Bi-directional porous media phase change heat exchanger
US10739089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/14
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Heat exchange structure. A hydrophilic, thermally conductive porous medium includes nanostructures formed substantially uniformly throughout the porous medium providing a balance of capillary and viscous forces to self-regulate a liquid-vapor contact line. A suitable porous medium is copper. A method for making the structure is also disclosed.
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