Design a heat pipe cooling system for a spherical satellite that dissipates 5000 W/m 3 , has

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Design a heat pipe cooling system for a spherical satellite that dissipates 5000 W/m3, has a surface area of 5 m2, and cannot exceed a temperature of 120°C. All the heat must be dissipated by radiation into space. State all your assumptions.

GIVEN

  • Spherical satellite, 5 m2 surface area
  • Dissipates 5000 W/m3
  • Maximum temperature of 102°C
  • All heat rejection is by radiation to space

ASSUMPTIONS

  • Temperature drop between the satellite interior and the heat pipe evaporator is < 20°C
  • Neglect vapor pressure drop in the heat pipe
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Principles of heat transfer

ISBN: 978-0495667704

7th Edition

Authors: Frank Kreith, Raj M. Manglik, Mark S. Bohn

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