Sensitivity study of the monogroove with screen heat pipe designThe present sensitivity study of design variable effects on the performance of a monogroove-with-screen heat pipe obtains performance curves for maximum heat-transfer rates vs. operating temperatures by means of a computer code; performance projections for both 1-g and zero-g conditions are obtainable. The variables in question were liquid and vapor channel design, wall groove design, and the number of feed lines in the evaporator and condenser. The effect on performance of three different working fluids, namely ammonia, methanol, and water, were also determined. Greatest sensitivity was to changes in liquid and vapor channel diameters.
Document ID
19880035119
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Evans, Austin L. (Cleveland State University OH, United States)
Joyce, Martin (Cleveland State Univ. OH, United States)