A Modern Review on Jet Impingement Heat Transfer Methods
Abstract Jet impingement cooling is considered as one of the most effective heat transfer enhancement technique. The advantage of the jet impinging on the surface is due to creating a stagnation zone in the center of the jet resulting in highest heat transfer rates compared to other conventional techniques for single phase thermal transfer. The effectiveness of jet impingement as a cooling technique is well documented but the application of jet impingement to different problems has been hindered by inability of manufacturing methods to incorporate easily into cooling designs. Impingement heat transfer effectiveness can be further improved by improving the jet strength by modifying the jet holes, enhancing surface features, or adding swirl. There have been few recent reviews on jet impingement in the past but there has been an increased usage of this cooling technique and additional modifications in geometry to further enhance the heat transfer capacity to suit different applications. This review paper provides a comprehensive look at impingement cooling over a variety of modifications and applications with a focus on improved manufacturing techniques impacting design and implementation.