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A review of the methods of modeling multi-phase flows within different microchannels shapes and their applications

In industrial processes, the microtechnology concept refers to the operation of small devices that integrate the elements of operational and reaction units to save energy and space. The advancement of knowledge in the field of microfluidics has resulted in fabricating devices with different applicat...

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Main Authors:	Abidi, Awatef, Ahmadi, Amir, Enayati, Mojtaba, Sajadi, S. Mohammad, Yarmand, Hooman, Ahmed, Arslan, Cheraghian, Goshtasp
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Published:	MDPI 2021
Subjects:	TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
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spelling	my.um.eprints.285792022-08-16T04:25:08Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/28579/ A review of the methods of modeling multi-phase flows within different microchannels shapes and their applications Abidi, Awatef Ahmadi, Amir Enayati, Mojtaba Sajadi, S. Mohammad Yarmand, Hooman Ahmed, Arslan Cheraghian, Goshtasp TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery In industrial processes, the microtechnology concept refers to the operation of small devices that integrate the elements of operational and reaction units to save energy and space. The advancement of knowledge in the field of microfluidics has resulted in fabricating devices with different applications in micro and nanoscales. Micro- and nano-devices can provide energy-efficient systems due to their high thermal performance. Fluid flow in microchannels and microstructures has been widely considered by researchers in the last two decades. In this paper, a review study on fluid flow within microstructures is performed. The present study aims to present the results obtained in previous studies on this type of system. First, different types of flows in microchannels are examined. The present article will then review previous articles and present a general summary in each section. Then, the multi-phase flows inside the microchannels are discussed, and the flows inside the micropumps, microturbines, and micromixers are evaluated. According to the literature review, it is found that the use of microstructures enhances energy efficiency. The results of previous investigations revealed that the use of nanofluids as a working fluid in microstructures improves energy efficiency. Previous studies have demonstrated special attention to the design aspects of microchannels and micro-devices compared to other design strategies to improve their performance. Finally, general concluding remarks are presented, and the existing challenges in the use of these devices and suggestions for future investigations are presented. MDPI 2021-09 Article PeerReviewed Abidi, Awatef and Ahmadi, Amir and Enayati, Mojtaba and Sajadi, S. Mohammad and Yarmand, Hooman and Ahmed, Arslan and Cheraghian, Goshtasp (2021) A review of the methods of modeling multi-phase flows within different microchannels shapes and their applications. Micromachines, 12 (9). ISSN 2072-666X, DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/mi12091113 <https://doi.org/10.3390/mi12091113>. 10.3390/mi12091113
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spellingShingle	TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Abidi, Awatef Ahmadi, Amir Enayati, Mojtaba Sajadi, S. Mohammad Yarmand, Hooman Ahmed, Arslan Cheraghian, Goshtasp A review of the methods of modeling multi-phase flows within different microchannels shapes and their applications
description	In industrial processes, the microtechnology concept refers to the operation of small devices that integrate the elements of operational and reaction units to save energy and space. The advancement of knowledge in the field of microfluidics has resulted in fabricating devices with different applications in micro and nanoscales. Micro- and nano-devices can provide energy-efficient systems due to their high thermal performance. Fluid flow in microchannels and microstructures has been widely considered by researchers in the last two decades. In this paper, a review study on fluid flow within microstructures is performed. The present study aims to present the results obtained in previous studies on this type of system. First, different types of flows in microchannels are examined. The present article will then review previous articles and present a general summary in each section. Then, the multi-phase flows inside the microchannels are discussed, and the flows inside the micropumps, microturbines, and micromixers are evaluated. According to the literature review, it is found that the use of microstructures enhances energy efficiency. The results of previous investigations revealed that the use of nanofluids as a working fluid in microstructures improves energy efficiency. Previous studies have demonstrated special attention to the design aspects of microchannels and micro-devices compared to other design strategies to improve their performance. Finally, general concluding remarks are presented, and the existing challenges in the use of these devices and suggestions for future investigations are presented.
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author	Abidi, Awatef Ahmadi, Amir Enayati, Mojtaba Sajadi, S. Mohammad Yarmand, Hooman Ahmed, Arslan Cheraghian, Goshtasp
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title	A review of the methods of modeling multi-phase flows within different microchannels shapes and their applications
title_short	A review of the methods of modeling multi-phase flows within different microchannels shapes and their applications
title_full	A review of the methods of modeling multi-phase flows within different microchannels shapes and their applications
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A review of the methods of modeling multi-phase flows within different microchannels shapes and their applications

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