Uses for Heatpipe-Assembly

Heatpipe-assembly offers solutions for thermal performance, help in the control of energy costs, and maximize the reliability and life of a system even under conditions that are harsh. When space is limited, a heatpipe-assembly is a compact thermal solution for cost-effective cooling.

A variety of heatpipe-assembly systems can be used to accomplish the task. The heat technology gives an effective means of moving heat for remote dissipation. Low thermal resistance heat spreads from isolated cooling or concentrated heat sources to protect applications such as:

• Military systems
• Transportation control systems
• Consumer electronic devices
• Computer components

When a system design makes it difficult to place a heating device adjacent to a critical component for essential cooling, remote dissipation thermal management is a solution.
Application Constraints that Benefit from Heatpipe-Assembly

• Space constrained by footprint or height – The height over an electronic module may be insufficient in the amount of space provide direct cooling at the location. Remote heatpipe assemblies can be effective solutions. When where is not enough room to increase the footprint or height of an existing heat sink, vapor or embedded chamber assembly may be the solution. When there is no restriction above the heat sink, vapor tower technology can be used. 

• Zero or limited electrical power construction – Natural convection cooling improves reliability and eliminates fan noise. A heat pipe will produce less noise than a large fan system when volume constraints limit natural convection cooling solutions. 
• Low maintenance – Electromechanical devices such as fans require maintenance and have a finite life. A heatpipe-assembly has no moving parts to fail. Maintenance requirements are reduced or eliminated. 
• Cooling in sealed enclosures – Electronics are sometimes sealed in an enclosure as protection from the environment. Heat needs to be dispelled to the outside of the housing. A heatpipe-assembly provides a thermal path to the wall of the enclosure. 

Any of the above constraints merit the use of a heatpipe-assembly.
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