Numerical simulation and modeling of microdroplet evaporation

Patel, Ankit Yogesh

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Description

Title

Numerical simulation and modeling of microdroplet evaporation

Author(s)

Patel, Ankit Yogesh

Issue Date

2022-04-27

Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)

Miljkovic , Nenad

Department of Study

Mechanical Engineering

Discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Degree Granting Institution

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Degree Name

M.S.

Degree Level

Thesis

Keyword(s)

• Microdroplet
• evaporation
• ANSYS

Abstract

The ability to understand and quantify droplet evaporation and its associated heat and mass transport is extremely valuable to a variety of industries such as, and not limited to, combustion, energy systems, computer technology, thermal management systems, and advanced manufacturing. The primary reason for this value is derived from the ability for droplets to absorb high heat fluxes across relatively small length scales and efficiently transport that energy by using their latent heat of vaporization. With this intrinsic value proposition, it is imperative to be able to numerically model and predict this complex phenomenon to design and invent solutions that will help drive a variety of industries forward. In this thesis, a numerical model is developed which is capable of prediction evaporation of liquid microdroplets. Using previously established and verified experimental results, various numerical models and simulation approaches were investigated and the results ultimately compared to determine the most optimal numerical modeling methodology. Ultimately, the work completed within this thesis serves as a foundation for future studies into the complex physical mechanisms governing evaporation and condensation at the liquid-vapor interfaces.

Graduation Semester

2022-05

Type of Resource

Thesis

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Copyright 2022 Ankit Yogesh Patel

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