A mechanistic approach to developing two phase flow pattern transition maps for two-phase dielectric fluids subject to high voltage polarization

High voltage electric fields can be used as an active heat transfer enhancement technique for convective boiling or condensing dielectric fluids, with the major component of this enhancement being attributed to phase redistribution and mixing in the system due to electric body forces. Many performance prediction tools for convective boiling and condensation rely on flow pattern maps to identify the flow regime for use with flow pattern specific …