System and method for internal passive cooling of composite structures
US7686248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B15/34
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus comprises a passive cooling system and a portion of an air vehicle which receives thermal energy. The passive cooling system is disposed adjacent the portion of the air vehicle and comprises a fluid transfer chamber. A fluid transfer element and a coolant are disposed within the fluid transfer chamber. The fluid transfer element wicks a portion of the coolant towards the portion of the air vehicle. The portion of the coolant wicked towards the portion of the air vehicle absorb at least a portion of the thermal energy in a boiling heat transfer.
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