Heat Transfer in Microreactors

This lecture covers heat transfer phenomena in microreactors, focusing on straight micro-channels with constant wall temperature. Topics include Nusselt number variations, mean Nusselt number correlations, heat transfer in microreactors, and the impact of channel geometry on heat transfer efficiency. The lecture also discusses the development of laminar velocity profiles, overall heat transfer coefficients, and the use of thick and thin walls in microreactors. Additionally, it explores the design of shell-and-tube micro heat exchangers, the benefits of curved channel geometries, and the thermal sensitivity analysis in microchannels.