Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
The effect of noncondensable gases on high performance arterial heat pipes has been investigated both analytically and experimentally. Models have been generated which characterize the dissolution of gases in condensate and the diffusional loss of dissolved gases from condensate in arterial flow. These processes, and others, have been used to postulate stability criteria for arterial heat pipes. Experimental observations of gas occlusions were made using a stainless steel heat pipe equipped with viewing ports, and the working fluids methanol and ammonia with the gas additives helium, argon, and xenon. Observations were related to gas transport models.
Keywords:
FLUID MECHANICS AND HEAT TRANSFER
Type:
AIAA PAPER 75-657
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Thermophysics Conference; May 27, 1975 - May 29, 1975; Denver, CO
Format:
text
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