Bubble generator
First Claim
1. A bubble generator for generating bubbles within a tubular liquid flow, comprising means for generating one bubble at a pre-determined location within said tubular liquid flow, means for repeating periodically said bubble generating step at said location, and means for controlling the frequency of said periodical bubble generating step, wherein said tubular liquid flow is carried out within a microchannel, and wherein said bubbles consist of vapor of said liquid.
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Abstract
A heat transfer assembly for transferring heat from a heat generating device to a circulating fluid, said heat transfer assembly comprising an evaporator device having at least one microchannel formed therein, in thermally conductive contact with said heat generating device, a condenser device, actuating means and manifold means for circulating said fluid between said evaporator device and said condenser device, wherein said heat transfer assembly further comprises a bubble generator capable to create bubbles in said at least one microchannel at a controlled frequency.
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21 Claims
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1. A bubble generator for generating bubbles within a tubular liquid flow, comprising
means for generating one bubble at a pre-determined location within said tubular liquid flow, means for repeating periodically said bubble generating step at said location, and means for controlling the frequency of said periodical bubble generating step, wherein said tubular liquid flow is carried out within a microchannel, and wherein said bubbles consist of vapor of said liquid.
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