Heat Pipe Design and Technology: Modern Applications for Practical Thermal Management

Zohuri, Bahman

This book provides a practical study of modern heat pipe engineering, discussing how it can be optimized for use on a wider scale. An introduction to operational and design principles, this book offers a review of heat and mass transfer theory relevant to performance, leading into and exploration of the use of heat pipes, particularly in high-heat flux applications and in situations in which there is any combination of non-uniform heat loading, limited airflow over the heat generating components, and space or weight constraints. Key implementation challenges are tackled, including load-balancing, materials characteristics, operating temperature ranges, thermal resistance, and operating orientation.

With its presentation of mathematical models to calculate heat transfer limitations and temperature gradient of both high- and low-temperature heat pipes, the book compares calculated results with the available experimental data. It also includes a series of computerprograms developed by the author to support presented data, aid design, and predict performance.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2018-05-30

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783319806679

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-29841-2

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 513.0