Multi-bore constant conductance heat pipe for high heat flux and thermal storage
US10837712B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/14
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heat pipe device comprising at least two of the following: an axially grooved bore for thermal transport, the axially grooved bore having an axial groove wick; a phase change material bore for thermal storage, the phase change material bore having internal fins to enhance heat transfer, the internal fins extend along the axis of the phase change material bore; and a porous media bore for accepting high heat fluxes, the porous media bore having a porous media wick in areas of high heat flux.
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