Miniature Heat-Removal Devices

Flow of coolants in micro-cOTiduits MicroChannel heat sinks (MCHS) Micro-heat exchangers Miniature heat-removal devices Nanofluid flow in microchannels... 

The field of chemical process miniaturization is growing at a rapid pace with promising improvements in process control, product quality, and safety, (1,2). Microreactors typically have fluidic conduits or channels on the order of tens to hundreds of micrometers. With large surface area-to-volume ratios, rapid heat and mass transfer can be accomplished with accompanying improvements in yield and selectivity in reactive systems. Microscale devices are also being examined as a platform for traditional unit operations such as membrane reactors in which a rapid removal of reaction-inhibiting products can significantly boost product yields (3-6). 

---