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John Richard Thome office(s): MEG1464 phone(s): [+41 21 69] 35981,35434,35982 MISSION The main fields of research at LTCM Heat and Mass Transfer Laboratory are: Single and two-phase heat transfer in microchannels; Pool and convective boiling of pure fluids and mixtures; Condensation of pure fluids and mixtures; Falling film evaporation and condensation; Heat transfer augmentation; Two-phase flows and modelling of flow regime transitions; Laminar flow heat transfer with enhancements; Flow visualization of two-phase phenomena and void fraction measurements with use of laser sheets; Boiling on tube bundle; Effects on lubricants of two-phase heat transfer. BIOGRAPHY John R. Thome is Professor of Heat and Mass Transfer at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland since 1998, where his primary interests of research are two-phase flow and heat transfer, covering both macro-scale and micro-scale heat transfer and enhanced heat transfer. He directs the Laboratory of Heat and Mass Transfer (LTCM) at the EPFL with a research staff of about 18-20 and is also Director of the Doctoral School in Energy. He received his Ph.D. at Oxford University, England in 1978. He is the author of four books: Enhanced Boiling Heat Transfer (1990), Convective Boiling and Condensation, 3rd Edition (1994), Wolverine Engineering Databook III (2004) and Nucleate Boiling on Micro-Structured Surfaces (2008). He received the ASME Heat Transfer Division's Best Paper Award in 1998 for a 3-part paper on two-phase flow and flow boiling heat transfer published in the Journal of Heat Transfer. He has received the J&E Hall Gold Medal from the U.K. Institute of Refrigeration in February, 2008 for his extensive research contributions on refrigeration heat transfer and more recently the 2010 ASME Heat Transfer Memorial Award. He has published widely on the fundamental aspects of microscale and macroscale two-phase flow and heat transfer and on enhanced boiling and condensation heat transfer. MAIN PUBLICATIONS J. B. Marcinichen, J. A. Olivier, and J. R. Thome. On-chip two-phase cooling of datacenters: Cooling system and energy recovery evaluation. Applied Thermal Engineering, xxx:1-16, 2012. [ DOI | Details | Full Text ] J. E. Park, F. Vakili-Farahani, L. Consolini, and J. R. Thome. Experimental study on condensation heat transfer in vertical minichannels for new refrigerant R1234ze(E) versus R134a and R236fa. Experimental Thermal And Fluid Science, 35:442-454, 2011. [ DOI | Details ] C. L. Ong and J. R. Thome. Macro-to-microchannel transition in two-phase flow: Part 2-Flow boiling heat transfer and critical heat flux. Experimental Thermal And Fluid Science, 35:873-886, 2011. [ DOI | Details ] Y. Madhour, J. Olivier, E. Costa-Patry, S. Paredes, B. Michel, and J. R. Thome. Flow Boiling of R134a in a Multi-Microchannel Heat Sink with Hotspot Heaters for Energy-Efficient Microelectronic CPU Cooling Applications. Ieee Transactions On Components Packaging And Manufacturing Technology, 1:873-883, 2011. [ DOI | Details ] A. Cioncolini and J. R. Thome. Algebraic turbulence modeling in adiabatic and evaporating annular two-phase flow. International Journal Of Heat And Fluid Flow, 32:805-817, 2011. [ DOI | Details ] J. A. Olivier, J. B. Marcinichen, A. Bruch, and J. R. Thome. Green Cooling of High Performance Micro Processors: Parametric Study between Flow Boiling and Water Cooling. Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications, 3(4):041003-1 - 041003-12, 2011. [ DOI | Details | Full Text ] J. B. Marcinichen, J. A. Olivier, V. d. Oliveira, and J. R. Thome. A Review of On-Chip Micro-Evaporation: Experimental Evaluation of Liquid Pumping and Vapor Compression Driven Cooling Systems and Control. Applied Energy, 62:147-161, 2011. [ DOI | Details | Full Text ] E. Van Rooyen and J. R. Thome. Boiling on a Tube Bundle. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2011. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ] E. Costa-Patry and J. R. Thome. Cooling High Heat Flux Micro-Electronic Systems using Refrigerants in High Aspect Ratio Multi-Microchannel Evaporators. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2011. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ] N. Lamaison, J. B. Marcinichen, and J. R. Thome. Efficiency Improvements of a Thermal Power Plant by Making Use of the Waste Heat of Large Datacenters using Two-Phase On-Chip Cooling. In Proceedings of the World Engineer’s Convention, 2011. [ Details ] On-Chip Micro-Evaporation: Experimental Evaluation of Liquid Pumping and Vapor Compression Cooling Systems. 