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Visualization Study of Startup Modes and Operating States of a Flat Two-Phase Micro Thermosyphon.
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Energies (19961073) . Sep2018, Vol. 11 Issue 9, p2291. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- The flat two-phase thermosyphon has been recognized as a promising technique to realize uniform heat dissipation for high-heat-flux electronic devices. In this paper, a visualization experiment is designed and conducted to study the startup modes and operating states in a flat two-phase thermosyphon. The dynamic wall temperatures and gas–liquid interface evolution are observed and analyzed. From the results, the sudden startup and gradual startup modes and three quasi-steady operating states are identified. As the heat load increases, the continuous large-amplitude pulsation, alternate pulsation, and continuous small-amplitude pulsation states are experienced in sequence for the evaporator wall temperature. The alternate pulsation state can be divided into two types of alternate pulsation: lengthy single-large-amplitude-pulsation alternated with short multiple-small-amplitude-pulsation, and short single-large-amplitude-pulsation alternated with lengthy multiple-small-amplitude alternate pulsation state. During the continuous large-amplitude pulsation state, the bubbles were generated intermittently and the wall temperature fluctuated cyclically with a continuous large amplitude. In the alternate pulsation state, the duration of boiling became longer compared to the continuous large-amplitude pulsation state, and the wall temperature of the evaporator section exhibited small fluctuations. In addition, there was no large-amplitude wall temperature pulsation in the continuous small-amplitude pulsation state, and the boiling occurred continuously. The thermal performance of the alternate pulsation state in a flat two-phase thermosyphon is inferior to the continuous small-amplitude pulsation state but superior to the continuous large-amplitude pulsation state. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19961073
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Energies (19961073)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 131939098
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/en11092291