CAREER: Development of Microstructures for High Heat Flux Applications Utilizing Non-Intrusive Temperature and Velocity Measurement Techniques

PI研究了控制表面微观结构对微通道中单相流动和传热的影响，采用了全场温度测量技术。如果成功，该研究可能会提高MEMS器件和各种小尺寸、高热流密度器件的性能，如微处理器的散热器、恶劣环境的可穿戴空调和便携式冷却装置。这项工作还可以澄清存在于微通道中传热和流体流动的有时相互矛盾和不一致的实验数据。教育计划包括发展跨教育研究团队，包括研究生，本科生和高中生与教师作为一个协调的团队工作。

The PI investigate the effects of controlling the surface microstructure on the single phase flow and heat transfer in microchannels, using whole field temperature measurement techniques. If successful, the research could lead to improved performance of MEMS devices and a variety of small scale, high heat flux devices, such as heat sinks for microprocessors, wearable air conditioners for harsh environments, and portable cooling units. The work could also clarify the sometimes contradictory and inconsistent body of experimental data that exist for heat transfer and fluid flow in microchannels. The educational plan includes the development of Cross Educational Research Teams involving graduate students, undergraduates and high school studens working with the faculty member as a coordinated team.