A Fundamental Study of Gas and Vapor Bubble Dynamics in Micro-Channels
Abstract
The aim of this project was to carry out a fundamental study of the basic: Physics underlying the applications of gas and vapor bubbles in heat transfer systems, pumps, actuators, and other small-scale systems. Since these applications require a detailed understanding of the physics of bubbles in tightly condensed spaces, such as micro channels, a large fraction of the effort has been devoted to this type of problem. Some new pumping principles have also been discovered and a patent application filed on July 6, 1999. A response to the Patent Officer comments was sent on May 2000.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA388235
Entities
People
- A. Prosperetti
- W. N. Sharpe
Organizations
- Johns Hopkins University