Publications by the STSL

Books and Parts of Books
  1. S. Kandlikar, S. Garimella, D. Li, S. Colin, M. King (2005), Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Minichannels and Microchannels, Elsevier Publications, ISBN: 0-08-044527-6, 450 pages.
  2. S. Garimella (2005), Binary-Fluid Heat and Mass Transfer in Microchannel Geometries for Miniaturized Thermally Activated Absorption Heat Pumps, in Microscale Heat Transfer - Fundamental and Applications, Eds. S. Kakac, L. L. Vasiliev, Y.Bayazitoglu and Y. Yener, The Netherlands, Springer, pp. 339-368.
  3. S. Garimella (2005), Condensation Flow Mechanisms, Pressure Drop and Heat Transfer in Microchannels, in Microscale Heat Transfer - Fundamental and Applications, Eds. S. Kakac, L. L. Vasiliev, Y.Bayazitoglu and Y. Yener. The Netherlands, Springer, pp. 273-290.

Journal Publications
  1. R. Radermacher and S. Garimella, “Editorial: What to do with Billions from an Economic Stimulus Package?” HVAC and R Research, May 2009.
  2. Ernst, T. C., and Garimella, S., “Demonstration of a Wearable Cooling System for Elevated Ambient Temperature Duty Personnel,” International Journal of Refrigeration, in review.
  3. S. Lee, L. K. Bohra, S. Garimella, “In-situ Measurement of Absorption Rates in Horizontal-Tube Falling-Film Ammonia-Water Absorbers: Part I – Measurement Technique,” International Journal of Refrigeration, in review.
  4. S. Lee, L. K. Bohra, S. Garimella, “In-situ Measurement of Absorption Rates in Horizontal-Tube Falling-Film Ammonia-Water Absorbers: Part II – Heat and Mass Transfer Coefficients,” International Journal of Refrigeration, in review.
  5. Ernst, T. C., and Garimella, S., “Wearable Engine-Driven Vapor-Compression Cooling System for Elevated Ambients,” Thermal Science and Engineering Applications, June 2009, Vol. 1/025001-1.
  6. A. Agarwal, and Garimella, S., “Representative Results for Condensation Measurements at Hydraulic Diameters ~ 100 Microns”, Journal of Heat Transfer, in press.
  7. Subramaniam, V., and Garimella, S., "From Measurements of Hydrodynamics to Computation of Species Transport in Falling Films," International Journal of Refrigeration, 32 (2009) 607–626.
  8. Subramaniam, V., and Garimella, S., “Computational Analysis of Binary-Fluid Heat and Mass Transfer in Falling Films and Droplets,” Journal of Heat Transfer, accepted.
  9. A. Agarwal, and Garimella, S., (2009), "Modeling of Pressure Drop During Condensation in Circular and Noncircular Microchannels," Journal of Fluids Engineering, 131(1), pp. 011302-8.
  10. Garimella, S. (2008), "Sustainable Energy: Of Course; but How?," HVAC and R Research, 14(3), pp. 323-325.
  11. A. Agarwal, T. M. Bandhauer, S. Garimella, “Measurement and Modeling of Condensation Heat Transfer in Noncircular Microchannels,” International Journal of Refrigeration, in revision.
  12. J. D. Killion and S. Garimella, “Performance Predictions of a Moisture Management Device for Fuel Cell Applications,” Journal of Fuel Cell Science and Technology, in revision.
  13. Jiang, Y., Mitra, B., Garimella, S. and Andresen, U. C. (2007), "Measurement of Condensation Heat Transfer Coefficients at Near-Critical Pressures in Refrigerant Blends," Journal of Heat Transfer, 129 (8): 958-965.
  14. T. M. Bandhauer, A. Agarwal, and S. Garimella (2006). "Measurement and Modeling of Condensation Heat Transfer Coefficients in Circular Microchannels." ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, 128(10), 1050-1059.
  15. S. Garimella (2006). "Editorial: Thermally activated sorption solutions for sustainable energy challenges." HVAC and R Research, 12(3 B), 711-712.
  16. K. Ghosh and S. Garimella, “Dynamic Modeling of Thermal Processes in Rotational Molding,” Heat Transfer Engineering (in review).
  17. V. Subramaniam and S. Garimella (2005), “Design of Air-Cooled R-410A Microchannel Condensers,” ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 111 (1).
  18. S. Garimella, A. Agarwal, and J. D. Killion (2005), "Condensation Pressure Drop in Circular Microchannels," Heat Transfer Engineering, Vol 26 (3): 1-8.
