Optimization of an Internally Finned Rotating Heat Pipe.
Abstract
A finite element formulation was used to solve the steady-state two-dimensional conduction heat transfer equation in the condenser wall section of an internally finned rotating heat pipe. A FORTRAN program using this method was coupled with the COPES/CONMIN program for sensitivity analysis of design variables and for automated design of the internal heat pipe geometry. With water as the working fluid, numerical results obtained for copper and stainless steel heat pipe condenser sections indicated that for the maximun heat transfer rate, the designer should machine as many fins as the condenser material and the manufacturing process will allow. A saw tooth profile is preferable to spacing between fins. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA096362
Entities
People
- William A. Davis Jr
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School