Molecular Dynamics simulation of the microregion

► A continuum approximation of the microregion was compared with Molecular Dynamics. ► The MD simulation shows a liquid profile that is similar to the continuum solution. ► Location of the evaporation interface and heat flux from solid to liquid agree. ► The interface temperature is underestimated in the continuum model. ► If the value of the evaporation coefficient is decreased, the results become closer.