Heat Pipes for Steam Condensation

T. Mallikharjuna Rao, Dr. S. S. Rao
2014 IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering  
This paper explores the feasibility of using the heat pipe for steam condensation. In this paper an attempt is made to replace thousands of condenser tubes by hundreds of "Heat Pipes".The design details of heat pipe, that is, material of heat pipe, heat pipe length, diameter of heat pipe for condensation purpose is described. The feasibility study was carried out for smooth operation of the heat pipe that is without ceasing during operation. Experimental setup and results of steam condensation studies are presented.
doi:10.9790/1684-11211619 fatcat:bycocvj6pzgerdfwznppeoujbi