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Capillary priming characteristics of a high capacity dual passage heat pipeA parametric study of the forces governing the liquid-vapor interface was performed for the purpose of determining the capillary priming characteristics of Grumman's dual passage monogroove heat pipe when subjected to low-g or zero-g conditions. The static liquid-vapor interface configuration was determined through minimization of the free surface energies and a mathematical model and computer program which describe the time to prime was developed. Modeling predictions confirmed expectations of proper priming action and established the criteria for sizing of the liquid and vapor channels.
Document ID
19830031566
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Peterson, G. P.
(Texas A $ M University College Station, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1982
Subject Category
Fluid Mechanics And Heat Transfer
Report/Patent Number
ASME PAPER 82-HT-14
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Joint Thermophysics, Fluids, Plasma and Heat Transfer Conference
Location: St. Louis, MO
Start Date: June 7, 1982
End Date: June 11, 1982
Accession Number
83A12784
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGT-44-005-115
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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