Study on thermal cycle in oscillating heat pipes by numerical analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.11.114
Abstract: Abstract This paper discusses the thermal cycle found within oscillating heat pipes (OHPs). An OHP is a two-phase heat transfer device using self-exited oscillation. Over the past few decades, a considerable number of studies have… read more here.
Keywords: study; cycle; heat pipes; thermal cycle ... See more keywords
Energy saving potential of using heat pipes for CPU cooling
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.07.132
Abstract: Abstract Air cooling is the most common cooling solution for central processing units (CPUs). However, the heat dissipation capacity of conventional air-cooled heatsinks is limited because of non-uniform temperature distribution in the base of heatsinks.… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; heat pipe; heat pipes; heatsink ... See more keywords
Numerical analyses on heat transfer characteristics of ultra-thin heat pipes: Fundamental studies with a three-dimensional thermal-fluid model
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.10.119
Abstract: Abstract Three-dimensional numerical analyses were conducted on the vapor flow and the heat transfer characteristics of the ultra-thin heat pipes. Recently, the ultra-thin heat pipes with a thickness below 1.0 mm have been used for thermal… read more here.
Keywords: ultra thin; thin heat; heat; heat pipes ... See more keywords
Variation in oscillating heat pipe performance
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.12.113
Abstract: Abstract Oscillating heat pipes have been shown to be an effective means for thermal management. However, the constant, phase-change-powered oscillation can also produce variations in performance. The goal of this research is to quantify performance… read more here.
Keywords: performance; variation; heat pipes; oscillating heat ... See more keywords
Experimental analysis on the loop heat pipes with different microchannel evaporators
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.115547
Abstract: Abstract Thoroughly understanding the influence of evaporator design on the characteristics of loop heat pipes (LHPs) is of great significance to develop optimal microchannel structures for high-power microprocessors. In the current work, the parallel microchannel… read more here.
Keywords: heat; microchannel loop; loop heat; heat pipes ... See more keywords
Interaction of flow pattern and heat transfer in oscillating heat pipes for hot spot applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.117334
Abstract: Abstract Oscillating heat pipes (OHP) are increasingly used for the thermal management of hot spots. Thereby, a local evaporation zone occurs that is still not fully understood due to complex interactions of flow patterns and… read more here.
Keywords: heat; heat pipes; oscillating heat; heat transfer ... See more keywords
Experimental investigation of the effects of inclinations and wicks on the thermal behavior of heat pipes for improved thermal applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.csite.2021.100997
Abstract: ABSTRACT Given the highly complex thermo-hydrodynamic features in heat pipes (HPs) but the inevitable need for efficient thermal solutions, this study investigated the effects of various wick types on the time-dependent thermal behavior of HPs.… read more here.
Keywords: thermal behavior; effects inclinations; heat pipes; improved thermal ... See more keywords
Experimental investigation of a solar still equipped with an external heat storage system using phase change materials and heat pipes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2017.01.023
Abstract: Abstract In this study, a novel idea of storing the latent heat of condensing vapor in solar stills by means of phase change materials (PCMs) as a thermal storage is experimentally investigated. During the daytime,… read more here.
Keywords: change materials; system; phase change; solar still ... See more keywords
A characteristic study on the start-up performance of molten-salt heat pipes: Experimental investigation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2016.11.031
Abstract: Abstract This paper reports a fundamental experimental investigation of the start-up characteristics of heat pipes using a dedicated molten-salt mixture as the working fluid. Based on four single salt, i.e. NaNO 3 (AR), KNO 3… read more here.
Keywords: salt heat; heat pipe; molten salt; heat pipes ... See more keywords
Heat transfer characteristics of micro-grooved oscillating heat pipes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2017.02.022
Abstract: Abstract To data oscillating heat pipes (OHPs) are traditionally fabricated by wickless capillary tubes. In this work, microgroove (micro-fin) structure was introduced to OHPs to improve the heat transfer performance. The heat transfer characteristics of… read more here.
Keywords: heat pipes; micro grooved; heat transfer; heat ... See more keywords
Operational characteristics of oscillating heat pipes under micro-gravity condition
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DOI: 10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2017.08.005
Abstract: Abstract A mathematical model to investigate the oscillating motion characteristics of liquid slugs and vapor plugs/bubbles in oscillating heat pipes (OHPs) was developed considering the contact angle hysteresis (CAH) and interconnected-tube induced pressure fluctuations. Results… read more here.
Keywords: operational characteristics; condition; heat pipes; heat ... See more keywords