Buildings -- Reaching the Boiling Point (VIDEO) DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption A porous open cell or sponge-like metal foam layer in an evaporator's tubes increases the liquid refrigerant's boiling rate, creating an enhanced pool-boiling process that can accommodate much higher heat fluxes compared to conventional technology. Credit Matthew Sandlin/Oak Ridge National Laboratory, U.S. Dept. of Energy Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.