A review of heat pipe systems for heat recovery and renewable energy applications

Advancements into the computational studies have increased the development of heat pipe arrangements, displaying multiphase flow regimes and highlighting the broad scope of the respective technology for utilization in passive and active applications. The purpose of this review is to evaluate current...

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Published in:Renewable & sustainable energy reviews 2012-05, Vol.16 (4), p.2249-2259
Main Authors: Chaudhry, Hassam Nasarullah, Hughes, Ben Richard, Ghani, Saud Abdul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Computational fluid dynamics
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
heat
Heat pipe
Heat recovery
Merit No
Operating temperature
renewable energy sources
Sorption
temperature profiles
Thermal diode
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Summary:Advancements into the computational studies have increased the development of heat pipe arrangements, displaying multiphase flow regimes and highlighting the broad scope of the respective technology for utilization in passive and active applications. The purpose of this review is to evaluate current heat pipe systems for heat recovery and renewable applications utility. Basic features and limitations are outlined and theoretical comparisons are drawn with respect to the operating temperature profiles for the reviewed industrial systems. Working fluids are compared on the basis of the figure of merit for the range of temperatures. The review established that standard tubular heat pipe systems present the largest operating temperature range in comparison to other systems and therefore offer viable potential for optimization and integration into renewable energy systems.
ISSN:1364-0321
1879-0690
DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2012.01.038