A steady state analysis code for prediction of behavior in loop heat pipes /

are easily controlled validates the modeling

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hamm, Trenton Allen, 1971-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1998.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:are easily controlled validates the modeling
behavior in steady-state operation. The FORTRAN
certain controllable assumptions. These results also
code for the prediction of Loop Heat Pipe (LHP)
condenser and 2) the condenser-over-evaporator
configurations. The results are quite promising in
environment or not. The fact that these three items
obtained in two orientations: 1) the evaporator-over-
predict behavior as well.
program is then benchmarked with experimental data
show a strong dependence on the ambient and coolant
techniques employed here. It is interesting to note
temperatures and whether the LHP is insulated from the
that the behavior of the LHP was well predicted given
that the knowledge of the internal characteristics of
the LHP wick is not absolutely necessary to accurately
The purpose of this work is to prepare an analysis raphics.
Item Description:"Major subject: Nuclear Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xv, 112 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (leaves 71-73).