Monolithic assembly reliable and light in weight. Heat exchanger and evaporator ends of heat pipes integrated in monolithic halves welded together. Interface assembly connects heat exchanger of furnace, reactor, or other power source with heat pipes carrying heat to radiator or power-consuming system. One of several concepts proposed for nuclear power supplies aboard spacecraft, interface useful on Earth in solar thermal power systems, heat engines, and lightweight cooling systems.
Heat-Exchanger/Heat-Pipe Interface
NASA Tech Briefs ; 11 , 2
1987-02-01
Miscellaneous
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Heat pipe heat exchanger design considerations
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