Estimate the cross-sectional area required for a 30 cm long methanol-nickel heat pipe to transport 100 Btu/hr

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Estimate the cross-sectional area required for a 30 cm long methanol-nickel heat pipe to transport 100 Btu/hr at atmospheric pressure.

GIVEN

  • Methanol-nickel heat pipe
  • 30 cm long
  • Atmospheric pressure

ASSUMPTIONS

  • The type of wick to be used is a threaded artery wick
  • 100°C operation
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Principles of heat transfer

ISBN: 978-0495667704

7th Edition

Authors: Frank Kreith, Raj M. Manglik, Mark S. Bohn

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