3rd Macro and Nano Flows Conference, 2011. [ Details | Full Text ] J. R. Thome and R. J. da Silva Lima. TWO-PHASE FLOW AND BOILING OF AMMONIA IN HORIZONTAL SMOOTH TUBES. In Ammonia Refrigeration Technology - INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF REFRIGERATION, 2011. [ Details ] J. B. Marcinichen, J. Olivier, and J. R. Thome. Reasons to Use Two-phase Refrigerant Cooling. ElectronicsCooling, 2011. [ DOI | Details | Link ] R. J. Da Silva Lima and J. R. Thome. Experimental and Visual Study on Flow Patterns and Pressure Drops in U-Tubes. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2011. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ] E. Costa-Patry, J. Olivier, B. Michel, and J. R. Thome. Two-phase flow of refrigerants in 85¼m-wide multi-microchannels: Part II – Heat transfer with 35 local heaters. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, 2011. [ DOI | Details ] E. Costa-Patry, J. Olivier, B. A. Nichita, B. Michel, and J. R. Thome. Two-phase flow of refrigerants in 85¼m-wide multi-microchannels: Part I – Pressure drop. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, 32(2):451-463, 2011. [ DOI | Details ] M. Sabry, A. Sridhar, D. Atienza Alonso, Y. Temiz, Y. Leblebici, S. Szczukiewicz, N. Borhani, J. R. Thome, T. Brunschwiler, and B. Michel. Towards Thermally-Aware Design of 3D MPSoCs with Inter-Tier Cooling. In Proceedings of Design, Automation and Test in Europe (DATE '11), pages 1466-1471. ACM and IEEE Press, 2011. [ Details | Full Text ] E. Rahim, R. Revellin, J. Thome, and A. Bar-Cohen. Characterization and prediction of two-phase flow regimes in miniature tubes. International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 37(1):12-23, 2011. [ DOI | Details ] C. L. Ong and J. R. Thome. Experimental Adiabatic Two-Phase Pressure Drops of R134a, R236fa and R245fa in Small Horizontal Circular Channels. In ASME/JSME Thermal Engineering Joint Conference, 2011. [ Details ] S. Nebuloni and J. R. Thome. Numerical modeling of laminar annular film condensation for different channel shapes. International Journal Of Heat And Mass Transfer, 53:2615-2627, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] S. Nebuloni and J. R. Thome. Numerical Modeling of the Conjugate Heat Transfer Problem for Annular Laminar Film Condensation in Microchannels. In Mnhmt2009, Vol 2, pages 129-137. American Soc Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, Ny 10016-5990 Usa, 2010. [ Details ] J. B. Marcinichen, J. R. Thome, and B. Michel. Cooling of microprocessors with micro-evaporation: A novel two-phase cooling cycle. International Journal Of Refrigeration-Revue Internationale Du Froid, 33:1264-1276, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] J. R. Thome and A. Cioncolini. Void Fraction Prediction in Annular Two-Phase Flow Using an Algebraic Turbulence Model. Microgravity Science And Technology, 22:425-431, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] N. Borhani, B. Agostini, and J. R. Thome. A novel time strip flow visualisation technique for investigation of intermittent dewetting and dryout in elongated bubble flow in a microchannel evaporator. International Journal Of Heat And Mass Transfer, 53:4809-4818, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] M. Habert and J. R. Thome. Falling-Film Evaporation On Tube Bundle With Plain And Enhanced Tubes-Part Ii: New Prediction Methods. Experimental Heat Transfer, 23:281-297, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] M. Habert and J. R. Thome. Falling-Film Evaporation On Tube Bundle With Plain And Enhanced Tubes-Part I: Experimental Results. Experimental Heat Transfer, 23:259-280, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] J. R. Thome and L. Consolini. Prediction Of Critical Heat Flux In Microchannels. In Microfluidics Based Microsystems: Fundamentals And Applications, NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A-Chemistry and Biology, pages 107-120. Springer, 101 Philip Drive, Norwell, Ma 02061 Usa, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] J. R. Thome and L. Consolini. Mechanisms Of Boiling In Microchannels: Critical Assessment. In Microfluidics Based Microsystems: Fundamentals And Applications, NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A-Chemistry and Biology, pages 83-105. Springer, 101 Philip Drive, Norwell, Ma 02061 Usa, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] J. B. Marcinichen, J. Olivier, and J. R. Thome. On-chip Cooling using Micro-evaporators. 2010. [ Details | Link ] J. Olivier, J. B. Marcinichen, and J. R. Thome. Two-phase Cooling of Datacenters: Reduction in Energy Costs and Improved Efficiencies. In 13th Brazilian Congress of Thermal Sciences and Engineering, 2010. [ Details ] J. B. Marcinichen and J. R. Thome. Refrigerated Cooling of Microprocessors with Micro-Evaporation / New Novel Two-Phase Cooling Cycles: A Green Steady-State Simulation Code. In 13th Brazilian Congress of Thermal Sciences and Engineering, 2010. [ Details ] C. L. Ong and J. R. Thome. Macro-to-microchannel transition in two-phase flow: Part 1 – Two-phase flow patterns and film thickness measurements. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] B. A. Nichita and J. R. Thome. A level set method and a heat transfer model implemented into FLUENT for modeling of microscale two phase flows. In AVT-178 Specialists'Meeting on System Level Thermal Management for Enhanced Platform Efficiency, 2010. [ Details | Full Text ] B. A. Nichita, I. Zun, and J. R. Thome. A Level Set Method Coupled With a Volume of Fluid Method for Modeling of Gas-Liquid Interface in Bubbly Flow. Journal of Fluids Engineering, 132(8):081302, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] M. Christians and J. R. Thome. Heat Transfer and Visualization of Falling Film Evaporation on a Tube Bundle. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2010. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ] S. Nebuloni, J. R. Thome, and D. Del Col. Conjugate Heat Transfer In Annular Laminar Film Condensation In Microchannels: Comparison of Numerical Model To Experimental Results. In International Heat Transfer Conference, IHTC14, 2010. [ Details ] S. Nebuloni and J. R. Thome. Numerical modeling of laminar annular film condensation for different channel shapes. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 53(13-14):2615-2627, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] B. A. Nichita, I. Zun, and J. R. Thome. A VOF method coupled with a dynamic contact angle model for simulation of two-phase flows with partial wetting. In 7th International Conference on Multiphase Flow, ICMF 2010, Tampa, FL, May 30 – June 4, 2010, 2010. [ Details | Full Text ] J. B. Marcinichen and J. R. Thome. New Novel Green Computer Two-Phase Cooling Cycle: A Model for Its Steady-State Simulation. In 23rd International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems - ECOS2010, 2010. [ Details ] J. B. Marcinichen, J. R. Thome, and B. Michel. Cooling of Microprocessors with Micro-Evaporation: A Novel Two-Phase Cooling Cycle☆. International Journal of Refrigeration, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] B. A. Nichita and J. R. Thome. An Improved CFD Tool to Simulate Adiabatic and Diabatic Two-Phase Flows. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2010. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ] R. J. da Silva Lima and J. R. Thome. Two-Phase Pressure Drops in Adiabatic Horizontal Circular Smooth U-Bends and Contiguous Straight Pipes (RP-1444). HVAC & R Research, 16(3):383-398, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] A. Cioncolini and J. R. Thome. Prediction of the entrained liquid fraction in vertical annular gas–liquid two-phase flow. International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 36(4):293-302, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] J. Thome. The New 3rd Edition of the ALPEMA Plate-Fin Heat Exchanger Standards. Heat Transfer Engineering, 31(1):1-2, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] L. Consolini and J. R. Thome. A heat transfer model for evaporation of coalescing bubbles in micro-channel flow. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, 31(1):115-125, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] J. Thome and L. Consolini. Mechanisms of Boiling in Micro-Channels: Critical Assessment. Heat Transfer Engineering, 31(4):288-297, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] J. Thome and A. Cioncolini. Recent Developments in Flow Boiling and Two-Phase Flow in Small Channels and Microchannels. Heat Transfer Engineering, 31(4):255-256, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] A. Cioncolini, J. Thome, L. Consolini, and C. L. Ong. Microscale Adiabatic Gas-Liquid Annular Two-Phase Flow: Analytical Model Description, Void Fraction, and Pressure Gradient Predictions. Heat Transfer Engineering, 31(4):310-320, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] M. Christians, M. Habert, and J. Thome. Film Condensation of R-134a and R-236fa, Part 2: Experimental Results and Predictive Correlation for Bundle Condensation on Enhanced Tubes. Heat Transfer Engineering, 31(10):809-820, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] M. Christians, M. Habert, and J. Thome. Film Condensation of R-134a and R-236fa, Part 1: Experimental Results and Predictive Correlation for Single-Row Condensation on Enhanced Tubes. Heat Transfer Engineering, 31(10):799-808, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] A. W. Mauro, J. R. Thome, D. Toto, and G. P. Vanoli. Saturated critical heat flux in a multi-microchannel heat sink fed by a split flow system. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 34(1):81-92, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] J. E. Park and J. R. Thome. Critical heat flux in multi-microchannel copper elements with low pressure refrigerants. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 53(1-3):110-122, 2010. [ DOI | Details ] C. L. Ong and J. R. Thome. Macro-to-Microchannel Transition in Two-Phase Flow and Evaporation. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2010. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ] S. Nebuloni and J. R. Thome. Numerical Modeling of Annular Laminar Film Condensation in Circular and Non-Circular Micro-Channels under Normal and Micro-Gravity. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2010. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ] J. E. Park, J. R. Thome, and B. Michel. Effect of Inlet Orifice on Saturated CHF and Flow Visualization in Multi-microchannel Heat Sinks. In Twenty-Fifth Annual Ieee Semiconductor Thermal Measurement And Management Symposium, Proceedings, Ieee Semiconductor Thermal Measurement And Management Symposium, pages 1-8. Ieee Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, Po Box 1331, Piscataway, Nj 08855-1331 Usa, 2009. [ Details ] S. Nebuloni and J. R. Thome. Numerical Modeling of the Conjugate Heat Transfer Problem for Annular Laminar Film Condensation in Microchannels. In Mnhmt2009, Vol 2, pages 129-137. American Soc Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, Ny 10016-5990 Usa, 2009. [ Details ] A. Cioncolini, J. R. Thome, and C. Lombardi. Unified macro-to-microscale method to predict two-phase frictional pressure drops of annular flows. International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 35(12):1138-1148, 2009. [ DOI | Details ] A. K. Das, P. K. Das, and J. R. Thome. Transition of Bubbly Flow in Vertical Tubes: New Criteria Through CFD Simulation. Journal of Fluids Engineering, 131(9):091303, 2009. [ DOI | Details ] A. K. Das, P. K. Das, and J. R. Thome. Transition of Bubbly Flow in Vertical Tubes: Effect of Bubble Size and Tube Diameter. Journal of Fluids Engineering, 131(9):091304, 2009. [ DOI | Details ] R. Revellin, K. Mishima, and J. R. Thome. Status of prediction methods for critical heat fluxes in mini and microchannels. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, 30(5):983-992, 2009. [ DOI | Details ] A. Cioncolini, J. R. Thome, and C. Lombardi. Algebraic turbulence modeling in adiabatic gas–liquid annular two-phase flow. International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 35(6):580-596, 2009. [ DOI | Details ] C. L. Ong and J. R. Thome. Flow boiling heat transfer of R134a, R236fa and R245fa in a horizontal 1.030mm circular channel. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 33(4):651-663, 2009. [ DOI | Details ] L. Cheng and J. R. Thome. Cooling of microprocessors using flow boiling of CO2 in a micro-evaporator: Preliminary analysis and performance comparison. Applied Thermal Engineering, 29(11-12):2426-2432, 2009. [ DOI | Details ] R. Revellin, J. Thome, A. Bejan, and J. Bonjour. Constructal tree-shaped microchannel networks for maximizing the saturated critical heat flux. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 48(2):342-352, 2009. [ DOI | Details ] B. Filho, P. Enio, L. Cheng, and J. R. Thome. Flow boiling characteristics and flow pattern visualization of refrigerant/lubricant oil mixtures. International Journal of Refrigeration, 32(2):185-202, 2009. [ DOI | Details ] R. Revellin and J. Thome. Critical Heat Flux During Flow Boiling in Microchannels: A Parametric Study. Heat Transfer Engineering, 30(7):556-563, 2009. [ DOI | Details ] L. Consolini and J. R. Thome. Micro-channel flow boiling heat transfer of R-134a, R-236fa, and R-245fa. Microfluidics and Nanofluidics, 6(6):731-746, 2009. [ DOI | Details ] J. Moreno Quibén, L. Cheng, R. J. da Silva Lima, and J. R. Thome. Flow boiling in horizontal flattened tubes: Part II – Flow boiling heat transfer results and model. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 52:3645-3653, 2009. [ DOI | Details ] J. Moreno Quibén, L. Cheng, R. J. da Silva Lima, and J. R. Thome. Flow boiling in horizontal flattened tubes: Part I – Two-phase frictional pressure drop results and model. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 52:3634-3644, 2009. [ DOI | Details ] R. J. da Silva Lima, J. Moreno Quibén, and J. R. Thome. Flow boiling in horizontal smooth tubes: New heat transfer results for R-134a at three saturation temperatures. Applied Thermal Engineering, 29:1289-1298, 2009. [ DOI | Details ] R. J. da Silva Lima, J. M. Quibén, C. Kuhn, T. Boyman, and J. R. Thome. Ammonia two-phase flow in a horizontal smooth tube: Flow pattern observations, diabatic and adiabatic frictional pressure drops and assessment of prediction methods. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 52:2273-2288, 2009. [ DOI | Details ] M. Habert and J. R. Thome. Falling film evaporation on a tube bundle with plain and enhanced tubes. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2009. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ] R. Revellin, P. Haberschill, J. Bonjour, and J. Thome. Conditions of liquid film dryout during saturated flow boiling in microchannels. Chemical Engineering Science, 63(24):5795-5801, 2008. [ DOI | Details ] W. Zhang, J. Xu, and J. Thome. Periodic bubble emission and appearance of an ordered bubble sequence (train) during condensation in a single microchannel. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 51(13-14):3420-3433, 2008. [ DOI | Details ] L. Cheng, B. Filho, P. Enio, and J. R. Thome. Nanofluid Two-Phase Flow and Thermal Physics: A New Research Frontier of Nanotechnology and Its Challenges. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 8(7):3315-3332, 2008. [ DOI | Details ] L. Cheng, G. Ribatski, and J. Thome. Analysis of supercritical CO2 cooling in macro- and micro-channels. International Journal of Refrigeration, 31(8):1301-1316, 2008. [ DOI | Details ] L. Cheng, G. Ribatski, and J. R. Thome. Two-Phase Flow Patterns and Flow-Pattern Maps: Fundamentals and Applications. Applied Mechanics Reviews, 61(5):050802, 2008. [ DOI | Details ] J. Thome, L. Cheng, G. Ribatski, and L. Vales. Flow boiling of ammonia and hydrocarbons: A state-of-the-art review. International Journal of Refrigeration, 31(4):603-620, 2008. [ DOI | Details ] R. Revellin, B. Agostini, T. Ursenbacher, and J. Thome. Experimental investigation of velocity and length of elongated bubbles for flow of R-134a in a 0.5mm microchannel. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 32(3):870-881, 2008. [ DOI | Details ] B. Agostini, J. R. Thome, M. Fabbri, and B. Michel. High Heat Flux Two-Phase Cooling in Silicon Multi-Microchannels. IEEE Transactions on Components and Packaging Technologies, 31:691-701, 2008. [ DOI | Details ] R. Revellin, J. Moreno Quiben, J. Bonjour, and J. R. Thome. Effect of Local Hot Spots on the Maximum Heat Transfer during Flow Boiling in a Microchannel. IEEE Transactions on Components and Packaging Technologies, 31:407-416, 2008. [ DOI | Details ] B. Agostini, R. Revellin, J. R. Thome, M. Fabbri, B. Michel, U. Kloter, and D. Calmi. High Heat Flux Flow Boiling in Silicon Multi-Microchannels: Part III – Saturated Critical Heat Flux of R236fa and Two-Phase Pressure Drop. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 51:5426-5442, 2008. [ DOI | Details ] B. Agostini, J. R. Thome, M. Fabbri, D. Calmi, U. Kloter, and B. Michel. High Heat Flux Flow Boiling in Silicon Multi-Microchannels: Part II – Heat Transfer Characteristics of R-245fa. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 51:5415-5425, 2008. [ DOI | Details ] B. Agostini, J. R. Thome, M. Fabbri, D. Calmi, U. kloter, and B. Michel. High Heat Flux Flow Boiling in Silicon Multi-Microchannels: Part I – Heat Transfer Characteristics of R-236fa. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 51:5400-5414, 2008. [ DOI | Details ] R. Revellin, B. Agostini, and J. R. Thome. Elongated Bubbles in Microchannels Part II: Experimental Study and Modeling of Bubble Collisions. International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 34:602-613, 2008. [ DOI | Details ] B. Agostini, R. Revellin, and J. R. Thome. Elongated Bubbles in Microchannels. part I: Experimental Study and Modeling of Elongated Bubble Velocity. International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 34:590-601, 2008. [ DOI | Details ] M. E. Poniewski and J. R. Thome. NUCLEATE BOILING ON MICRO-STRUCTURED SURFACES. Heat Transfer Research, Inc. (HTRI),, 150 Venture Drive, College Station, TX 77845, USA, 2008. [ Details ] J. E. Park and J. R. Thome. Critical heat flux in multi-microchannel copper elements with low pressure refrigerants. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2008. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ] S. Pavón, P. Ott, and J. R. Thome. Interaction between a surface dielectric barrier discharge and transonic airflows. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2008. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ] F. Agostini and J. R. Thome. Boiling on a tube bundle. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2008. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ] R. J. da Silva Lima, E. P. Bandarra Filho, and J. R. Thome. INFLUENCE OF THE SATURATION TEMPERATURE ON THE HEAT TRANSFER COEFFICIENT FOR FLOW BOILING INSIDE HORIZONTAL SMOOTH TUBES. In EBECEM 2008 - 1º Encontro Brasileiro sobre Ebulição, Condensação e Escoamento Multifásico Líquido-Gás, 2008. [ Details | Link ] L. Cheng, G. Ribatski, and J. Thome. New Prediction Methods for CO2 Evaporation Inside Tubes: Part II - An Updated General Flow Boiling Heat Transfer Model Based on Flow Patterns. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 51(1-2):125-135, 2008. [ DOI | Details ] L. Cheng, G. Ribatski, J. Moreno Quiben, and J. Thome. New Prediction Methods for CO2 Evaporation inside Tubes: Part I - A Two-Phase Flow Pattern Map and a Flow Pattern Based Phenomenological Model for Two-Phase Flow Frictional Pressure Drops. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 51(1-2):111-124, 2008. [ DOI | Details ] L. Consolini and J. R. Thome. Convective boiling heat transfer in a single micro-channel. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2008. [ DOI | Details | Full Text | Link ] S. Nebuloni and J. R. Thome. Film Condensation under Normal and Micro-Gravity: Effect of Channel Shape. MicroGravity Science and Technology, International Journal for Microgravity Research and Applications, 19(3-4):125-127, 2007. [ DOI | Details ] S. Nebuloni and J. R. Thome. Film Condensation under Normal and Micro-Gravity: Effect of Channel Shape. In Second International Topical Team Workshop on TWO-PHASE SYSTEMS FOR GROUND AND SPACE APPLICATIONS, 2007. [ Details ] B. Agostini, R. Revellin, J. Thome, M. Fabri, B. Michel, U. Kloter, and D. Calmi. High Heat Flux Flow Boiling in Silicon Multi-Microchannels: Part III - Saturated Critical Heat Flux of R236fa and Two-Phase Pressure Drop. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, xxx:xxx-xxx, 2007. [ DOI | Details ] B. Agostini, J. Thome, M. Fabri, D. Calmi, U. Kloter, and B. Michel. High Heat Flux Flow Boiling in Silicon Multi-Microchannels: Part II - Heat Transfer Characteristic of R-245fa. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, xxx:xxx-xxx, 2007. [ DOI | Details ] B. Agostini, J. Thome, M. Fabri, D. Calmi, U. Kloter, and B. Michel. High Heat Flux Flow Boiling in Silicon Multi-Microchannels: Part I - Heat Transfer Characteristic of R-236fa. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, xxx:xxx-xxx, 2007. [ DOI | Details ] A. Mauro, J. Moreno Quiben, R. Mastrullo, and J. Thome. Comparison of experimental pressure drop data for two-phase flows to predicts methods using a general model. International Journal of Refrigeration, 30(8):1358-1367, 2007. [ DOI | Details ]

Skills Single and two-phase heat transfer in microchannels; Pool and convective boiling of pure fluids and mixtures; Condensation of pure fluids and mixtures; Falling film evaporation and condensation; Heat transfer augmentation Teaching Mechanical Engineering Heat and mass transfer [en] (SGM SSIE) Two-phase flows and heat transfer [en] (SMX SMTE SEME SEL SGM SSIE) Two-phase flows and transitions [en] Phd programs Energy (edoc) Mechanics (edoc) IST-EPFL Phd Students Antonsen Nicolas Espen Khodaparast Sepideh Lamaison Nicolas Madhour Yassir Milan Marco Rabello Dos Anjos Gustavo Spinato Giulia Szczukiewicz Sylwia Vakili Farahani Farzad Wu Duan