A review of recent advancements in electrohydrodynamic heat transfer enhancement

Electrohydrodynamic flow, recognized as a promising active method with a wide range of applications, has been identified as a potential candidate for thermal management and the heat transfer enhancement. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of recent advancements in the EHD technique and its efficacy in enhancing convective heat transfer. Related literature published that examines the interaction between EHD flow and the convection heat transfer has been systematically classified and discussed. The conclusions of the studies indicate that EHD technology has the potential to serve as an effective approach to thermal management, particularly in terms of enhancing heat transfer efficiency and reducing power consumption. The impact of effective operational and geometric parameters on the EHD-enhancing heat transfer has been highlighted. In a word, this review aims to elucidate the opportunities arising from research on EHD heat transfer enhancement and to explore its future development trends.