Experimental Studies on Thermal Performance of a Pulsating Heat Pipe with Methanol/DI Water

The effect of working fluid on the start-up and thermal performance in terms of thermal resistance and heat transfer coefficient of a pulsating heat pipe have been studied in the present paper. Methanol and de-ionized water has been selected as the working fluid. The minimum startup power for DI water was obtained at 50% filling ratio and for methanol at 40%. The optimum filling ratio in terms of minimum startup power and minimum thermal resistance was 50% for DI water and 40% for methanol. The minimum thermal resistances for DI water and methanol were observed at vertical orientation. The evaporator side heat transfer coefficient for water was slightly more, while the condenser side heat transfer coefficient was appreciably more than that of methanol. Studies were also conducted for start-up time and temperature at different orientations and it was found that the PHP charged with methanol worked efficiently at all orientations.

Performance Evaluation of Small-channel Pulsating Heat Pipe Based on Dimensional Analysis and ANN Model

The pulsating heat pipe is a very promising heat dissipation device to address the challenge of higher heat-flux electronic chips,as it is characterised by excellent heat transfer ability and flexibility for miniaturisation.To boost the application of PHP,reliable heat transfer performance evaluationmodels are especially important.In this paper,a heat transfer correlation was firstly proposed for closed PHP with various working fluids(water,ethanol,methanol,R123,acetone)based on collected experimental data.Dimensional analysis was used to group the parameters.It was shown that the average absolute deviation(AAD)and correlation coefficient(r)of the correlation were 40.67%and 0.7556,respectively.For 95%of the data,the prediction of thermal resistance and the temperature difference between evaporation and condensation section fell within 1.13K/Wand 40.76K,respectively.Meanwhile,an artificial neural networkmodelwas also proposed.The ANN model showed a better prediction accuracy with a mean square error(MSE)and correlation coefficient(r)of 7.88e-7 and 0.9821,respectively.

Heat Transfer Properties and Chaotic Analysis of Parallel Type Pulsating Heat Pipe

The refrigerant mixture of ethanol aqueous was applied to the parallel type pulsating heat pipe (PHP). The operation characteristics of the PHP were analyzed by means of experiment and nonlinear chaotic theory. Moreover, the relationship between the running state and attractor was described. The results indicate that starting power, stable running power and dry burning transition power are about 64.08 W, 148.68 W and 234.0 W respectively. The cycle and amplitude of PHP initially decrease and then increase with the increasing power. However, the data are welldistributed in a certain range. The running state is in agreement with the attractors, and the changing process for attractors is as follows: the attractors first disperse in the whole phase space, then present mass status, and finally show band distribution.

Parametric Influence on Thermal Performance of Flat Plate Closed Loop Pulsating Heat Pipes

This paper presents an experimental study on a flat plate closed loop pulsating heat pipes. It consisted of total 40 channels with square cross section(2×2 mm2, 165 mm long) machined directly on an aluminum plate(180×120×3 mm3), which was covered by a transparent plate. The working fluid employed was ethanol. As the results, the influence parameters of thermal performance were investigated, such as filling ratio, heat load and operational orientations etc. Filling ratio was found to be a critical parameter, and its effect was rather complicated. According to its values the PHP plate could have four distinct working zones with different operational characteristics and heat transfer performance. The effect of heat load on thermal performance was found to be positive, and in general, increasing the heat load would improve heat transfer performance. In order to analyze the effect of gravity on thermal performance, three different heat modes and total seven tilt angles were tested and compared. Successful operation at all orientations with respect to gravity was also achieved.

Visual Study on Flow and Operational Characteristics of Flat Plate Closed Loop Pulsating Heat Pipes

This paper presents an experimental study including visualization on a flat plate closed loop pulsating heat pipes.It consists of a total of 40 channels with square cross section(2 mm×2 mm,165 mm long) machined directly on an aluminum plate(180 mm×120 mm×3 mm) covered by a transparent plate.The working fluid employed is ethanol.As a result,various flow patterns and their transitions are observed and found to be related to the fluid fill ratio,input heat load and the device orientation.Also the operational characteristics and working mechanism are discussed.

Two-Phase Flow Modeling in a Single Closed Loop Pulsating Heat Pipes

Mathematical modeling of pulsating heat pipes through ‘first’ principles is a contemporary problem which remains quite elusive. Simplifications and assumptions made in all the modeling approaches developed so far render them unsuitable for engineering design. In this paper, a more realistic modeling scheme is presented which provides considerable try for thought toward the next progressive step. At high enough heat flux level, closed loop pulsating heat pipes experience a bulk internal unidirectional fluid circulation. Under such a condition, conventional two-phase flow modeling in capillary tubes may be applied. This has been attempted for single-loop PHPs. A homogeneous model and a separated two-fluid flow model based on simultaneous conservation of mass, momentum and energy, have been developed for an equivalent ‘open flow’ system. The model allows prediction of two-phase flow parameters in each sub-section of the device thereby providing important insights into its operation. The concept of ‘void fraction constraint’ in pulsating heat pipe operation is introduced and its relevance to future modeling attempts is outlined.

Experimental Investigation of the Operating Characteristics of a Pulsating Heat Pipe with Ultra-Pure Water and Micro Encapsulated Phase Change Material Suspension

The specific heat capacity of working fluid is an important influence factor on heat transfer characteristic of the pulsating heat pipe(PHP).Due to the relatively large specific heat capacity of micro encapsulated phase change material(MEPCM) suspension,a heat transfer performance experimental facility of the PHP was established.The heat transfer characteristic with MEPCM suspension of different mass concentrations(0.5% and 1.0%) and ultra-pure water were compared experimentally.It was found that when the PHP uses MEPCM suspension as its working fluid,operating stability is impoverished under lower heating power and the operating stability is better under higher heating power.At the inclination angle of 90°,the temperature at heating side decreases compared to ultra-pure water and the temperature at heating side decreases with the raising of MEPCM suspension mass concentration.The heat transfer characteristic of the PHP is positively correlated with the inclination angle and the 90° is optimum.The unfavorable effect of the inclination angle decreases with heating power increasing.When the inclination angle is 90°,the PHP with MEPCM suspension at 1.0% of mass concentration has the lowest thermal transfer resistance and followed by ultra-pure water and MEPCM suspension at 0.5% of mass concentration has the highest thermal transfer resistance.When the inclination angles are 60° and30°,the effect of gravity on the flow direction is reduced to 86.6% and 50% of that on the inclination angle of 90°,respectively,and the promoting effect of gravity on the working fluid is further weakened as the inclination angle further decreases.Due to the high viscosity of MEPCM suspension,the PHP with ultra-pure water has the lowest heat transfer resistance.When the inclination angles is 60°,the thermal resistance with MEPCM suspension at0.5% of the mass concentration is lower than that at 1.0% at the heating power below 230 W.The thermal resistance of MEPCM suspension tends to be similar for heating power of 230-250 W.At the heating power above 270 W,the thermal resistance with MEPCM suspension at 1.0% of the mass concentration is lower than that at 0.5%.

Evaporating Temperature Uniformity of the Pulsating Heat Pipe with Surfactant Solutions at Different Concentrations

