EFFECT OF A MAGNETIC FIELD AT INCLINATION ANGLES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF COPPER OSCILLATING HEAT PIPES

Abstract

This paper presents the result of experimental investigation concerning the use of Fe2O3 nanoparticles added to kerosene as a working fluid under a magnetic field for a copper oscillating heat pipe with inclination angle of 0° (horizontal), 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, and 90° (vertical). The temperature distribution and heat transfer rate on an oscillating heat pipe (OHP) were examined, with magnetic field under different angles. The results showed that the addition of Fe2O3 nanoparticles under a magnetic field improved the thermal performance of OHP, especially at 75°.