Abstract
A thermodynamics analytical model is developed to explore different parameters effects on a loop heat pipe (LHP). The LHP is a two-phase device with extremely high effective thermal conductivity that utilizes the thermodynamic pressure difference to circulate a cooling fluid. The effects of pipe length, pipe diameter, condenser temperature, and heat load are reported. As pipe length increases and/or pipe diameter decreases, a higher temperature is expected in the evaporator.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 167-173 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Heat and Mass Transfer/Waerme- und Stoffuebertragung |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes