Heat transfer system and method for turbine engine using heat pipes

摘要

A heat transfer system is provided for a turbine engine of the type including an annular casing (10) with an array of thermally conductive, generally radially-extending strut members disposed therein. The heat transfer system includes at least one arcuate heat pipe (36) disposed in contact with an outer surface of the casing within fore-and-aft limits of the axial extent of the strut members. The heat pipe (36) is thermally coupled to a heat source, such that heat from the heat source can be transferred through the heat pipe (36) and the casing (10) to the strut members.