Micro capillary pumped loop system for a cooling high power device

Abstract

This work discusses the operation of a capillary-driven two-phase loop, configured on a micro capillary pumped loop (MCPL) system without an external power supply but capable of automatic heat transmission. The MCPL device, fabricated using MEMS (microelectricomechanical system) technology, was tested and yielded the following results: first, the proposed design of a new MCPL system with a water reservoir operating at low pressures is feasible and requires no additional power supply and instead relies on automatic heat transmission. Second, the issue of depriming in a MCPL was effectively controlled, the endurance of MCPL for the depriming problem can be executed by yielding input heat fluxes of 185.2 W/cm 2 at an evaporator temperature of 165 °C, thus revealing that this model provides excellent cooling performance. Third, the effective operation range was determined and its successful operation was confirmed for MCPL. The ease of starting up increased with the temperature of the reservoir. Finally, two-phase tension that originated in the groove structures in the evaporator and condenser was confirmed to control the movement of the fluids throughout the system and verified to be effective in improving cooling efficiency.