Heat Pipe Science and Technology, Second Edition

Heat Pipe Science and Technology, Second Edition by Dr. Amir Faghri

Written to cover simple, intermediate, and advanced approaches to the theoretical and experimental analysis of heat pipes, this second edition emphasizes the physics and mathematics of heat pipes as well as the related technological and experimental issues. Reflecting the advancements in heat pipe science and technology, while still adhering to the fundamental principles, this second edition covers topics such as:

Basic principles and applications of heat pipes
Solid-liquid-vapor phenomena in heat pipes
Steady-state characteristics of heat pipes
Heat transport limitations of heat pipes
Transient and frozen startup of heat pipes
Two-phase closed thermosyphons
Rotating and revolving heat pipes
Variable conductance heat pipes
Loop heat pipes and capillary pumped loops
Micro and miniature heat pipes
Pulsating and oscillating heat pipes
Heat pipe heat exchangers and heat sinks
Nonconventional heat pipes
Special effects in heat pipes
Heat pipe design, testing, and manufacturing