NASA NTRS · 19770000412
Vapor-modulated heat pipe for improved temperature control
Abstract
Dryout induced by vapor throttling makes control of equipment temperature less dependent on variations in sink environment. Mechanism controls flow of vapor in heat pipe by using valve in return path to build difference in pressure and also difference in saturation temperature of the vapor. In steady state, valve closes just enough to produce partial dryout that achieves required temperature drop.
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Edwards, D. K., Eninger, J. E., Ludeke, E. E.. 1978-03-01. Vapor-modulated heat pipe for improved temperature control. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19770000412
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