Temperature Drop Research Articles

High-performance, superhydrophobic, durable photonic structure coating for efficient passive daytime radiative cooling

Passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) is an innovative and energy-free cooling technology that automatically cools the surface of an object by reflecting sunlight and emitting heat into outer space without the need for external energy inputs. However, PDRC materials often face issues such as surface contamination and poor long-term outdoor durability. Herein, a photonic structure coating with high PDRC performance, superhydrophobic property, and high outdoor durability was designed and prepared using a phase separation strategy. The photonic structure coating achieves a solar reflectance ∼97.6 % and an average atmospheric window (AW) emissivity of ∼93 %. Under direct sunlight (800 W/m2), the coating exhibits good PDRC performance, with an average temperature drop of ∼13 °C and a maximum temperature drop of up to ∼20 °C. The rough and porous surface of the coating can adsorb air, reducing the solid-liquid adhesion and endowing the coating with super-hydrophobic properties. The incorporation of a small amount of fluoroalkyl silanes into the coating provides water resistance, resulting in a water contact angle (WCA) of ∼155.1° and sliding angle (SA) of ∼2.3°, meeting the need for self-cleaning. Furthermore, the coating exhibits superior durability, including resistance to acid and alkali, UV aging, abrasion, and scratching. All these merits render this photonic structure coating great potential for real-world applications.

Computational fluid dynamic simulation of earth air heat exchanger: A thermal performance comparison between series and parallel arrangements

This study uses Ansys Fluent to compare the thermal performance of series and parallel earth air heat exchanger (EAHE) systems for cooling. The model was validated using experimental data from published literature and matched simulation results. The sensitivity study examined how length, diameter, and ground surface coverings affected EAHE performance. The relationship between effectiveness and the Number Transfer Unit (NTU) of EAHE was explored along with the soil thermal regime. The simulation results show that the series EAHE can achieve a lower temperature drop than parallel. With an input air temperature of 32 °C and EAHE lengths varying from 10 m to 50 m (in 10 m increments), the 50 m EAHE produced the lowest outlet air temperatures: 27.2 °C for the series configuration and 28.8 °C for the parallel arrangement. Changing the EAHE diameter (4–6 in) results in a ±0.2 °C outlet air temperature drop for both setups. EAHE performed best under short grass soil cover, yielding 1.4 °C and 0.5 °C lower outlet air temperatures, for series and parallel arrangements than the asphalt cover. The pressure drop increased proportionally with EAHE's length. Simulation results indicate a ±6 times larger pressure loss in the series design compared to the parallel setup. The effectiveness-NTU relationship shows that parallel EAHEs are 15 % more effective than series ones.

Capillary container array structures for efficient, energy-saving, and sustainable evaporative cooling and humidification

Evaporative cooling is a widely employed method for air conditioning and heat dissipation, utilizing the phase transition of water to achieve simultaneous cooling and humidification. It relies on high-surface-area solid materials to enhance air-liquid contact upon wetting. However, these water-absorbing materials have drawbacks such as increased air resistance, degradation of water quality, and limited water retention capabilities. This study introduces a novel structure called the capillary container array (CCA) for effective humidification and cooling. The CCA structure overcomes the limitations of traditional methods by incorporating interconnected capillary containers with adjustable spacing and utilizing capillary forces to capture liquid droplets while minimizing the solid component. Compared to commercial paper-based wet curtains, the CCA structure offers significant advantages including strong water retention capabilities, high humidification performance, low air resistance and high pollution resistance. It increases water capacity by 6 times, humidification capacity by 8 %, and temperature drop by 2.2 °C. Moreover, it exhibits a 5-fold longer in water retention duration, a 30 % reduction in air pressure drop and a 3-fold increase in the performance coefficient, and maintains excellent water quality (<1 NTU) over prolonged operation. These advancements make the CCA structure highly promising for various applications in agriculture, industry and environmental conservation.