  19. S. Y. Jeong and S. Garimella (2005), “Optimal Design of Compact Horizontal Tube LiBr/Water Absorbers,” International Journal of Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Research, Vol. 11 (1): 27-44.
  20. J. D. Killion and S. Garimella (2004), “Simulation of Pendant Droplets and Falling Films in Horizontal Tube Absorbers,” Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 126 (6): 1003-1013.
  21. S. Y. Jeong and S. Garimella (2005), “Optimal Design of Compact Horizontal Tube LiBr/Water Absorbers,” International Journal of Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Research, Vol. 11 (1): 27-44.
  22. J. D. Killion and S. Garimella (2004), “Simulation of Pendant Droplets and Falling Films in Horizontal Tube Absorbers,” Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 126 (6): 1003-1013.
  23. J. D. Killion and S. Garimella (2004), “Pendant droplet motion for absorption on horizontal tube banks,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 47 (19-20): 4403-4414.
  24. S. Garimella (2004), “Condensation Flow Mechanisms in Microchannels: Basis for Pressure Drop and Heat Transfer Models,” Heat Transfer Engineering, Vol. 25 (3): 104-116.
  25. J. M. Meacham and S. Garimella (2004), “Ammonia-Water Absorption Heat and Mass Transfer in Microchannel Absorbers with Visual Confirmation,” ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 110 (1): 525-532.
  26. S. Garimella, J. D. Killion and J. W. Coleman (2003), “Two-Phase Pressure Drop in the Intermittent Flow Regime for Noncircular Microchannels,” Journal of Fluids Engineering, Vol. 125: 887-894.
  27. J. D. Killion and S. Garimella (2003), “Behavior of Aqueous Lithium-Bromide Drops in Horizontal Tube Banks,” Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 125: 543.
  28. S. Garimella, J. D. Killion and J. W. Coleman (2003), “Two-Phase Pressure Drop in the Intermittent Flow Regime for Noncircular Microchannels,” Journal of Fluids Engineering, Vol. 125: 887-894.
  29. J. M. Meacham and S. Garimella (2004), “Ammonia-Water Absorption Heat and Mass Transfer in Microchannel Absorbers with Visual Confirmation,” ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 110 (1): 525-532.
  30. J. D. Killion and S. Garimella (2003), “Gravity-Driven Flow of Liquid Films and Droplets in Horizontal Tube Banks,” International Journal of Refrigeration, Vol. 26 (5): 516-526.
  31. J. M. Meacham and S. Garimella (2003), “Modeling of Local Measured Heat and Mass Transfer Variations in a Microchannel Ammonia-Water Absorber,” ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 109 (1): 412-422.
  32. Y. Jiang and S. Garimella (2003), “Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop for Condensation of Refrigerant R404A at Near-Critical Pressures,” ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 109 (1): 677-688.
  33. J. D. Killion and S. Garimella (2003), “A Review of Experimental Investigations of Absorption of Water Vapor in Liquid Films Falling Over Horizontal Tubes,” International Journal of Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Research, Vol. 9 (2): 111-136.
  34. J. W. Coleman and S. Garimella (2003), “Two-Phase Flow Regimes in Round, Square and Rectangular Tubes During Condensation of Refrigerant R134a,” International Journal of Refrigeration, Vol. 26 (1): 118-129.
  35. J. M. Meacham and S. Garimella (2002), “Miniaturized Shell-and-Tube Heat and Mass Exchangers for Absorption Heat Pumps,” Heat Transfer 2002 (Proc. 12th Int. Heat Transfer Conf., Grenoble, France, August 18-23, 2002).
  36. S. Jeong and S. Garimella (2002), “Falling-Film and Droplet Mode Heat and Mass Transfer in a Horizontal Tube LiBr/Water Absorber,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 45 (7): 1445-1458.
  37. S. Garimella (2002), “Microchannel Gas Coolers for Carbon Dioxide Air-Conditioning Systems,” ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 108 (1): 492-499.
  38. S. Garimella, J. D. Killion, and J. W. Coleman (2002), “An Experimentally Validated Model For Two-Phase Pressure Drop In The Intermittent Flow Regime For Circular Microchannels,” Journal of Fluids Engineering, Vol. 124: 205-214.
  39. S. Garimella, W. J. Dowling, M. Van der Veen, and J. D. Killion (2001), “The Effect of Simultaneously Developing Flow on Heat Transfer in Rectangular Tubes,” Heat Transfer Engineering, Vol. 22 (6): 12-25.
