unraveling nucleate BOILing: MODEling, mesoscale simulatiONs and experiments

Project description

Elucidating the mechanism of nucleate boiling

Safe operation of large structures that emit high heat fluxes such as hybrid planes, drones and satellites hinges on efficient cooling solutions. Nucleate boiling can cool down components and systems through transfer of energy as bubbles form and detach from a heated surface to a cooler surrounding liquid. The EU-funded BOIL-MODE-ON project will use computer models to shed insight on the underlying mechanism of bubble inception and departure during boiling. The study will reveal the effects of surface wettability and dissolved gas, which are two of the most complex topics in the field. Experimental campaigns will complement theoretical work. Precise control of certain parameters that affect boiler efficiency will enable practical implementation of nucleate boiling.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › environmental engineering › energy and fuels › fuel cell

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2018 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2018
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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

Address

Lewes Road Mithras House
BN2 4AT Brighton
United Kingdom

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

EU contribution

€ 212 933,76