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Re: [Phys-l] heat pipes

On 11/17/2010 05:01 AM, Edmiston, Mike wrote:
Yes, the working fluid boils at the hot end and condenses at the cold
end. The thermal energy transfer rate is pretty amazing.

Yes.

It is my
understanding these are in use in places such as nuclear power plant
heat exchangers.

And in the space shuttle.

And in computers, including high-end personal computers.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&Description=heat+pipe

And lots of other places. They are cheap and effective.