Essays on Heat Pipe

Objectives

The aim of this experiment is to study the effective thermal conductivity of a heat pipe. This is achieved by measuring the difference in temperature across the heat pipe and another conductor made of the same material and size. The temperature measurement for both the pipe and conductor is done under identical thermal conditions.

Apparatus

- Copper-water heat pipe – The specimen whose thermal conductivity is to be found. It is represented in Figure 1. - Solid Copper Wire – The reference material of same size. - Thermocouple (quantity – 3) – Temperature measuring instrument (analogue). - Multi-channel digital thermometer – Temperature measuring ...

Heated hose pipes are the pipes that offer constant water supply in freezing temperatures. Mostly, they are built and designed to fit personal equipment, structure and requirements. Mainly, they are made up of thermostat switches. As temperature approaches freezing zones, the heat from the heaters keeps the water flowing if need arises. Mainly, the heating element used is copper wire. It’s mainly inside the hose pipeline. It mainly regulates the water flow by turning on and off the heater. The element is usually 50 feet long as it runs with the hose pipe. The length and diameter plays ...

The following were the main objectives of this experiment:

Methodology The following apparatus were used in this experiment: - Copper-water heat pipe - Hot plate - Thermocouple (3) - Ring stand with clamps (2) - Solid copper wire - Glass beaker (2) - Multichannel digital thermometer - Vernier caliper Figure 1 below shows the illustration of copper-water heat pipe: According to Fig. 1, The three main components of a heat pipe are the working fluid, vacuum tight containment vessel and the capillary/wick vessel. The operation of these three elements ensures the efficient and even heat transfer between heat ...

The main objective of this experiment was to measure the temperature difference across a heat pipe and a solid conductor of the same material and size and under the same thermal conditions. Secondly, to use the data obtained herein to determine an effective thermal conductivity of the heat pipe.

Methodology

Apparatus - Copper-water heat pipe - Hot plate - Thermocouple (3) - Ring stand with clamps (2) - Solid copper wire - Glass beaker (2) - Multichannel digital thermometer - Vernier caliper

The copper water heat pipe apparatus is illutrated as shown below:

Figure 1: A Basic heat pipe

Description of the apparatus

heat pipes are passive heat transfer ...