Enhancement of thermal performance of micro heat pipes using wettability gradients
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2016.08.062
Abstract: Abstract We present a methodology for enhancing thermal performance of micro heat pipes (MHPs) by creating wettability gradients on the inner surface of MHPs. We analyse the effect of wettability gradients on MHP performance using… read more here.
Keywords: thermal performance; wettability gradients; performance micro; performance ... See more keywords
The Effects of Viscoelasticity on Droplet Migration on Surfaces with Wettability Gradients
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DOI: 10.3390/mi13050729
Abstract: A finite-volume method based on the OpenFOAM is used to numerically study the factors affecting the migration of viscoelastic droplets on rigid surfaces with wettability gradients. Parameters investigated include droplet size, relaxation time, solvent viscosity,… read more here.
Keywords: increase; droplet; wettability gradients; migration ... See more keywords