Both the liquid flow and the convective heat transfer will be affected significantly by these effects. Recently, we have made significant progress in the theoretical research. Our models and software package can simulate and predict the flow and heat transfer through microchannels. The phenomena which cannot be interpreted by the conventional theories now can be successfully explained by our new theory. In addition, a computer controlled experimental system to measure the liquid flow and heat transfer in microchannel systems has been established in my laboratory.
Experimental studies are currently in progress.
We are insterested in finding industrial support to further develop the microchannel heat sink technology.