Publication Date:
2019-07-12
Description:
Vapor lock in heat pipe delayed or prevented. Modifications of wick prevent flow of vapor into, or formation of vapor in, liquid-return artery. Small pores of fine-grained sintered wick help to prevent formation of large bubbles. Slotted tube offers few nucleation sites for bubbles. Improves return of liquid in heat pipe.
Keywords:
MECHANICS
Type:
MSC-21492
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NASA Tech Briefs (ISSN 0145-319X); 15; 6; P. 61
Format:
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