What is a heat pipe?
A pipe of some metal that transfers heat and therefore dispels the heat away from the source that is producing heat through the liquid within. By vaporizing the liquid within and then condensing at an equilibrium state, the source producing heat is then constantly cooled by the heat pipe.
What is a heat pipe used for?
A heat pipe is typically used as a cooling method, however they can be designed in many ways for many different uses. For example heat pipes for the uses of buildings and homes for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system or for the cooling of solar panels. Electronically anything can be at a risk to overheat and heat pipes are in fact applied in the uses of electronics such as computers.
How do I build a heat pipe?
Search up guides online there are many things to consider when building a heat pipe below is a useful video on how to build a heat pipe. Generally all you need is some sort of metal pipe and a workable liquid. Depending on the length of the pipe and the liquid used it's safest to never fill the pipe more then a third of its length and then close the ends by soldering.
What materials should I use to build a heat pipe?
Copper and water are the most common materials used for heat pipe construction and for general convenience copper and water is the best in accessibility. As mentioned there are many of types of metals and liquids that can be used for the construction of heat pipe. Below are charts of liquids that can be used and their capabilities as well as the metals they are compatible with to construct a heat pipe in the case of using a heat pipe for more specific uses. For a more thorough table and information on liquid capabilities you can head to Thermal Fluids Central.
Working Area of the Fluids
Works Cited
Biggar James. "Build a DIY Heat Pipe." Renewable Systems Technology. 12 Feb. 2016. Video.<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=252zgxems04>
Korn, Fabian. "Heat pipes and its applications."Lund University. 7 May 2008. Web. 4 May 2016. <http://www.lth.se/fileadmin/ht/Kurser/MVK160/Project_08/Fabian_Korn.pdf>
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