Evaporator film coefficients of grooved heat pipesThe heat transfer rate in the meniscus attachment region of a grooved heat pipe evaporator is studied theoretically. The analysis shows that the evaporation takes place mainly in the region where the liquid changes its shape sharply. However, comparisons with available heat transfer data indicate that the heat transfer rate in the meniscus varying region is substantially reduced probably due to groove wall surface roughness.
Document ID
19780051685
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Kamotani, Y. (Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, Ohio, United States)