Not sure about on the space shuttle. The one I have uses gravity return of the liquid. Therefore, the tube can be used in a vertical position, or at least a slanted position. I think both vertical and slanted gravity return is common.
Michael D. Edmiston, Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry and Physics
Chair, Division of Natural and Applied Sciences
Bluffton University
Bluffton, OH 45817
(419)-358-3270
edmiston@bluffton.edu
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From: phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu [mailto:phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu] On Behalf Of Bennett
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 9:38 AM
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Subject: Re: [Phys-l] Heat transfer lab
I seem to recall that the heat pipes included some sort of wick to return
the liquid to the hot end.
Clarence Bennett
Oakland University
Dept. of Physics, (retired)
111 Hannah
Rochester MI 48309
248 370 3418
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