NASA NTRS · 19810000060
Heat Pipe Blocks Return Flow
Abstract
Metal-foil reed valve in conventional slab-wick heat pipe limits heat flow to one direction only. With sink warmer than source, reed is forced closed and fluid returns to source side through annular transfer wick. When this occurs, wick slab on sink side of valve dries out and heat pipe ceases to conduct heat.
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Eninger, J. E.. 1982-09-01. Heat Pipe Blocks Return Flow. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19810000060
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