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 (14) with an array of generally radially-extending strut members (20) disposed therein. The heat transfer system includes at least one primary heat pipe (36) disposed at least partially inside a selected one of the strut members (20); at least one secondary heat pipe (48) disposed outside the fan casing (14) and thermally coupled to at least one primary heat pipe (36) and to a heat source. Heat from the heat source can be transferred through the secondary heat pipe (48) to the primary heat pipe (36) and to the selected strut member (20).