Heat transfer between solids and fluids utilizing polycrystalline metal whiskers
First Claim
1. A heat transfer element having at least one surface cooperating in defining a path for conducting a fluid medium, and polycrystalline metal whiskers attached in a heat conducting manner to said surface to thereby increase the heat emitting and absorbing surface area of said element, said whiskers being formed of thin elongated members attached in substantial alignment with overlapping ends to further enhance the conductivity and the strength of the heat transfer element, said whiskers penetrating the boundary layer of the fluid as the fluid is conducted over said surface with the strength of the whiskers being capable of withstanding the pressure of the flowing medium.
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Abstract
Improved heat transfer is obtained between a solid and a fluid by using polycrystalline metal whiskers attached to the solid member which comes in contact with the fluid.
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- 1. A heat transfer element having at least one surface cooperating in defining a path for conducting a fluid medium, and polycrystalline metal whiskers attached in a heat conducting manner to said surface to thereby increase the heat emitting and absorbing surface area of said element, said whiskers being formed of thin elongated members attached in substantial alignment with overlapping ends to further enhance the conductivity and the strength of the heat transfer element, said whiskers penetrating the boundary layer of the fluid as the fluid is conducted over said surface with the strength of the whiskers being capable of withstanding the pressure of the flowing medium.
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