subject: Heat Pipe Applications [print this page] Heat pipes are devices that are used to move heat from one place to an additional that do not need to make use of an outside power supply. These pipes are sealed and partially filled with fluids that aid with the heat transfer process. Heat transfer technology is most generally utilized in HVAC or heat, venting and air-conditioning applications. These simple devices have many uses for our everyday lives.
Heat pipes can be located in devices that we make use of every day such as computers and other equipment that we use at home, work and business that have a great deal of heat emissions therefore, need cooling systems. Heat pipes move the heat away from the components to heat sinks, so the heat gets dissipated into the environment. They prevent our home computers and additional devices from overheating because we utilize them so much every day. Heat pipes even control humidity in our workplaces and help the workplace equipment operate better and the employees perform far better also.
Heat pipes are also commonly made use of for moisture and humidity control in buildings and structures. They are more typically located in restaurants, supermarkets, libraries, storage areas and additional locations that have products and items that are sensitive to high moisture and humidity. High moisture content can ruin food and other ingredients. It even increases the likelihood of development of molds on the food and the area which is dangerous to individuals's health. Controlled humidity additionally increases customer comfort. So customers are more comfortable when they are in the stores and they can enjoy their dining and food shopping experiences. Books, records and additional products that use paper are also sensitive to high moisture and humidity, so heat pipes can increase the endurance of these products. Also the durability of the racks and other furniture inside the library are lengthened also. Same goes with the items in storage areas since they are exposed to the same air for long periods of time. Individuals going to collections can concentrate more on their reading and studying when humidity is controlled and they are comfortable.
Heat pipe technology is additionally utilized for waste heat recovery. Offices, factories and other commercial structures benefit from this and conserve a great deal on energy expenses. Even restaurants, stores and other more common structures can have a lot of energy savings by lessening air conditioning loads and increasing thermostat settings with heat pipe technology. Heat pipes are also made use of to develop structures on permafrost and stabilize the temperature to prevent the permafrost from thawing.
