Convection in Microchannels

Research on fluid flow and heat transfer in microchannels was partly driven by miniaturization of microelectronic devices. The need for efficient cooling methods for high heat flux components focused attention on the cooling features of microchannels. Microchannels are used in a variety of engineering and scientific applications. The inkjet printer is a classic example. Extensive use is found in medical applications and in micoelecro- mechanical systems (MEMS) such as micro heat exchangers, mixers, pumps, turbines, sensors and actuators.