Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8071378 | Energy | 2018 | 18 Pages |
Abstract
The type of thermosyphon, or gravity-assisted heat pipe, that is under consideration has a performance which can be quantified using an effectiveness model. This model has been used in the investigation to compare the performance of identical pipes filled with different working fluids. The effectiveness of the heat pipe is determined by many variables and a good proportion of these are related simply to tube orientation, size and flow path. The application of wraparound heat pipes that is under consideration relies upon specific sizes and orientations of tubes and the conclusions of the report give pointers towards further research which needs to be undertaken, or is currently underway, in order to determine the extents of applicability of water as a working fluid.
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Authors
Hussam Jouhara, Richard Meskimmon,