Two-phase thermal management devices, systems, and methods
US10948238B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28D2015/0225
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems, and device for two-phase thermal management are provided in accordance with various embodiments. For example, some embodiments include a two-phase thermal management device that may include: a liquid chamber; one or more inlets configured to deliver a liquid to the liquid chamber; an evaporator chamber; a capillary layer positioned within the evaporator chamber and configured to spread the liquid from the liquid chamber; a liquid manifold configured to deliver the liquid from the liquid chamber to at least the capillary layer or the evaporator chamber; and/or one or more outlets configured to remove at least a vapor or a portion of the liquid from the evaporator chamber. Some embodiments that may include a two-phase thermal management device coupled with at least: a heat exchanger, a pump, a heat recuperator, a pre-heater, and/or a variable volume reservoir. Some embodiments include a two-phase thermal management method.
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