incremented, the sensitivity of the heat flux toward the inclination angle augments at the rate 0.5094% and the sensitivity toward the exponential heat source augments at the rate 0.0925%. In addition, 41.1388% decrement in wall shear stress is observed when the plate inclination is incremented from [Formula: see text] to [Formula: see text].

scholarly journals Analysis of the Thermal Characteristics of a Composite Ceramic Product Filled with Phase Change Material

Buildings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Krasoń ◽  
Przemysław Miąsik ◽  
Lech Lichołai ◽  
Bernardeta Dębska ◽  
Aleksander Starakiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Phase Change Material ◽  
Thermal Characteristics ◽  
Ceramic Product ◽  
Change Material ◽  
The Heat Transfer Coefficient

The article presents a comparative analysis carried out using three methods, determining the heat transfer coefficient U for a ceramic product modified with a phase change material (PCM). The purpose of the article is to determine the convergence of the resulting thermal characteristics, obtained using the experimental method, numerical simulation, and standard calculation method according to the requirements of PN-EN ISO 6946. The heat transfer coefficient is one of the basic parameters characterizing the thermal insulation of a building partition. Most often, for the thermal characteristics of the partition, we obtain from the manufacturer the value of the thermal conductivity coefficient λ for individual homogeneous materials or the heat transfer coefficient U for the finished (prefabricated) partition. In the case of a designed composite element modified with a phase change material or other material, it is not possible to obtain direct information on the above parameter. In such a case, one of the methods presented in this article should be used to determine the U factor. The U factor in all analyses was determined in stationary conditions. Research has shown a significant convergence of the resulting value of the heat transfer coefficient obtained by the assumed methods. Thanks to obtaining similar values, it is possible to continue tests of thermal characteristics of partitions by means of numerical simulation, limiting the number of experimental tests (due to the longer test time required) in assumed different partition configurations, in stationary and dynamic conditions.

scholarly journals Comparison of heat transfer performance of ZnO-PG, α-Al2O3-PG, and γ-Al2O3-PG nanofluids in car radiator

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 184798041987646 ◽  
Author(s):  
XiaoRong Zhou ◽  
Yi Wang ◽  
Kai Zheng ◽  
Haozhong Huang
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Propylene Glycol ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Volume Concentration ◽  
Maximum Heat ◽  
Cooling Performance ◽  
Maximum Heat Transfer ◽  
The Heat Transfer Coefficient

In this study, the cooling performance of nanofluids in car radiators was investigated. A car radiator, temperature measuring instrument, and other components were used to set up the experimental device, and the temperature of nanofluids passing through the radiator was measured by this device. Three kinds of nanoparticles, γ-Al2O3, α-Al2O3, and ZnO, were added to propylene glycol to prepared nanofluids, and the effects of nanoparticle size and type, volume concentration, initial temperature, and flow rate were tested. The results indicated that the heat transfer coefficients of all nanofluids first increased and then decreased with an increase in volume concentration. The ZnO-propylene glycol nanofluid reached a maximum heat transfer coefficient at 0.3 vol%, and the coefficient decreased by 25.6% with an increase in volume concentration from 0.3 vol% to 0.5 vol%. Smaller particles provided a better cooling performance, and the 0.1 vol% γ-Al2O3-propylene glycol nanofluid had a 19.9% increase in heat transfer coefficient compared with that of α-Al2O3-propylene glycol. An increase in flow rate resulted in a 10.5% increase in the heat transfer coefficient of the 0.5 vol% α-Al2O3-propylene glycol nanofluid. In addition, the experimental temperature range of 40–60°C improved the heat transfer coefficient of the 0.2 vol% ZnO-propylene glycol nanofluid by 46.4%.

Heat Transfer Measurements Downstream of Trenched Film Cooling Holes Using a Novel Optical Two-Layer Measurement Technique

2015 ◽  
Vol 138 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Schreivogel ◽  
Michael Pfitzner
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Flux ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Film Cooling ◽  
Slight Reduction ◽  
Superposition Method ◽  
Cooling Effectiveness ◽  
Cylindrical Holes ◽  
The Heat Transfer Coefficient

A new approach for steady-state heat transfer measurements is proposed. Temperature distributions are measured at the surface and a defined depth inside the wall to provide boundary conditions for a three-dimensional heat flux calculation. The practical application of the technique is demonstrated by employing a superposition method to measure heat transfer and film cooling effectiveness downstream of two different 0.75D deep narrow trench geometries and cylindrical holes. Compared to the cylindrical holes, both trench geometries lead to an augmentation of the heat transfer coefficient supposedly caused by the highly turbulent attached cooling film emanating from the trenches. Areas of high heat transfer are visible, where recirculation bubbles or large amounts of coolant are expected. Increasing the density ratio from 1.33 to 1.60 led to a slight reduction of the heat transfer coefficient and an increased cooling effectiveness. Both trenches provide a net heat flux reduction (NHFR) superior to that of cylindrical holes, especially at the highest momentum flux ratios.

Two Phase Heat Transfer of Ammonia in a Mini/Micro Channel

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Hamayun Maqbool ◽  
Bjo¨rn Palm ◽  
R. Khodabandeh ◽  
Rashid Ali
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Flux ◽  
Heat Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Mass Flux ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Working Fluid ◽  
Internal Diameter ◽  
Vapour Quality ◽  
The Heat Transfer Coefficient

Experiments have been performed to investigate heat transfer in a circular vertical mini channel made of stainless steel (AISI 316) with internal diameter of 1.70 mm and a uniformly heated length of 245 mm using ammonia as working fluid. The experiments are conducted for a heat flux range of 15 to 350 kW/m2 and mass flux range of 100 to 500 kg/m2s. The effects of heat flux, mass flux and vapour quality on the heat transfer coefficient are explored in detail. The experimental results show that the heat transfer coefficient increases with imposed wall heat flux while mass flux and vapour quality have no considerable effect. Experimental results are compared to predictive methods available in the literature for boiling heat transfer. The correlations of Cooper et al. [1] and Shah [3] are in good agreement with our experimental data.

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