Recent developments in heat pipe technology and applications: A review

Abstract

This paper presents a three-part overview of progress in heat pipe technology and applications over the last 5 years. Part I contains a review of developments and research into new types and specific heat pipes. This includes a description of the operational principles and performance characteristics of the various types of heat pipe. Part II contains a review of the applications of specific heat types and part III introduces novel mathematical methods used in heat pipes research, including CFD, optimisation design and modelling.