적외선 가시화 기법을 이용한 비등환경에서의 마이크로 필라구조의 위킹 특성에 관한 연구 A Study for Wicking Characteristics on Micropillar Structures using Infrared Thermometry under Boiling Condition
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In this study, infrared thermometry techniques were used to conduct surface wetting performance tests (wicking tests) on micropillar structures with good fluid supply capabilities to enhance the critical heat flux. Wicking tests were conducted based on various micropillar shapes (i.e., diameter and spacing) to investigate the surface wetting performance near the boiling point of the fluid(~100°C). The surface temperature was increased from 20°C to 95°C, to examine the wicking performance The shape of the micropillars were quantified by the roughness and the effect of the roughness and temperature on the wicking performance was analyzed. As a result, we confirmed that the roughness of the micropillars increases the capillary pressure, improving the wicking performance. The sample D04 G10 with the highest roughness coefficient at room temperature (r=2.51) exhibited the highest wicking coefficient, showing a 170% improvement in wicking performance compared to D04G20 with the smallest roughness coefficient at room temperature(r=1.51). Additionally, the D04 G10 sample (r=2.51) recorded a 50% improvement in the wicking coefficient at the highest temperature(95°C) compared to room temperature(20°C). The wicking coefficient data will be utilized as a database for developing a new correlation for critical heat flux.