NASA NTRS · 20050160457
Intermediate Temperature Water Heat Pipe Tests
Abstract
Heat pipes are among the most promising technologies for space radiator systems. Water heat pipes are explored in the intermediate temperature range of 400 to above 500 K. The thermodynamic and thermo-physical properties of water are reviewed in this temperature range. Test data are reported for a copper-water heat pipe. The heat pipe was tested under different orientations. Water heat pipes show promise in this temperature range. Fabrication and testing issues are being addressed.
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Devarakonda, Angirasa, Xiong, Da-Xi, Beach, Duane E.. 2005-03-01. Intermediate Temperature Water Heat Pipe Tests. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20050160457
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