This study investigated the magnetic effects on the nano-ferrofluid within a closed loop heat pipe (LHP) without any micro-structure. The results show the enhancement of the thermal performance of the LHP can be achieved by setting the magnets properly.

Volume Subject Area:
Energy and Micro and Nano Scale Heat Transfer
Keywords:
Loop Heat Pipe, nano-Ferrofluids, Thermal Resistance
Topics:
Ferrofluids, Heat pipes
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