The Compatibility of Mild Carbon Steel and Water in a Heat Pipe Application

Author

David D. Kenney

Publication Date

12-4-1979

Abstract

The phenomena that govern the performance and affect the lifetime of heat pipes are reviewed. The phenomena include the corrosion of metals by aqueous solutions, the diffusion of gases through metals, and the effects of hydrogen on metals. Heat pipes of 1015 C.D. carbon steel were fabricated and operated with a control group of 304 stainless steel heat pipes over the temperature range from 140° to 300° C. Results indicate that carbon steel/water heat pipes perform as well or better than 304 stainless steel/water heat pipes over the temperature range covered in this test.

Degree Name

Mechanical Engineering

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Mechanical Engineering

First Committee Member (Chair)

Karl Thomas Feldman Jr.

Second Committee Member

Richard Scott Passamaneck

Third Committee Member

Arthur Vincent Houghton III

Document Type

Thesis

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Kenney, David D.. "The Compatibility of Mild Carbon Steel and Water in a Heat Pipe Application." (1979). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/me_etds/232