Yasushi Koitoa,*
Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.16, pp. 1-7, 2021, DOI:10.5098/hmt.16.1
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… More >
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