Free-Particle Boiling Enhancement Technique
Researchers at Purdue University have developed an improved nucleate boiling heat transfer technique. This technology employs particles, which are free to move, on the heat transfer surface in order to increase nucleation. These particles have been shown to increase nucleate boiling heat transfer performance by up to 216 percent. In addition, unlike other attempts to boost heat transfer capabilities through particle sintering or more exotic steps, this free-particle technique is relatively inexpensive.
Relatively inexpensive Significantly increases heat transfer
Nuclear reactors Chemical reactors Refrigeration systems Electronics cooling applications Automotive applications
Suresh GarimellaCooling Techniques Research CenterPurdue Mechanical Engineering
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