Middle to late Miocene cooling and drying in the northern Tibetan Plateau based on evidence from plant-insect interactions

The Qaidam Basin in the northern Tibetan Plateau is currently arid, but may have had a semi-humid to semi-arid climate in Miocene times, as suggested by pollen and isotopic data; however, the lack of macroscopic fossils hinders more precise paleoclimatic calibration. In this paper, we report fossil leaves with insect damage from a late Miocene layer (HT-5) in the Huaitoutala section dated ∼11.4 Ma, and compare them with records from a middle Miocene layer (HT-1) dated ∼12.7 Ma. Results show that damage diversity dropped from 36 types in HT-1 to 24 types in HT-5, suggesting a fall in mean annual temperature. Damage frequency decreased from 70 % in HT-1 to 32 % in HT-5, pointing to a drop in the coldest month temperature. Moreover, a slight fall in the diversity of mining damage, from 5 types in HT-1 to 4 types in HT-5, suggests a shift towards a slightly more arid climate from the middle to late Miocene. The flora from HT-5 is composed mainly of Betulaceae, Populus, Ulmus, and shrubs. Based on the distribution of these taxa in modern vegetation, the climate was probably semi-humid, not entirely arid during the late Miocene. These results are corroborated by fossil mammal data from the same section. Therefore, despite a cooling and drying trend from the middle to late Miocene, the climate of the Qaidam Basin was not as extremely arid as today.

Performance analysis, statistical modeling, and multiple response optimization of a novel fixed-bed quartz reactor packed with Ba-Pt@γ-AL2O3 using response surface methodology

In the present study, a novel fixed-bed continuous reactor with a preheating chamber was designed to be utilized for the practical application of removal studies of dangerous pollutants, especially NOX removal by NOX Storage Reduction (NSR) catalysts on a laboratory scale. The reactor's design and operational parameters, including outer wall temperature (50–600 °C), volumetric flow rate (0.3–3 L/min), wall temperature time (0.16–10 min), and granule surface area inside the preheating chamber (0–270 cm2), were statistically modeled and optimized using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). For more logical and effective parameter optimization, the ratio of gas and catalyst temperatures and pressure drop to the reactor outer wall temperature (GT/ROWT, CT/ROWT, and PD/ROWT) were also included in the optimization process. Experimental results showed that gas temperature, catalyst temperature, and pressure drop ranged from 31 to 177 °C, 51–585 °C, and 7–153 Pa, respectively. Optimal conditions were determined to be an outer wall temperature of 230 °C, a volumetric flow rate of 3 L/min, a wall temperature time of 0.16 min, and a granule surface area of 67.3 cm2. The results demonstrated that outer wall temperature, flow rate, time, and surface area of granules have significant and interaction effects on the responses and should be considered when researchers assess the removal efficiency of thermal catalysts.

Laminar burning velocity of NH3 at elevated preheating temperatures and with N2 dilution: Measurements and evaluation of kinetic models

Ammonia is a promising hydrogen carrier and carbon-free fuel. In this work, new laminar burning velocity data of ammonia under intensified preheating (773K–848K) and N2 diluted condition is provided. Temperature coefficient that reflects the exponentially positive effect of preheating is reevaluated and compared with literature data at lower preheating temperatures, which is in the range of 2.08–2.30 with an improved accuracy. In contrast, dilution is of a linearly negative effect. The laminar burning velocity decreases by more than 20% as the O2 content drops from 21% to 19%. Besides, 11 recently published kinetic models are evaluated based on the experimental data. The Otomo18 model makes the best prediction with a small relative difference (≤±5%). Accordingly, the effects of radiation heat loss and dilution are analyzed in detail. The former is found insignificant, and the latter is mainly attributed to the adiabatic flame temperature drop.

Thermal environment analysis and parameters optimization of a novel hot-air phase change heating bed

Maintaining indoor heating consumes significant energy; personalized heating can reduce this consumption. Existing bed-based heating devices have drawbacks in terms of temperature distribution and susceptibility to weather influences. In this paper, a hot-air phase change heating bed (HAPCHB) is proposed, which can heat the indoor thermal environment during the day and the bedding thermal environment at night. The theoretical analysis and simulation model of the new heating bed is established, and the experimental platform for analyzing the thermal environment building effect is built, which verifies the accuracy of the numerical simulation results. The experimental and simulation results show that the thermal inertia of the envelope has a great influence on the room temperature, but has little influence on the bed board temperature under the experimental conditions. Both indoor and bed board temperatures can keep the lower limit of thermal comfort for 12 h continuously. With the increase of phase change material (PCM), the thermal performance of the system is enhanced and attenuated, and the thermal performance of PCM-1.4 scheme is better. The rate of indoor temperature drop is similar under three heating times, but the performance of room temperature and bed board temperature is better at 6 h and 8 h respectively. The research results provide basis and guidance for improving indoor heating effect by HAPCHB.