The evaporating section of the pulsating heat pipe(PHP)is in direct contact with the electronics when it is used for heat dissipation,and thus the evaporating temperature uniformity has an important effect on the safe and reliable operation of electronic equipment.On the basis of these conditions,an experimental study on the evaporating temperature uniformity of the PHP with surfactant solutions at different concentrations was conducted at the heat fluxes of(1911–19427)W/m^(2).Sodium stearate was utilized for the solute;the surfactant solutions were prepared with the concentrations of 0.001 wt%,0.002 wt%,and 0.004 wt%,respectively,and the filling ratios of the PHP were 0.31,0.44 and 0.57,respectively.The experimental results revealed that under all tested working conditions,the highest temperature always appeared in the intermediate zone of the evaporating section.As the heat flux increased,the temperature differences among different zones rose initially and then reduced due to the change of the flow motion and the flow pattern.The evaporating temperature uniformity of the sodium stearate solutions-PHP was better than that of the deionized water-PHP,which suggested that the evaporating temperature uniformity might be improved through decreasing the surface tension.Furthermore,combined with the effect of surface tension and viscosity,for different filling ratios,the required concentration was different when the best evaporating temperature uniformity was achieved.To be specific,when the filling ratio were 0.31 and 0.44,the best evaporating temperature uniformity was achieved at the concentration of 0.004 wt%,while at the filling ratio of 0.57,the best evaporating temperature uniformity was attained at the concentration of 0.002 wt%.

波纹结构液氮脉动热管传热传质特性研究

低温热管换热器是天然气液化系统中的关键装置,液氮脉动热管作为其核心器件具有体积小、换热效率高等特性,可有效克服系统冻堵及设备紧凑等问题,然而开展相应实验难度较大,因此通过数值模拟方法研究其内部传热传质规律具有重要意义。首先,文章通过UDF(User-Defined Functions)编写自适应相变模型,研究了典型液氮脉动热管的传热传质特性。随后,在冷凝段优化设计了波纹结构,结合相态分布与轴线温度方差值,对比分析了充液率为50%情况三种液氮脉动热管传热传质特性,结2果表明5 mm波纹结构热管两侧方差值为51.49 K与99.22 K2,工质循环速率较快且轴线温度分布均匀。最后,研究了充液率分别为30%、50%与70%情况下5 mm波纹结构的脉动热管的传热性能。结合相态、温度及轴线温度分布分析得出充液率过高或过低均会导致热管内部产生液塞,充液率较高时,轴线温度均匀分布,热管充液率为70%时,综合性能最佳。

脉动热管太阳能集热器传热性能实验研究

以真空玻璃管为载体、石蜡为相变储热材料、脉动热管和铜管为传热元件,对比分析了充液率φ=50.0%的脉动热管太阳能集热器与铜管太阳能集热器在相同辐照度下的集热性能。研究结果表明,当辐照度大于0 W/m^(2)时,脉动热管太阳能集热器相比于铜管太阳能集热器管壁温度提高了40℃;相较于铜管太阳能集热器,热源温度越高,脉动热管太阳能集热器吸热能力越强,传热效果越好;在相同的辐照度下,相比于铜管太阳能集热器,脉动热管太阳能集热器内的石蜡达到熔点的时间缩短了13%;脉动热管太阳能集热器输出的热量比铜管太阳能集热器高0.5 kJ,随着辐照度的增强,热量差值将会更大;脉动热管蒸发段和冷凝段壁面与其相接触的传热工质会形成一种准平衡态,蒸发段与冷凝段的传热能力呈反比关系,当蒸发段传热能力下降时,冷凝段传热能力上升,保证了集热器的稳定运行。

脉动热管温度信号的小波分析及流型识别

脉动热管中的温度波动信号具有较复杂的瞬态波动特征,采用连续小波变换方法可以较好地分析此类信号特征。采用全玻璃脉动热管,在可视化实验基础上,应用小波分析方法,重点研究PHP温度振荡信号及流型识别。结果表明,采集频率、管壁材料以及热通量等会影响温度信号的主频值。当热通量较高(q=2.65~3.18 W/cm^(2))时,1 Hz的采集频率容易导致信号失真,应采用10 Hz及以上的采集频率。玻璃管的热惰性会导致温度信号失真,尤其在高热通量(q=2.65~3.18 W/cm^(2))时不可忽略。总体来看,随着热通量的增加,蒸发温度波动幅度减小、频率增加。当热通量从0.35 W/cm^(2)增加到3.18 W/cm^(2),流体温度信号的主频值从0.02 Hz增加到3.88 Hz。相应地,管内流型由弹状流逐渐向环状流转变,并出现单向大循环流。由管内流体温度信号求得的主频值可推广至铜管或其他金属材料的脉动热管,有助于识别其内部流型及流态变化,更好地理解其传热特性。

