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Published on: April 10, 2017
Flow Boiling Heat Transfer Enhancement Using Tuned Geometrical Contact-Line Pinning.
Christopher Salmean1, Huihe Qiu1,2
1Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, P.R. China.
Superbiphilic wettability patterns enhance microscale boiling by manipulating bubble dynamics. This study demonstrates improved heat transfer coefficients and critical heat flux using patterned surfaces, leading to more efficient heat removal.
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Area of Science:
- Microscale heat transfer
- Fluid dynamics
- Surface science
Background:
- Wettability patterning offers a route to control bubble dynamics in microscale boiling.
- Achieving high heat fluxes at low wall temperatures is crucial for efficient thermal management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To experimentally investigate flow boiling enhancement using superbiphilic wettability patterns.
- To explore the impact of various geometries and orientations on bubble departure and heat transfer.
- To develop a model for predicting bubble departure based on geometric factors.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of superbiphilic surfaces with symmetrical and asymmetrical superhydrophobic patches.
- Creation of ring and chevron patterns using superhydrophilic cut-outs.
- Experimental investigation of boiling performance, bubble dynamics, and heat transfer coefficients.
- Development and validation of a geometric model for bubble departure.
Main Results:
- Bubble departure is influenced by the interplay of local contact angle and hydrodynamic drag.
- Ring-shaped patterns can trap droplets, enhancing heat transfer via latent heat.
- Heterogeneous surfaces achieved a 62% increase in heat transfer coefficient and a 24% increase in critical heat flux compared to homogeneous surfaces.
- A validated model for estimating bubble departure ease was established.
Conclusions:
- Superbiphilic wettability patterns significantly enhance microscale flow boiling performance.
- Contact-line pinning and droplet trapping are key mechanisms for heat transfer augmentation.
- The developed geometric model provides a predictive tool for optimizing surface designs.