Highly efficient multi-layer flexible heatsink for wearable thermoelectric cooling

Flexible thermoelectric cooler (fTEC), which interfaces well with curved human body surface and provides cooling functions, is an emerging candidate for personal thermal management and non-hospitalized medical treatment. Achieving efficient and long-term cooling performance of TEC requires high thermal conductivity and heat diffusion of the hot side, which has yet to achieve. In this study, we design and fabricate a highly thermally conductive and flexible heatsink with a multi-layered structure especially for wearable TEC wristband, which obtains a large temperature drop (8.8 °C) for imitated on-body test and the maxim 13.1 °C temperature decrease in air. Here, we demonstrate that a well-designed functional composite layer, including phase change material, thermally conductive fillers and metal foam, can establish an effective equilibration among cooling performance, thermal management capacity and mechanical property. Particularly, the heatsink with highly thermal conductive skeleton (k ∼ 2.7 W/mK) and effective heat dissipating fins can significantly improve heat conduction and dissipation, which improve the cooling performance by more than 55 %. With the help of theoretical simulation, we propose a promising strategy for heat management on thermoelectric device through a flexible multi-layered structure, paving the way for achieving practical applications of wearable thermoelectric coolers for personal thermal regulation or cooling therapy.

A Novel Method for Increasing Phase‐Change Microcapsules in Nanofiber Textile through Electrospinning

AbstractPhase‐change textiles can achieve temperature regulation in variable ambient environments, however, augmenting the amounts of phase‐change materials (PCMs) in textiles remains a significant challenge due to the occurrence of leakage with higher amounts. Herein, a novel approach is proposed for the fabrication of a hierarchical nanofiber textile embedded with a substantial quantity of phase‐change microcapsules (PCMC) using electrospinning. Such nanofiber textile is composed of a polyvinylidene fluoride‐hexafluoropropylene fibers (PVDF‐HFP) layer and a polyvinyl butyral fibers doped with 60 wt% of PCMC (PVB/PCMC‐60) layer. Gratifyingly, doped PCMC shows no signs of rupture and exhibits excellent cycling stability. Furthermore, the incorporation of the PCMC does not affect the spectral characteristics of the PVDF‐HFP layer while providing a substantial enthalpy of fusion (92.6 J g−1) to the PVB/PCMC‐60 layer. This serves to compensate for the deficiency in radiative cooling capacity and effectively mitigates temperature fluctuations and overheating of the textile. Outdoor test results indicate that the nanofiber textile can achieve temperature drops of 3.7 and 14.8 °C compared to textile without the PCMC (namely PVDF‐HFP/PVB) and cotton, and attains a subambient temperature drop of 6.5 °C. Additionally, the nanofiber textile exhibits desirable mechanical strength, flexibility, washability, breathability, moisture permeability, and sun protection.

Pavement compactness estimation based on 3D pavement texture features

Understanding the correlation between pavement compactness and pavement texture features aids in determining the range of compaction passes. This paper proposes an estimation model for pavement compactness based on 3D pavement features. The compaction process was simulated in laboratory for four different gradation types with varying compaction passes while 3D texture data were obtained. Parameters were calculated to interpret texture features. The Random Forest model and the Shapley additive explanations approach were used to explore the contribution of different feature parameters to the compactness prediction model for the feature selection. A polynomial linear model was proposed to predict the compactness using five selected parameters, which showed a good fit. It was also observed that Da and Spk make a more substantial contribution to the model. Additionally, an optimal compaction pass range considering compactness, texture depth, and temperature drop was proposed to support the control strategies in road compaction construction sites.

