Enhanced flow boiling in microchannels by high frequency microbubble-excited and -modulated oscillations
US9103468B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0442
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Microfluidic devices, along with their methods of formation and use, are provided. The microfluidic device can include a substrate with a main channel and a first auxiliary channel defined in the substrate's surface. The main channel has a main width of about 1000 μm or less. The first auxiliary channel intersects with the main channel at a first aperture defined in a first side wall of the main channel. A second auxiliary channel can intersect with the main channel at a second aperture defined in a second side wall of the main channel. A plurality of main channels and respective auxiliary channel(s) can be included on the surface.
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