基于电池冷却用新型脉动热管性能的实验研究

提出一种电池冷却用C形脉动热管(pulsating heat pipe,PHP),具有较好的散热性和包裹特性。选择甲醇、丙酮、去离子水、乙醇和甲醇-丙酮混合物为PHP工质,实验研究了不同加热功率和充液率(filling rate,FR)工况下PHP的性能。结果表明,FR过高或过低均不利于C形PHP稳定运行,实际应用中需综合考虑热阻、传热极限等指标,选取合适的FR。实验研究范围内,C形PHP最佳FR在45%左右。综合考虑蒸发温度与热阻,甲醇-丙酮混合物C形PHP具备更好的性能,能够满足第二代Mirai电池冷却需求,可将其表面温度控制在84℃以下,允许的电池最大体积功率密度为6 kW/L。依据应用场合选择工质和布置方式后,PHP能保证受控对象的安全运行。相关结论为电池热控制系统设计提供了重要的参考和借鉴。

CTAB水溶液浓度对脉动热管传热性能的影响

为了研究十六烷基三甲基溴化铵(CTAB)对脉动热管(PHP)传热性能的影响,搭建一个铜制PHP实验装置平台,探究不同质量分数(0~0.072%)的CTAB水溶液对PHP的传热性能的影响,实验充液率为50%。结果显示:向水中添加CTAB可以改善PHP内部液塞的脉动频率及传热性能。PHP的传热热阻与加热功率和CTAB的浓度有关,随着加热功率和CTAB浓度的增加而减小。加热功率为20 W时,与纯水PHP相比,质量分数为0.072%的CTAB水溶液具有最大的强化作用率(31.6%);加热功率达到90 W后,向水中添加CTAB对PHP传热的强化作用相对较弱。研究表明,CTAB可以改善PHP的传热性能,并增加其传热效率。

Flow visualization of silicon-based micro pulsating heat pipes

Two sets of silicon-based micro pulsating heat pipes(SMPHPs) with trapezoidal cross section having hydraulic diameters of 352 μm(#1) and 394 μm(#2) respectively were fabricated for the first time using MEMS technology.With FC-72 as the working fluid,the start-up,steady operation state,as well as flow patterns were investigated using a CCD camera.It was found that the start-up process of these two SMPHPs was rather rapid.At the start-up period,no nucleation was observed,and the vapor plugs at the evaporator U-bends were formed mainly due to the breakup of liquid slugs.At the steady operation state,self-sustained oscillation with large amplitudes dominated the flow behavior when the inclination angle varied from 10° to 90°,but the nucleate boiling and bulk circulation were observed only in SMPHP #2.While bubbly,slug/plug,annular/semi-annular,and wavy-annular flows were observed in both two SMPHPs,the injection flow only appeared in SMPHP #2.

Experimental Investigation on the Temperature Distribution Characteristics of the Evaporation Section in a Pulsating Heat Pipe

With the increasing demand for heat dissipation in the electronics industry, pulsating heat pipe(PHP) has attracted wide attention due to its simple structure and excellent heat transfer ability. However, due to the unique operational mechanism of PHP, the temperature distribution in the evaporation section is obviously not even during the operational process of PHP. When the PHP is used as a heat dissipater, the evaporation section of the PHP directly contacts with the chips and has great influence on the performance of the chips, so it is very important to investigate the temperature distribution characteristics in the evaporation section. In this paper, both the effects of the filling ratio and heat flux on these characteristics were investigated. The experimental results indicated that the temperatures of the middle "U" turn were the highest. When the heat flux and the filling ratio were 364 W/cm^2 and 36.3%, respectively, the maximum temperature difference between the middle "U" turn and the other "U" turns could be as high as 18.92 K. Furthermore, the temperature differences between the middle "U" turn and the other "U" turns firstly increased and then decreased with the increase of heat flux and filling ratio.

