Figure 1: Heat Pipe Construction Diagram
Our heat pipe will composed of copper pipe and end caps, one end of which will be threaded to allow for changing of heat transfer fluids. It will have vertical groves to act as a wick. It will measure 2 ft. in length and 5/8 in. in diameter. This pipe will be designed as if it were to be used in a solar water heater, such as the commercially available one below.
Figure 2: Apricus Solar Collector
(http://www.apricus.com/html/solar_collector.htm#.WO2AcYgrJPZ)
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