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Nonlinear aspects of high heat flux nucleate boiling heat transfer. Part 1, Formulation

Conference ·
OSTI ID:10139289
This paper outlines the essential details of the formulation and numerical implementation of a model used to study nonlinear aspects of the macrolayer-controlled heat transfer process associated with high heat flux nucleate boiling and the critical heat flux. The model addresses the three-dimensional transient conduction heat transfer process within the problem domain comprised of the macrolayer and heater. Heat dissipation from the heater is modeled as the sum of transient transport into the macrolayer, and the heat loss resulting from evaporation of menisci associated with vapor stems.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
10139289
Report Number(s):
LA-UR--94-724; CONF-941142--2-Pt.1; ON: DE94009316
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English