NASA NTRS · 19940000557
Heat Pipe With Interrupted Slot
Abstract
Newer version of heat pipe slot interrupted by plug or, if heat pipe is cast, by bridge of heat-pipe material cast integrally across groove. Small barrier assists in priming heat pipe. Vapor and noncondensible gas still accumulates in liquid channel at evaporator before or during startup, but barrier keeps liquid out of small part of slot at bubble. Dry part of slot allows bubble to escape into vapor channel, making room for liquid to move in during startup.
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Brown, Richard F., Kosson, Robert L., Edelstein, Fred. 1994-10-01. Heat Pipe With Interrupted Slot. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19940000557
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