Experimental Study of Flow Patterns and Improved Configurations for Pulsating Heat Pipes

一系列实验在热输送的搏动的关上的循环(PHP ) 的三种类型上被执行，打算调查流动模式的各种各样的类型，并且开发为 PHP 的一些改进配置。光可视化结果显示那可能在那里存在三个流动模式，即水泡液体蛞蝓流动，半环形的流动和环形的流动，相应于不同工作条件。为给定的几何学并且一足够充满比率， PHP 为流动模式有自动调节的特征(从蛞蝓流动到半环形然后到环形的流动) 到会，增加的要求加热输入。二种特殊配置，有或者改变隧道直径的，与更厚的试管的一节装备的其它，被发现在建立并且维持工作液体的可靠循环有益。PHP 的热表演在工作条件的一个范围上被检验。与一致直径与正常 PHP 作比较，改进 PHP 的任何一个展出了更高热的性能。

Experimental Study on the Start Up Performance of Flat Plate Pulsating Heat Pipe

An experimental system of flat plate pulsating heat pipe was established and experimental research was carried out in this system to know the mechanism of heat transfer, start-up and operating characteristics. The factors, such as filling rate, heating power, heating method etc, which have great influence on the thermal performance of the plate pulsating heat pipe were discussed. The results indicate that heating power and filling rate are the important factors for the start-up of the plate pulsating heat pipe. The different start-up power is needed with different filling rate, and the start-up of the heat pipe in case of bottom heated is much easier than that of top heated. Increasing the heating power and enlarging the heating area can make the start-up easier. Heating power can also affect the start-up time of heat pipe under the condition of bottom heated, while it does not have some influence to the heat pipe of top heated. The thermal resistance of plate pulsating heat pipe is related with the heating power, and the higher the heating power is, the smaller the thermal resistance is. But the best filling rate which the heat pipe needs is different with different heating methods, and the performance of the heat pipe in the case of bottom heated is better than the others.

An Experimental Investigation on Heat Transfer Performance of Nanofluid Pulsating Heat Pipe

The effect of SiO2 particles on heat transfer performance of a pulsating heat pipe(PHP) was investigated experimentally.DI water was used as the base fluid and contrast medium for the PHP.In order to study and measure the character,there are SiO2 /H2 O nanofluids with different concentration and applying with various heating powers during the experiment investigation.According to the experimental result,the high fraction of SiO2 /H2 O will deteriorate the performance of PHP compared with DI water,i.e.the thermal resistance and the temperature of evaporation section increases.It is in contrary in the case of low fraction of SiO2 /H2 O.Finally,the comparison of the thermal performances between the normal operation system and the static settlement system is given.It is found that both the thermal resistance of nanofluid PHP and the temperature of the evaporation section increase after standing for a period,and it is the same trend for the temperature fluctuation at the identical heating power for PHP.

Experimental research on heat transfer of pulsating heat pipe

试验性的研究被进行理解搏动特征的热转移在这篇论文的热管子，和 PHP 用高质量的玻璃做的毛细管。在下面不同充满比率，热转移率和许多另外的影响因素，流动模式在启动，转变和稳定的舞台被观察。在热转移上加热位置的效果被讨论。试验性的结果显示没有环形的流动在加热状况的顶出现。在下面不同充满比率和热转移率，在 PHP 的流动模式从体积流动被转移到半环形的流动和环形的流动，并且热转移的表演被改进为在加热大小写下面。试验性的结果显示 PHP 抵抗的全部的热被增加与充满比率，和热转移率在充满率 50% 完成最佳。但是与改变直径为搏动加热管子热抵抗与一致直径比那高。