Thermohydrodynamic Programming and Constructal Design in Microsystems explains the direction of a morphing system configuration, illustrated by life evolution in nature. This is sometimes referred to as the fourth law of thermodynamics. The theory was first applied in thermofluidic engineering, and has more recently been applied in physics and biology. This book is specifically focused on synthetic modelling and constructal optimization in the design of microsystemic devices, which are of particular interest to researchers and practitioners in the sphere of micro- and nanoscale physics, which deviates mechanistically from conventional theory. The book is an important reference resource for researchers working in the area of micro- and nanosystems technology, who want to learn more about how thermodynamics can be effectively applied at the micro level. Explains how application of Constructal theory can lead to more effective microsystems designOffers an introduction to fundamentals and application to different flow and heat/mass transport systemsBridge the gap between theoretical design and optimization, from a practical point of view INDICE: 1. Introduction to Constructal Theory in Microsystems 2. Convection Thermohydraulics - Microchannel Networks 3. Highly Conductive Thermal Inserts - Modification to Volumetric Heat Sources in Microscale 4. Capillary Flows in Micro and Nano Scale 5. Capillary Flows in Porous Media 6. Design Optimization for Micro-Thermo-Fluidic-Systems
- ISBN: 978-0-12-813191-6
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 300
- Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2018
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés