Microchannel (microtechnology)
- Microchannel (microtechnology)
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Microchannel in microtechnology is a channel with a hydraulic diameter below 1 mm.[1] Microchannels are used in fluid control (see Microfluidics) and heat transfer (see Micro heat exchanger).
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Sources
- ^ Kandlikar, Satish G. (2006). Heat transfer and fluid flow in minichannels and microchannels. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier B.V.. pp. 450. ISBN 0-0804-4527-6.
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