Abstract: According to some embodiments, a microchannel is provided to transport a coolant. The microchannel may be proximate to an integrated circuit to transfer heat from the integrated circuit to the coolant. Moreover, a movable portion may be provided to adjust a volume of a space associated with the microchannel (e.g., when the coolant freezes).

Abstract: An evaporator having an enhanced flow channel design for use in a computer system is described. Specifically, micro-channels of the evaporator comprise nucleation sites and different channel widths. The enhanced flow channel design improves heat transfer from a computer component to a working fluid.

Abstract: An evaporator having an enhanced flow channel design for use in a computer system is described. Specifically, micro-channels of the evaporator comprise nucleation sites and different channel widths. The enhanced flow channel design improves heat transfer from a computer component to a working fluid.

Abstract: An apparatus for using fluid laden with nanoparticles for application in electronic cooling is described. In one embodiment, an electromagnetic pump is used to circulate the nanoparticle laden fluid.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for abating F2 from by-products generated during cleaning of a processing chamber. F2 abatement is efficiently performed by directly injecting H2 in line with a foreline exiting the processing chamber. A tube which is highly resistant to oxidation and corrosive gases, even at high temperature, is connected in line with the foreline as part of the exhaust line of the processing chamber. A cooling jacket may be provided for cooling the tube, since the reaction between F2 and H2 is exothermic. A pressure monitoring arrangement may also be employed to insure that pressure within a hydrogen line, that feeds the injection of H2 into the tube, does not exceed a predetermined pressure value.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, systems for improved blower fans are provided. In some embodiments, systems may include a casing comprising an inlet to accept a fluid and an outlet to evacuate the fluid. The systems may further comprise an impeller disposed within the casing, comprising a hub and one or more impeller blades coupled to the hub. In some embodiments, the inlet of the casing may be shaped to reduce the amount of fluid that evacuates the casing via the inlet due to pressure within the casing.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a microchannel is provided to transport a coolant. The microchannel may be proximate to an integrated circuit to transfer heat from the integrated circuit to the coolant. Moreover, a movable portion may be provided to adjust a volume of a space associated with the microchannel (e.g., when the coolant freezes).

Abstract: Method and apparatus for abating F2 from byproducts generated during cleaning of a processing chamber. F2 abatement is efficiently performed by directly injecting H2 in line with a foreline exiting the processing chamber. A tube which is highly resistant to oxidation and corrosive gases, even at high temperature, is connected in line with the foreline as part of the exhaust line of the processing chamber. A cooling jacket may be provided for cooling the tube, since the reaction between F2 and H2 is exothermic. A pressure monitoring arrangement may also be employed to insure that pressure within a hydrogen line, that feeds the injection of H2 into the tube, does not exceed a predetermined pressure value.

Abstract: A cooling system using counter-flow air and fins with thermal isolation sections is disclosed. The cooling system includes a pump and a liquid coolant. Counter-flow air is applied in a direction generally opposite to a direction of the liquid coolant. The thermally isolation fins help reducing conduction of heat.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a cooling apparatus includes an attach block that is manufactured using at least partially a graphite material. The attach block is coupled to two heat pipes. The graphite material is positioned in between the two heat pipes and in a direction that enables high heat conductivity and low thermal resistance.

Abstract: A technique for increasing the thermal capability of a portable electronic device includes transferring dissipated heat from a heat source disposed within the portable electronic device to at least one heat exchanger via at least one respective thermal transfer device. This may be in addition to another heat exchanger connected to the heat source via another thermal transfer device. At least one external fan is disposed adjacent to the at least one heat exchanger and dissipated heat transferred from the heat source to the at least one heat exchanger is removed via a flow of air generated by the at least one external fan. This may be in addition to an internal fan disposed adjacent the another heat exchanger to dissipate heat transferred from the heat source to the anther heat exchanger via flow of air generated by the internal fan. The at least one thermal transfer device may be a heat pipe. The portable electronic device may be a notebook computer and the heat source disposed therein may be a processor.

Abstract: A system and a method for using parallel heat exchangers to disperse heat from a mobile computing system are disclosed. In one possible embodiment, multiple heat exchangers are thermally coupled to a thermal attach platform. Multiple remote heat exchangers may be thermally coupled to the thermal attach platform using a heat pipe for each remote heat exchanger or a single heat pipe for all the remote heat exchangers. In one embodiment, the thermal attach platform may be a copper block or a heat pipe chamber. An air circulation unit may be coupled adjacent to each remote heat exchanger. Direct attachment heat exchangers may be directly attached to the thermal attach platform. An air circulation unit, such as a fan, may be coupled adjacent to the direct attachment heat exchanger, either vertically or horizontally.

Abstract: An apparatus including an actuation membrane unit to generate air movement in a direction of a heat generating device to reduce an ambient temperature of the device.

Abstract: An apparatus to use a compressor in a mobile computing device to increase a temperature of a working fluid used to absorb heat generated by a heat generating unit of the mobile computer. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a working fluid loop with the fluid of the loop being in thermal contact with the heat generating device, and the fluid is to pass through a heat exchanger to dissipate heat from the fluid.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system for a thermal management arrangement for cooling semiconductor packages with channels structurally adapted for varying heat flux areas.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an enhanced heat exchanger may be provided. The enhanced heat exchanger may comprise, for example, a heat transfer portion to receive heat from a heat source and to transfer heat from the heat source, and a remote heat sink adjacent to the heat transfer portion to remove heat from the heat transfer portion. In some embodiments, the remote heat sink may comprise a solid metal portion that extends away from the heat transfer portion, and a porous medium coupled to the solid metal portion. According to some embodiments, the porous medium may extend away from the solid metal portion such that a thermal boundary layer exists in substantially the entire porous medium.

Abstract: An apparatus to use a refrigerator in a mobile computing device is described. In one embodiment, the refrigerator includes a cold reservoir to absorb heat generated by a heat generating unit of the mobile device. A heat exchanger is used to dissipate heat of a hot reservoir of the refrigerator. In an alternative embodiment, the apparatus includes a working fluid loop, with a fluid of the loop to be in thermal contact with the heat generating device, and the cold reservoir of the refrigerator to absorb heat from the fluid.

Abstract: A thermal management system of a notebook computer that has an improved heat exchanger is described. Specifically, the heat exchanger may comprise a heat exchanger tube insert, a plurality of internal fins in the heat exchanger tube, or a flattened heat exchanger tube.

Abstract: An apparatus to use a refrigerator in a mobile computing device is described. In one embodiment, the refrigerator includes a cold reservoir to absorb heat generated by a heat generating unit of the mobile device. A heat exchanger is used to dissipate heat of a hot reservoir of the refrigerator. In an alternative embodiment, the apparatus includes a working fluid loop, with a fluid of the loop to be in thermal contact with the heat generating device, and the cold reservoir of the refrigerator to absorb heat from the fluid.

Abstract: An apparatus to use a refrigerator in a mobile computing device is described. In one embodiment, the refrigerator is a thermoacoustic based refrigerator. In one embodiment, the refrigerator is a Stirling based refrigerator.