Slug Pump Heat Pipe

摘要

The slug pump heat pipe allows for passive heat transport of an enclosed two-phase (liquid/vapor) system under multiple orientations with respect to gravity or under an inertial force, such as a centrifugal force. While the fluid flow is driven by a gravitational or inertial force (e.g. centrifugal force) the device enables condensation heat transfer below the evaporator, with respect to such a body force. Since condensation heat transfer can be achieved below the evaporator, the condenser's effective area is nearly uniform under various orientations.

主权项

1. A closed loop heat transfer apparatus comprising:
an evaporator; a condenser consisting of a plurality of parallel capillary channels; a first tube connecting the condenser to the evaporator primarily transporting liquid therebetween through the use of inertial force; and a second tube connecting the evaporator to the condenser primarily transporting vapor therebetween.