Abstract
A stable meniscus is formed between a needle dispensing water over a heated circular face of a rotating copper block. The needle is offset from the axis of rotation and thus forms a moving meniscus. The water flow rate, heater surface temperature and the speed of rotation are controlled to provide a stable meniscus with complete evaporation of water without any meniscus break-up. The experimental heat transfer rate is compared with the transient heat conduction model. The results indicate that the transient heat conduction plays a major role in the heat transfer process from a moving meniscus. The study provides an important insight on the role of transient conduction around a nucleating bubble in pool boiling.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Heat--Transmission--Research; Meniscus (Liquids); Gas-liquid interfaces; Nucleate boiling
Publication Date
2003
Document Type
Thesis
Student Type
Graduate
Degree Name
Mechanical Engineering (MS)
Department, Program, or Center
Mechanical Engineering (KGCOE)
Advisor
Satish Kandlikar
Advisor/Committee Member
Jian Yu
Advisor/Committee Member
P. Venkataraman
Recommended Citation
Kuan, Wai Keat, "Experimental study of heat transfer from a moving and evaporating meniscus on a heated surface" (2003). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/6704
Campus
RIT – Main Campus
Plan Codes
MECE-MS
