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Measurements and modeling of two-phase flow in microchannels with nearly constant heat flux boundary conditions

Two-phase forced convective flow in microchannels is promising for the cooling of integrated circuits. There has been limited research on boiling flow in channels with dimensions below 100 /spl mu/m, in which bubble formation and flow regimes can differ from those in larger channels. This work devel...

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Published in:Journal of microelectromechanical systems 2002-02, Vol.11 (1), p.12-19
Main Authors: Lian Zhang, Jae-Mo Koo, Linan Jiang, Asheghi, M., Goodson, K.E., Santiago, J.G., Kenny, T.W.
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Language:English
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Summary:Two-phase forced convective flow in microchannels is promising for the cooling of integrated circuits. There has been limited research on boiling flow in channels with dimensions below 100 /spl mu/m, in which bubble formation and flow regimes can differ from those in larger channels. This work develops single and multi-channel experimental structures using plasma-etched silicon with pyrex glass cover, which allow uniform heating and spatially-resolved thermometry and provide optical access for visualization of boiling regimes. Boiling was observed with less than 5/spl deg/C of super-heating in rectangular channels with hydraulic diameters between 25 and 60 /spl mu/m. The channel wall widths are below 350 /spl mu/m, which minimizes solid conduction and reduces variations in the heat flux boundary condition. Pressure drop and wall temperature distribution data are consistent with predictions accounting for solid conduction and homogeneous two-phase convection.
ISSN:1057-7157
1941-0158
DOI:10.1109/84.982858