“Experimental analysis of Heat Pipe”

Authors

  • Viraj Vichare Student, Mechanical Engineering Department, ITM Universe Vadodara
  • Shivam Rana Student, Mechanical Engineering Department, ITM Universe Vadodara
  • Nitin Yadav Student, Mechanical Engineering Department, ITM Universe Vadodara
  • Bhavesh Yadav Student, Mechanical Engineering Department, ITM Universe Vadodara
  • Himanshu Mardhekar Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, ITM Universe Vadodara

Keywords:

Heat pipe, Working fluid, Acetone, Flow rate, Inclination angle

Abstract

Heat pipes are heat transfer devices whose conductivity is several hundred times than that of a metal rod of
same dimension. It works on the principle of evaporation and condensation of a working fluid under vacuum. Heat
transfer capability of a heat pipe can be further improved by changing the working fluid, modifying the wick structure
and also by changing the material of pipe as well as wick. However, modifying the conventional heat pipe with working
fluid as acetone was prepared. The prepared heat pipes were tested in a test rig for different inclinations and time
required to reach steady state was determined. The time taken for steady state is 40-45 minute. Heat pipes were tested
for different flow rate. Temperature vs Time graphs were drawn for each flow rate and all inclination. The maximum
temperature difference found at flow rate of 0.007 L/sec and for 90° inclination. The experimental results were
compared with the existing work of different author.

Published

2017-05-25

How to Cite

Viraj Vichare, Shivam Rana, Nitin Yadav, Bhavesh Yadav, & Himanshu Mardhekar. (2017). “Experimental analysis of Heat Pipe”. International Journal of Advance Research in Engineering, Science & Technology, 4(5), 175–184. Retrieved from https://ijarest.org/index.php/ijarest/article/view/1518