In this project, we implement a LASER-based technique to controllably generate bubbles on a heated surface. A numerical model is developed to capture this process of artificial nulceation and bubble growth. The objective is to enable a more focused study of bubble behavior in boiling for enhancing this phase change heat transfer process.

In this project, we perform droplet evaporation experiments and conduct numerical and CFD simulation studies to study the effect of an applied electric field on the evaporation of stationary and impacting drops on a heated surface. The objective is to develop new techniques for enhancing phase change heat transfer in industrial applications.