THERMAL TRANSFER SYSTEM

摘要

A thermal transfer system for a pressure vessel adapted for use in an underwater environment includes a housing having a bore adapted to receive a heat pipe. Embodiments of the housing include a mounting flange for mounting the housing to the pressure vessel, a radially extending profile to enhance thermal transfer between the housing and the underwater environment, and an aperture in fluidic communication with the bore. A method of providing thermal transfer between an interior of the pressure vessel and the underwater environment includes inserting the heat pipe into the bore, sealing a distal end of the bore, and mounting the housing to the pressure vessel.

主权项

1. A thermal transfer system for a pressure vessel adapted for use in an underwater environment, the thermal transfer system comprising:
an elongate housing forming a bore adapted to receive therein a heat pipe, the housing comprising:
a mounting flange disposed at a proximal end of the housing for mounting the housing to and aligning the bore with an aperture formed in the pressure vessel;a radially extending profile disposed at least partially along an intermediate portion of the housing, the profile adapted to enhance thermal transfer between the housing and the underwater environment; andan aperture formed in a distal end of the housing in fluidic communication with the bore.