Abstract
The focus on building better and efficient cooling techniques for electronic gadgets are gaining importance day-by-day. Among the various techniques being studied passive cooling techniques using heat pipes are gaining momentum; the challenge being finding a suitable working fluid which would enhance the performance of these devices. With the present scenario demanding eco-friendly alternatives, the researchers have tried using R600a, a hydrocarbon refrigerant with zero Ozone Depletion Potential. The optimum fill ratio of 50% was determined experimentally at an orientation of 90° from horizontal. Experiments were carried out to find the performance parameters of the thermosiphon heat pipe at the said fill ratio by varying the input heat from 20 W to 140 W with an increment of 20 W each. Next, the working fluid was replaced by de-ionized water and experiments were repeated. The results suggest that the resistance of the heat pipe thermosiphon reduced by 27% when R600a was used. Also, heat transfer coefficients at the evaporator and condenser section increased by a significant margin of 19% and 30% respectively when R600a was used in comparison to DI water.
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