Fire Performance of FRCM-Confined RC Columns: Experimental Investigation and Parametric Analysis

This study presents an experimental investigation of the fire response of six columns strengthened with polyparaphenylene benzobisoxazole (PBO) FRCM system, and tested in a large-scale furnace following ASTM E119 standards. The parameters investigated included the number of PBO-FRCM layers and the presence of a fireproofing insulation layer. Test results highlighted the effectiveness of PBO-FRCM in insulating the column, with the strengthened column showing a substantial 31.9% reduction in temperature readings at the concrete surface compared to its unstrengthened counterpart. Furthermore, the presence of Sikacrete 213F fireproofing system reduced temperature readings within the column's section by an average of 65%. Based on the experimental results, a parametric numerical study were developed and verified using ABAQUS software. The parameters studied included the number of PBO-FRCM layers (0, 1, and 2 layers), the presence of a 30 mm thick insulation layer, and the axial preloading taken as 40, 60, and 75% of the ultimate column's capacity. The model accurately predicted the temperature readings across the columns. Strengthening the columns with PBO-FRCM significantly increased their resistance during fire, doubling fire-resistance duration with one layer. Adding fireproof insulation led to significant increase in load resistance duration. The percentage drop in temperature after 1 hour of fire exposure was around 70% at the FRCM surface for the insulated column strengthened with one layer of FRCM. Higher preload percentages reduced both the fire-resistance duration and ductility of the columns. For the group of columns strengthened with one layer, increasing the preloading percentage to 60% and 75% resulted in decreases in the fire-resistance duration of 35% and 73%, respectively.

Thermally-induced fracture in the oxide scale of T91 ferritic/martensitic steel after exposure to oxygen-saturated liquid lead–bismuth eutectic

Ensuring the continuity and stability of the oxide scale to separate T91 steel from lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE) is an effective method for limiting corrosion in the lead-based fast reactor system. In this study, we specifically investigated the impact of cooling thermal stress on the stability and damage of the oxide scales of T91 steel when exposed to oxygen-saturated liquid lead–bismuth eutectic at high temperatures. A corrosion test was conducted on T91 steels exposed to stagnant oxygen-saturated LBE at 500 °C. Experimental results indicated that oxide damage exists without any external force, including interface cracks and through-scale cracks perpendicular to the interface. We developed a three-layer peridynamic model of T91-(Fe,Cr)3O4-Fe3O4 to simulate the deformation and failure of oxides under a cooling process from high temperature to room temperature. The simulation results show that a temperature drop of about 200 °C from 500 °C can cause through-oxide cracks in the oxide scale, and subsequent cooling can lead to the propagation of interfacial cracks. Additional modifications were introduced in the model to account for the porosity of the oxide scale. Parametric investigations illustrate the effects of oxide scale thickness and porosity on the resulting crack patterns.

Stretchable and Self-Cleaning Daytime Radiative Coolers for Human Fabric and Building Applications.

Advancements in radiative cooling technology have shown significant progress in recent years. However, the limited mechanical properties of most radiative coolers greatly hinder their practical applications, particularly in the context of human cooling fabrics. In this study, we present the fabrication of facile and stretchable radiative coolers with exceptional cooling performance by utilizing the design of porous radiative coolers as guidelines for developing promising elastomer coolers. Subsequently, we employ a simple electrospinning method to fabricate these coolers, resulting in impressive solar reflectivity (∼96.1%) and infrared emissivity (over 95%). During the summer, these coolers demonstrate a maximum temperature drop of ∼9.6 °C. Additionally, the developed coolers exhibit superior hydrophobicity and mechanical properties, with a high strain capacity exceeding 700% and a stress tolerance of over 30 MPa, highlighting their potential for application in automobile textiles and cooling fabrics. Furthermore, we evaluate the radiative cooling performance of stretchable coolers using global-scale modeling, revealing their significant cooling potential across various regions worldwide.

Study of the Effect of Initial Plate Temperature in Jet Impingement Cooling Process

The microstructure characteristics and the properties of rolled steels are significantly affected by the heat transfer and boiling phenomena occurring during the jet impingement cooling on run‐out tables (ROT). In this study, experiments are conducted using a full industrial‐scale ROT facility with rectangular plates made of low‐carbon stainless steel (type 316L). The plate is heated up to a temperature ranging from to , then rapidly impinged using a single circular water jet, and the temperature drop is captured using an infrared thermal camera (FLIR A615 25°–50 Hz type). The dissipated heat flux, estimated experimentally using a 2D inverse heat conduction analysis, ranges from 6.1 to 3.4 MW m−2 across different zones along the plate surface. The impact of different initial plate temperature on the boiling behavior is studied by developing a 2D‐computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model, and the results are closely aligned with the experimental findings. The results reveal that when estimating the heat flux from CFD simulations, the best accuracy is obtained when considering fluid temperature at a point close to the plate surface (about 1 μm above the surface). Furthermore, the maximum extracted heat flux (MHF) is significantly influenced by the initial temperature of the plate. Increasing the initial plate temperature from 500 to 900 °C led to an increase of 82% in the MHF in stagnation zone, and 137% increase in the parallel‐flow region. The CFD model presented in this study and the full calculation of the boiling curves numerically will pave the road for investigating various practical parameters in jet impingement cooling.

