JSME International Journal Series B · 1996 · 11 citations · 3 references
EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringHeat TransferThermodynamicsTransport PhenomenaHeat ConductionHeat FlowHeat Transfer AnalysisHeat Transfer FundamentalsThermal DesignThermal ManagementHeat Flow AnalysisHeat Pipe TechnologyHeat PipesHeat Transfer In PipesHeat TransportThermal Diodes
A small-scale thermal diode for operation near room temperature was designed from a heat pipe with an asymmetrical structure, and its operational characteristics were investigated. Directional control of heat flow was achieved with a heat flow ratio of about 42 and an overall heat transfer coefficient of 1.1×103 W/m2K even in the case of a temperature difference of less than 1 degree.
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S. W. · 1976 · 548 citations