Insight into Mechanicsms and Review of Available Models for Critical Heat Flux (chf) in Pool Boiling

Critical Heat Flux (CHF) has been a subject of interest for boiling equipment designers from design as well safety as viewpoints. Although considerable data exists in literature, a fundamental knowledge of the mechanisms responsible for the CHF phenomenon is needed to develop better predictive methods and efficient enhancement strategies. A critical assessment of the CHF models available in the literature is presented here, highlighting the needs for future research in this area.