An analysis of smooth and axially finned, rotating heat pipe condensers.
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Authors
Kleinholz, Adam F.
Subjects
heat pipe
rotating heat pipe
rotating heat pipe
Advisors
Marto, P.J.
Date of Issue
1983-06
Date
June 1983
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
A mathematical model is developed to determine the heat
transfer rate of a cylindrical condenser section of a rotating
heat pipe. This model is coupled to an existing code and an
analysis is accomplished on both a smooth and axially finned
condenser. The results of this analysis are compared to those
of a similar analysis performed on a tapered condenser heat
pipe using identical geometric and operating parameters.
Results of the comparison indicate cylindrical condensers
have a lower heat transfer rate than equivalent tapered condensers.
This reduction in heat transfer rate is due to a
greater condensate film thickness and is most significant in
a smooth condenser.
Axially finned condensers with triangular and rectangular
fin profiles are also compared. The rectangular fins are
assumed to have adiabatic tips. Results indicate the heat
transfer rates for these two profiles vary by only 0.40 per
cent for both tapered and cylindrical condenser.
Type
Thesis
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Department
Mechanical Engineering
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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