TABLE I.
Geometric and heat transfer characterization for each of the FLSP test surfaces.
Sample | Peak-to-valley height (μm) | Surface roughness (μm) | Surface area ratio | Biot number |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tall Inconel | 55.2 | 12.2 | 8.1 | 0.21 |
Short Inconel | 9.1 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 0.03 |
Medium SS | 35.8 | 7.4 | 4.7 | 0.14 |
Medium copper | 37.5 | 8.6 | 3.1 | 0.006 |
Hysteresis SS | 27.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 0.1 |