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Vapor-Resistant Heat-Pipe ArteryVapor lock in heat pipe delayed or prevented. Modifications of wick prevent flow of vapor into, or formation of vapor in, liquid-return artery. Small pores of fine-grained sintered wick help to prevent formation of large bubbles. Slotted tube offers few nucleation sites for bubbles. Improves return of liquid in heat pipe.
Document ID
19910000264
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Dussinger, Peter M.
(Thermacore, Inc.)
Shaubach, Robert M.
(Thermacore, Inc.)
Buchko, Matt
(Thermacore, Inc.)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 15
Issue: 6
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
MSC-21492
Accession Number
91B10264
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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