  40. J. D. Killion and S. Garimella (2001), “A Critical Review of Models of Coupled Heat and Mass Transfer in Falling-Film Absorption,” International Journal of Refrigeration, Vol. 24 (8): 755-797.
  41. S. Garimella (2000), “Microchannel Components for Absorption Space-conditioning Systems,” ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 106 (1): 453-462.
  42. S. Garimella and V. S. Garimella (1999), “Commercial Boiler Waste Heat Utilization for Air-conditioning in Developing Countries,” Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Vol. 121: 203-208.
  43. J. W. Coleman and S. Garimella (1999), “Characterization of Two-phase Flow Patterns in Small Diameter Round and Rectangular Tubes,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 42 (15): 2869-2881.
  44. S. Garimella (1999), “Teaching the Design of Thermal Systems Using Equation Solvers,” ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 105 (1): 902-911.
  45. S. Garimella and J. W. Coleman (1998), “Design of Crossflow Condensers for Ammonia-Water Absorption Heat Pumps,” ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 104 (1): 1553-1564.
  46. S. Garimella (1997), “Absorption Heat Pump Performance Improvement Through Ground Coupling,” Journal of Energy Resources and Technology, Vol. 119: 242-249.
  47. S. Garimella, J. W. Coleman, and A. Wicht (1997), “Tube and Fin Geometry Alternatives for the Design of Absorption-Heat-Pump Heat Exchangers,” Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, Vol. 4: 217-235.
  48. S. Garimella, D. Lacy, and R. E. Stout (1997), “Space-conditioning Using Triple-effect Absorption Heat Pumps,” Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol. 17 (12): 1183-1197.
  49. S. Garimella and R. N. Christensen (1997), “Performance Evaluation of Spirally Fluted Annuli: Geometry and Flow Regime Effects,” Heat Transfer Engineering, Vol. 18 (1): 34-46.
  50. S. Garimella, R. N. Christensen, and D. Lacy (1996), “Performance Evaluation of a Generator Absorber Heat Exchange Heat Pump,” Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol. 16 (7): 591-604.
  51. S. Garimella and R. N. Christensen (1995), “Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Characteristics of Spirally Fluted Annuli, Part I: Hydrodynamics,” Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 117: 54-60.
  52. S. Garimella and R. N. Christensen (1995), “Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Characteristics of Spirally Fluted Annuli, Part II: Heat Transfer,” Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 117: 61-68.
  53. R. N. Christensen, C. Zhang, and S. Garimella (1993), “Parametric Analyses and Optimization of the Performance of an Ammonia/Water Evaporator-Dryer System,” ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 99 (1): 1503-1510.
  54. S. Garimella and R. N. Christensen (1993), “Experimental Investigation of Fluid Flow Mechanisms in Annuli with Spirally Enhanced Inner Tubes,” ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 99 (1): 1205-1216.
  55. S. Garimella, R. N. Christensen, M. A. Garrabrant, and M. E. Boos (1990), “An Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer Characteristics of Spirally-Fluted Tubes in Confined Crossflow,” ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 96 (2): 450-455.
  56. S. Garimella, V. Chandrachood, R. N. Christensen, and D. E. Richards (1988), “Investigation of Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Augmentation for Turbulent Flow in Spirally Enhanced Tubes,” ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 94 (2): 1119-1131.
  57. S. Garimella, D. E. Richards, and R. N. Christensen (1988), “Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer in Coiled Annular Ducts,” Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 110 (2): 329-336.

Patents
  1. S. Garimella, Method and Means for Miniaturization of Binary-Fluid Heat and Mass Exchangers (Continuation-in-Part), Patent Number 7,066,241, issued June 27, 2006.
  2. S. Garimella, Method and Means for Miniaturization of Binary-Fluid Heat and Mass Exchangers, Patent Number 6,802,364, issued October 12, 2004.
  3. R. N. Christensen, S. Garimella, Y. T. Kang, and M. A. Garrabrant, Perforated-Fin Heat and Mass Transfer Device, Patent Number 5,704,417, issued January 6, 1998.
  4. R. N. Christensen and S. Garimella, Heat Pump, Patent Number 5,572,884, issued November 12, 1996.
  5. S. Garimella, Hydronically Coupled Integrated Heat Pump and Supplemental Heat Recovery System for Mobile Applications, Patent Number 5,289,698, issued March 1, 1994.
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