DOI: 10.5176/2251-1857_M333
Authors: Mani Annamalai, Somasundaram Dhanabal and Kamaraj Muthusamy
Abstract:
This paper deals with study of metal foam wick structure used for heat pipe applications. In this study the method used to fabricate wick structures is discussed. The microstructure of copper foam is presented. The fluid flow characteristic study of metal foam has been carried out analytically. The effective thermal conductivity of metal foam wick is finally determined.
Keywords: copper powder; heat pipe; metal foam; pore diameter; sintering
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