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A study of start-up characteristics of a potassium heat pipe from the frozen state
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
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| Author | Jang, Jong Hoon |
| Copyright Year | 1992 |
| Description | The start up characteristics of a potassium heat pipe were studied both analytically and experimentally. Using the radiation heat transfer mode the heat pipe was tested in a vacuum chamber. The transition temperature calculated for potassium was then compared with the experimental results of the heat pipe with various heat inputs. These results show that the heat pipe was inactive until it reached the transition temperature. In addition, during the start up period, the evaporator experienced dry-out with a heat input smaller than the capillary limit calculated at the steady state. However, when the working fluid at the condensor was completely melted, the evaporation was rewetted without external aid. The start up period was significantly reduced with a large heat input. |
| File Size | 674869 |
| Page Count | 10 |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19920014010 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t8x97451h |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1992-04-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Fluid Mechanics And Heat Transfer Heat Sources Transition Temperature Evaporators Vacuum Chambers Heat Pipes High Temperature Tests Condensers Liquefiers Working Fluids Mathematical Models Potassium Radiative Heat Transfer Heat Transfer Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
