Bohan Wang

Theoretical and experimental investigation of compensation-chamber effects in an open-loop heat pipe

An open-loop heat pipe (OLHP) with a circular flat evaporator was developed by opening the liquid return path of a conventional loop heat pipe (LHP). Condensate is discharged from the condenser as product water, while feedwater is supplied externally to the compensation chamber....

Study on the steady-state operation characteristics of open loop heat pipe desalination

Open loop heat pipe desalination (OHLPD) can achieve a high water production rate with a small temperature difference, without consuming additional mechanical power. In this study, a steady-state model of the OLHPD system was established to investigate its water-production perfor...