The simulation for pressure loss of microchannel heat sinks inlet

Lou Wenzhong*, Yu Xiuli, Qi Bin

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Abstract

MicroChannel device is one of the prominent applications in Micro and Nano Technologies. Basic theory for Micro fluid is developing, but pressure loss in inlet and outlet of Microchannel is paid little attention. Some researches show that the pressure loss in microchannel is only 10 percent, while that in inlet and outlet is up to 90 percent. So it becomes more important to analyze the pressure loss in inlet and outlet. Computer simulation can be used effectively to forecast the transport properties in micro-scale, and to give some estimates to new devices before they are manufactured. In this paper some kind shape of inlet was modeled and simulated, pressure distribution data in inlet area were acquired. By simulation analysis, we reckon that the pressure loss made by flow resistance is about 13.58 percent, made by flow direction change is about 48.58 percent, and made by cross section change is almost 37.84 percent.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2nd IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE NEMS 2007
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Event2007 2nd IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE NEMS 2007 - Bangkok, Thailand
Duration: 16 Jan 200719 Jan 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2nd IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE NEMS 2007

Conference

Conference2007 2nd IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE NEMS 2007
Country/TerritoryThailand
CityBangkok
Period16/01/0719/01/07

Keywords

  • Inlet
  • Micro-simulation
  • Microchannel
  • Pressure loss

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