@Article{hmt.16.1,
AUTHOR = {Yasushi Koito},
TITLE = {A NUMERICAL ANALYSIS ON THE EFFECT OF DEVIATION  FROM A CENTERED WICK STRUCTURE  IN AN ULTRA-THIN FLATTENED HEAT PIPE},
JOURNAL = {Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer},
VOLUME = {16},
YEAR = {2021},
NUMBER = {1},
PAGES = {1--7},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/fhmt/v16n1/52520},
ISSN = {2151-8629},
ABSTRACT = {For ultra-thin heat pipes, a centered wick structure is often used. In this study, a numerical analysis is performed on an ultra-thin heat pipe in which the 
wick structure’s position has deviated from the center. A 3D heat pipe model, developed by the author in a previous study, is extended, and numerical 
calculations are conducted to determine any differences in performance because of an off-center wick. The major findings are as follows: (1) a 
completely centered wick structure is recommended for optimum performance; (2) accurate central positioning of the wick structure is important in the 
fabrication process of ultra-thin heat pipes.},
DOI = {10.5098/hmt.16.1}
}