Experimental study of the optimal design and performance of a mixed-flow dew-point indirect evaporative cooler

Evaporative cooling technologies represent a promising alternative to face the emerging cooling energy poverty, owing to their low production and operative costs. High performance can be achieved through more complex designs, such as dew point indirect evaporative cooling (DIEC) systems. Recent literature explores improvements on these systems, like flow configuration, materials, and water distribution. This study proposes a compact mixed-flow DIEC system made of polycarbonate plates covered with two possible wicking materials. Three water distribution systems are also studied. The prototypes are experimentally characterised by varying the inlet air temperature, humidity, volume flow, and working-to-intake air ratio. The best performing design is evaluated in terms of temperature drop, dew-point effectiveness, wet-bulb effectiveness, and cooling capacity. Results are consistent with those in the literature for equivalent heat transfer areas. The use of a wicking material improves the cooling capacity by up to 1.45. The type of material is less relevant, which enables to select the most economic and accessible option. External nozzles for water distribution offers temperature drops of more than 1 °C and better cooling capacities of approximately 100 W than inlet water distributors.

Preparation irinotecan hydrochloride loaded PEGylated liposomes using novel method supercritical fluid and condition optimized by Box–Behnken design

A semi-synthetic camptothecin derivative known as irinotecan hydrochloride is frequently used to treat colorectal cancer, including colorectal adenocarcinoma and lung cancers involving small cells. Irinotecan has a very short half-life; therefore, continuous infusions are required to keep the drug’s blood levels at therapeutic levels, which could produce cumulative toxicities. Effective delivery techniques, including liposomes, have been developed to address these shortcomings. In this study, a continuous supercritical fluid approach dubbed Expansion Supercritical Fluid into an aqueous solution, in which the pressure decreases rapidly but remains over the critical pressure, is proposed to manufacture polyethylene glycolylated (PEGylated) liposomes carrying irinotecan hydrochloride. To accomplish this, PEGylated liposomes were created using a Box–Behnken design, and the operating parameters (flow rate, temperature, and pressure drop) were optimized. Encapsulation efficiency, mean size, and prepared liposome count were 94.6%, 55 nm, and 758 under ideal circumstances. Additionally, the stability of the PEGylated liposome was investigated during 8 weeks, and also PEGylated liposome-loaded irinotecan release profile was compared to conventional liposomes and free irinotecan, and a constant drug release was seen after the first burst release from liposomes.

Quantitative assessment of well leakage, part I: Cement stress evolution

A damaged cement sheath in wells can open a leakage pathway to shallow freshwater aquifers and atmosphere. Quantitative assessment of leakage along wells has become an area of interest for both the industry and the regulatory bodies. The well leakage can be of importance in both active and legacy wells. In order to estimate leakage through cement sheaths, the size of the leakage pathway and the damage in the cement sheath must be estimated. In this work, we have developed a hydro-thermo-mechanically coupled near-well model that aims to calculate the evolution of cement’s stress as it cures. This process takes into account the cement’s gradual increase in stiffness, chemical shrinkage, and the heat of hydration. The results are verified using lab measured cement stress and pore pressure data from the literature. A case study was developed based on a low-enthalpy geothermal doublet in the Netherlands. The results show that during the cold water injection, an outer microannulus may open to 60 µm. The presence of an external source of water and formation stiffness are of significant importance in determining the damage to the cement sheath. The heat of hydration in cement increases the temperature of cement during curing. The subsequent drop in temperature due to drilling or completion reduces the cement stress and exacerbates the damage to the cement sheath. The producer well may not form a microannuli, however shear and cyclical failure may be of higher likelihood. The modelling framework presented here allows for estimation of annular cement stress in the well. The analysis provides quantitative estimates of the size of the leakage pathway along a well that can be used to estimate well leakge. Quantitative estimate of well leakage provides crucial information for quantitative risk analysis and provides a framework to optimize well operations to minimize leakage risk.

