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Heat transport system, method and material

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7246077
A heat transport system, method and composite material are disclosed in which a plurality of hollow spherical shells or microspheres having an outside diameter of less than or equal to 500 microns are encapsulated or embedded within a bulk material. Each shell has captured therein a volatile working fluid, such that each shell operates as a microsized heat pipe for conducting heat through the composite structure. 1 fig.
Research Organization:
KMS Fusion Inc
DOE Contract Number:
AC08-82DP40152
Assignee:
KMS Fusion, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4660625
Application Number:
PPN: US 6-568216
OSTI ID:
7246077
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English