Thermal analysis of a piston cooling system with reciprocating heat pipes Article

Cao, Y, Wang, Q. (1995). Thermal analysis of a piston cooling system with reciprocating heat pipes . HEAT TRANSFER ENGINEERING, 16(2), 50-57. 10.1080/01457639508939853

cited authors

  • Cao, Y; Wang, Q

authors

abstract

  • The reciprocating heat pipe is a very promising technology in engine piston cooling, especially for heavy-duty diesel engines. The concept of the reciprocating heat pipe is verified through the experimental observation of a transparent heat pipe and by thermal testing of a copper/water reciprocating heat pipe. A comparative thermal analysis on the reciprocating heat pipe and gallery cooling systems is performed. The approximate analytical results show that the piston ring groove temperature can be significantly reduced using heat pipe cooling technology, which could contribute to an increase in engine thermal efficiency and a reduction in environmental pollution. © 1995 Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

publication date

  • January 1, 1995

published in

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start page

  • 50

end page

  • 57

volume

  • 16

issue

  • 2