Performance Evaluation of a Novel Cold Plate with Double-Layer Interdigitated Flow Channels for Battery Thermal Management

Working temperature is a non-negligible factor that determines the operating performance of lithium-ion batteries which are extensively used in vehicles and the energy storage industry. Therefore, it is essential to maintain the battery temperature within an acceptable range while minimizing power consumption and ensuring uniform temperature distribution. To achieve these goals, a novel cold plate design with double-layer interdigitated flow channels is proposed in this study for efficient prismatic battery thermal management. The newly proposed cold plate design outperforms the serpentine-channel based cold plate under the same working conditions, resulting in significant improvements in both battery temperature and pressure drop. Specifically, the maximum temperature and temperature difference were reduced by over 10%, while the power cost was reduced by approximately 50%. By considering different arrangements of inlet and outlet locations, 32 non-repeating designs of the cold plate flow paths were examined. Relatively good inlet and outlet layouts are determined by comparing battery thermal management metrics including the maximum temperature, temperature difference, uniform index, and pressure drop, as well as the overall performance factors that consider both the battery temperature and power cost. In addition, the effects of the inlet flow velocity are examined to determine the optimal design.

Amphotericin B for injection triggers degranulation of human LAD2 mast cells by MRGPRX2 and pseudo-allergic reactions in mice via MRGPRB2 activation.

Amphotericin B, a polyene macrolide antifungal agent, still plays an important role in the management of serious systemic fungal infections. Amphotericin B deoxycholate (AmBd) has been used to treat invasive fungal infections for over 60years and remains the primary clinical formulation currently available. Anaphylactoid reactions triggered by AmBd in the clinic have been documented. However, the molecular and cellular events contributing to these reactions have not been clearly elucidated to date. This study demonstrates that the human Mas-related G protein-coupled receptor X2 (MRGPRX2) is the receptor that mediates these anaphylactoid responses. Molecular docking and cellular thermal shift assay (CETSA) indicate that AmBd exhibits potential affinity with MRGPRX2. In vitro, exposure to AmBd results in significant release of LAD2 mast cell granules and induces intracellular Ca2+ mobilization as well as activation of PLC-γ/IP3R and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways. However, these phenomena are reduced in MRGPRX2-knockdown LAD2 cells. In vivo, AmBd triggers paw swelling and a rapid drop in core body temperature in wild-type (WT) mice. However, these reactions are almost absent in MRGPRB2 (the mouse homolog of MRGPRX2) knockout mice (MRGPRB2MUT, MUT). The above results suggest that AmBd activates PLC-γ/IP3R and PI3K/AKT signaling via MRGPRX2 (in human LAD2 mast cells) or MRGPRB2 (in mice), leading to the release of mast cell granules and subsequent triggering of pseudo-allergic reactions. Taken together, this study clarifies the role of MRGPRX2 in triggering pseudo-allergic reactions to AmBd and suggests that MRGPRX2 could be a potential therapeutic target for controlling these reactions.

Experimental study on temperature distribution of double-layer solid cylinder under local heating source

Abstract Heating equipment is widely used in production and life, the transient temperature of the heated object reflects the effect of heating equipment, but also an important basis for the design of heating equipment. In the internal temperature measurement of micro heating equipment, some of the temperature measurement instruments are large in size, which makes it difficult to realize precision measurement, and the use of infrared measurement, laser temperature measurement and other methods cannot be used to accurately measure the temperature of the internal points of the material without destroying the material and equipment at the same time. In this study, based on the thermocouple temperature measurement technology and considering the problem of fragility and breakage caused by the small diameter of very fine thermocouple wires, a multi-point temperature synchronization measurement platform is constructed to realize the precise measurement of the temperature at multiple points inside the micro-heating element. Transient temperatures were measured at different locations of a water-containing porous medium inside a 15 mm long heating element under static heating and dynamic suction conditions in the case study. The results show that moisture and suction have a significant effect on the temperature inside the porous media layer. During the suction process, the temperature drop near the suction opening was larger, and the temperature drop near the wall was about 47% of the temperature drop inside. This study is a guide to the design of heating structures for vacuum drying equipment, electrically heated atomization systems and other micro-miniature heating equipment.