Predictions of parametric effect on transition boiling under pool boiling conditions

Abstract

Using the theoretical model developed by the authors, important parametric effects, such as cavity size distribution, coating thickness, substrate thermal properties, system pressure, and liquid subcooling level, on transition boiling are investigated. The model predicts the same trend as experimental observations. If suitable data are available, direct comparisons show reasonable quantitative agreement. The theoretical model is the first in the literature that has the ability to predict such a wide range of parametric effects on transition boiling, including the critical and minimum heat flux points.