Patent ID: 7823629
Filing Date: 2010-11-02
Classification: F28D

Abstract:
1. A capillary assisted loop thermosiphon apparatus comprising: at least one evaporator connected by a vapor line to a condenser, the vapor line comprising a tube having a first end connected to the evaporator and a second end connected to the condenser; a liquid line connecting the condenser and the evaporator, the liquid line comprising a tube having a first end connected to the condenser and a second end connected to the evaporator; the evaporator has a height in a direction of gravity significantly greater than a width perpendicular to the height, and is positioned in the direction of gravity from the condenser such that the condenser supplies liquid under gravity induced pressure to the evaporator, and the evaporator has a vertical capillary wick in which liquid wicks in the direction of gravity, wherein liquid flow through the wick of the evaporator from the inlet to the outlet is substantially vertical; and wherein a liquid line irrigator is connected to the liquid line, and the liquid line irrigator extends along of the capillary wick to dispense liquid to the capillary wick.