Abstract
The aim of this chapter is to provide a detailed account the various factors and criterion related to the design of heat pipes. The design of a heat pipe or thermosyphon to fulfill a particular duty involves four broad processes: selection of appropriate type and geometry, selection of candidate materials, evaluation of performance limits, and the evaluation of the actual performance. Many of the decisions that must be taken in context to design of heat pipes are interrelated and the process is iterative. Two aspects of practical design, which need to be taken into consideration, are the fluid inventory and start-up of the heat pipe. This chapter describes the practical considerations of material and working fluid choice to illustrate the process of designing simple wicked heat pipes. The design of thermosyphons uses similar techniques, but the important differences have been highlighted in this chapter. This chapter uses different design examples to present a design guide clearly.
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