Thermodynamic aspects of heat pipe operation
Abstract
An expanded heat pipe operating model is described which includes thermodynamic and heat transfer considerations to reconcile disparities between actual and theoretical heat pipe performances. The analysis shows that thermodynamic considerations can explain the observed heat pipe performance limitations. A full understanding of thermodynamic processes could lead to advanced concepts for thermal transport devices.
- Publication:
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AIAA and ASME, 5th Joint Thermophysics and Heat Transfer Conference
- Pub Date:
- June 1990
- Bibcode:
- 1990jtht.confU....R
- Keywords:
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- Heat Pipes;
- Heat Transfer;
- Thermodynamic Properties;
- Design Analysis;
- Prediction Analysis Techniques;
- Temperature Gradients;
- Working Fluids;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer