Modern heat exchangers come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and types, each with its own unique advantages. For instance, heat pipes, which are among the most popular solutions, can be designed to optimize thermal management for virtually any system. While all heat spreaders are extremely effective at managing electrical waste heat, heat pipes offer significantly higher thermal conductivity than those that consist of solid conductors. Heat pipes are also more versatile in their design, making them able to fit into unique spaces to offer optimal results.
Inside of a Customizable Heat Pipe
The secret to pipe-based heat spreaders is the ability to utilize the latent heat of vaporization that occurs when a fluid changes its physical state. The inside of a heat pipe is lined with a capillary wicking material that makes it easier for a liquid to wet all of the surfaces within the pipe. When heat is applied to any area of the pipe, the heated liquid evaporates into gas, absorbing the latent heat of vaporization without allowing the temperature within the pipe to rise. The gas is transferred to the cooler area of the heat spreader, known as the condenser, where it changes back to liquid as it gives up the heat it has absorbed.
Using phase-change technology rather than large, unwieldy air conditioning equipment, heat pipes offer significant savings on energy consumption and routine maintenance. In addition to their green energy benefits, however, some of the biggest advantages of heat pipes stem from their unique design. Heat pipes can be designed to bend and curve at whatever angle is necessary, allowing for some of the most compact thermal management solutions available.
Custom Heat Pipes Optimized for Any Application
With their extremely high thermal conductivity and the ability to fit into nearly any system’s design, heat pipes are of the most effective and efficient thermal management solutions. To learn more, call Noren Thermal, Inc. at 866-936-6736. Now located in Taylor, TX, Noren proudly produces all of our products in the United States and delivers them to clients nationwide.