A Finite Volume Method to Solve the Governing Equations of Microchannel Flow Boiling Cooling Technique

Abstract

Microchannel flow boiling exhibits exceptional heat transfer performance, making it an ideal solution for high-heat-flux dissipation in micro-device cooling applications. Microchannel flow boiling achieves superior heat transfer by exploiting the latent heat of the working fluid and the enhanced surface-area-to-volume characteristics. This study presents a finite volume method (FVM) to numerically resolve the governing equations of microchannel flow boiling, including mass, momentum, energy, and phase-change evolution equations. The method is widely used for solving microchannel flow boiling equations due to its inherent conservation properties and ability to handle complex geometries and multiphase flows. The study provides insights into the detailed analysis of microchannel flow boiling cooling technique and enhances the fundamental understanding of multiphase flow physics required to develop the advanced cooling systems by bridging the gap between theoretical models and solution procedures.