Topics: Coolers , Heat , Heat transfer coefficients , Microchannels , Silicon , Simulation , Temperature , Gallium nitride , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat flux

Evaporation, Boiling, and Condensation

Predicting Heat Transfer in Long R-134a Filled Thermosyphons

M. H. M. Grooten, C. W. M. van der Geld

J. Heat Transfer. May 2009, 131(5): 051501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3000969

Abstract

View articletitled, Predicting Heat Transfer in Long R-134a Filled Thermosyphons

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Topics: Condensation , Heat transfer , Temperature , Heat transfer coefficients , Evaporation , Condensers (steam plant) , Pressure

Forced Convection

Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Fluid Properties and Geometry on Forced Convection in Finned Ducts With Flow Pulsation

B. O. Olayiwola, P. Walzel

J. Heat Transfer. May 2009, 131(5): 051701. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2970068

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Fluid Properties and Geometry on Forced Convection in Finned Ducts With Flow Pulsation

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Heat transfer , Heat transfer coefficients , Ducts , Oscillations , Forced convection , Fins , Reynolds number , Viscosity

Heat Exchangers

Performance of Gas-to-Gas Micro-Heat Exchangers

J. Miwa, Y. Asako, C. Hong, M. Faghri

J. Heat Transfer. May 2009, 131(5): 051801. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3013828

Abstract

View articletitled, Performance of Gas-to-Gas Micro-Heat Exchangers

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Heat , Heat flux

Heat Exchangers

Air-Side Surface Wettability Effects on the Performance of Slit-Fin-and-Tube Heat Exchangers Operating Under Wet-Surface Conditions

L. Liu, A. M. Jacobi

J. Heat Transfer. May 2009, 131(5): 051802. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2994722

Abstract

View articletitled, Air-Side Surface Wettability Effects on the Performance of Slit-Fin-and-Tube Heat Exchangers Operating Under Wet-Surface Conditions

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Topics: Condensed matter , Heat exchangers , Reynolds number , Heat transfer

Heat and Mass Transfer

A Simplified Model of Heat and Mass Transfer Between Air and Falling-Film Desiccant in a Parallel-Plate Dehumidifier

Anna K. Hueffed, Louay M. Chamra, Pedro J. Mago

J. Heat Transfer. May 2009, 131(5): 052001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3082420

Abstract

View articletitled, A Simplified Model of Heat and Mass Transfer Between Air and Falling-Film Desiccant in a Parallel-Plate Dehumidifier

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Topics: Absorption , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Mass transfer , Temperature , Dehumidifiers , Water , Dehumidification , Differential equations

Melting and Solidification

Study on Contact Melting Inside an Elliptical Tube With Nonisothermal Wall

Yuansong Zhao, Wenzhen Chen, Fengrui Sun

J. Heat Transfer. May 2009, 131(5): 052301. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3001018

Abstract

View articletitled, Study on Contact Melting Inside an Elliptical Tube With Nonisothermal Wall

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Topics: Melting

Micro/Nanoscale Heat Transfer

A Micro-Insulation Concept for MEMS Applications

Rui Yao, James Blanchard

J. Heat Transfer. May 2009, 131(5): 052401. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3084121

Abstract

View articletitled, A Micro-Insulation Concept for MEMS Applications

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Topics: Heat conduction , Insulation , Thermal conductivity , Heat , Microelectromechanical systems , Temperature , Pressure

Convective Performance of Nanofluids in a Laminar Thermally Developing Tube Flow

Babajide Kolade, Kenneth E. Goodson, John K. Eaton

J. Heat Transfer. May 2009, 131(5): 052402. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3013831

Abstract

View articletitled, Convective Performance of Nanofluids in a Laminar Thermally Developing Tube Flow

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Nanofluids , Thermal conductivity , Water , Fluids , Silicones , Multi-walled carbon nanotubes , Temperature , Convection

Natural and Mixed Convection

The Effect of the Top Wall Temperature on the Laminar Natural Convection in Rectangular Cavities With Different Aspect Ratios

Wenjiang Wu, Chan Y. Ching

J. Heat Transfer. May 2009, 131(5): 052501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2993138

Abstract

View articletitled, The Effect of the Top Wall Temperature on the Laminar Natural Convection in Rectangular Cavities With Different Aspect Ratios

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Topics: Cavities , Flow (Dynamics) , Natural convection , Temperature , Wall temperature , Temperature profiles

Porous Media

Transient Double-Diffusive Convection of Water Around $4 ° C$ in a Porous Cavity

M. Eswaramurthi, P. Kandaswamy

J. Heat Transfer. May 2009, 131(5): 052601. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3000608

Abstract

View articletitled, Transient Double-Diffusive Convection of Water Around <span class="inline-formula no-formula-id"><span class="mathFormula"></span><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mrow xmlns=""><mn>4</mn><mo>°</mo><mtext>C</mtext></mrow></math></span> in a Porous Cavity

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Topics: Cavities , Convection , Density , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Heat , Heat transfer , Mass transfer , Porosity , Porous materials

Numerical Modeling of Multidirectional Flow and Heat Transfer in Graphitic Foams

S. A. Mohsen Karimian, Anthony G. Straatman

J. Heat Transfer. May 2009, 131(5): 052602. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3084122

Abstract

View articletitled, Numerical Modeling of Multidirectional Flow and Heat Transfer in Graphitic Foams

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Topics: Convection , Flow (Dynamics) , Foams (Chemistry) , Heat transfer , Reynolds number , Porosity , Simulation , Geometry , Porous materials , Drag (Fluid dynamics)

Effect of Loss of Blowing Agents on Thermal Insulation Properties of Polystyrene Foams

Zhenjin Zhu, Jin Ho Zong, Chul B. Park, Manoj Choudhary

J. Heat Transfer. May 2009, 131(5): 052603. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3013830

Abstract

View articletitled, Effect of Loss of Blowing Agents on Thermal Insulation Properties of Polystyrene Foams

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Topics: Electrical conductivity , Polystyrene foam , Thermal conductivity , Thermal insulation , Diffusion (Physics) , Density , Polymers

Porous Media

Analytical Characterization and Production of an Isothermal Surface for Biological and Electronic Applications

Shadi Mahjoob, Kambiz Vafai

J. Heat Transfer. May 2009, 131(5): 052604. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2995690

Abstract

View articletitled, Analytical Characterization and Production of an Isothermal Surface for Biological and Electronic Applications

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Fluids , Heat flux , Porous materials , Temperature , Temperature distribution , Thermal equilibrium , Wall temperature , Heat exchangers , Flow (Dynamics)

Radiative Heat Transfer

Discrete Ordinates and Monte Carlo Methods for Radiative Transfer Simulation Applied to Computational Fluid Dynamics Combustion Modeling

David Joseph, Patrice Perez, Mouna El Hafi, Bénédicte Cuenot

J. Heat Transfer. May 2009, 131(5): 052701. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3013832

Abstract

View articletitled, Discrete Ordinates and Monte Carlo Methods for Radiative Transfer Simulation Applied to Computational Fluid Dynamics Combustion Modeling

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Topics: Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Monte Carlo methods , Radiation (Physics) , Radiative heat transfer , Simulation , Combustion chambers , Modeling , Errors , Flow (Dynamics)