Loop Heat Pipe Technology
Mott’s sintered media pore structure provides unique wicking properties driven by capillary action of amorphous metal particles. For example, in loop heat pipe applications, a custom-designed interior can wick process water 360 degrees around the pipe to ensure uniform heat distribution is unimpeded by a buildup of fluid.
Loop heat pipes are heat exchangers used to passively transport thermal energy. They are often used in situations where conventional heat pipes would be ineffective, such as when there is a large temperature difference between the heat source and the heat sink. They are an efficient way to transport heat over long distances and can operate without a pump or other moving parts.
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Let Mott make your life easier with our loop heat pipe technology and components designed to:
- Transport heat over long distances without a pump or other moving parts.
- Wick process fluid 360 degrees around the pipe for uniform heat distribution.
- Remain customizable to achieve desired wicking performance across many industry applications.
Typical Applications
- Electronics cooling
- Space vehicles thermal control
- Advanced weapons thermal systems
- Surgical and diagnostics devices
- Laser diodes
- Heat exchangers
Porous Metal Overview
Check out the features and benefits of Mott sintered porous metal media that delivers uniform porosity for superb filtration efficiency and structural integrity.
Additive Manufacturing
Our additive manufacturing capabilities provide the most uniform porosity and unique geometries for your application.
Lab and Engineering Services
Discover our entire range of services, including rapid prototyping, filter feasibility, media characterization and more.
Computational Fluid Dynamics Services
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling is an excellent service to accelerate product development. It allows for cost-effective equipment sizing and identification of optimal operational parameters.
Product Specs
| Dimensions |
Length – Tube form wicks: Standard Diameters – 1”, 1.5”, 2”, 2.5”, 2.75”, 3” Wall Thickness – .039” to .093” (Dependent on media grade) Custom options are available, consult factory |
|---|---|
| Material Choices |
Standard filter and hardware alloys – 316L SS, 310 SS, Titanium, Inconel® 600, Hastelloy® C-276, Hastelloy® X, Monel® 400, Nickel 200 Other alloys are available, consult factory |
| Hardware Options |
Extension hardware and fitting options available for full assembly – Standard piping, End-fittings like compression, NPT, or VCR® Custom options available, consult factory |
| Media Grades |
Nominal pore sizes available – 0.2, 0.5, 2, 5, 10, 20, 40, 100 Custom options available, consult factory |
| Performance Testing |
Lab validation tests available |
Our Design Capabilities
- Diverse Hardware Options
- Additive Manufacturing Capabilities
Mott’s 3d printed media pore structure provides unique wicking properties driven by the capillary action of amorphous metal particles. In loop heat pipe applications, a custom-designed interior can wick process fluid 360 degrees around the pipe to ensure uniform heat distribution is unimpeded by a buildup of fluid. The wicks for loop heat pipes can help to improve heat transfer and prevent clogging. The value of Mott’s 3D printed porous metal media lies in its ability to be customized to achieve the desired wicking performance for a given application.
Relevant Services
Design Expertise – From start to finish, we customize solutions based on your design parameters – challenge us!
Fluid Modeling – Our extensive applications have built a library of data to increase the accuracy of our flow models to provide initial performance and feasibility estimates prior to building prototypes.
Extensive Partner Network – If a material is not listed or capability not in-house, we maintain an extensive network of partners for new material procurement, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and validation testing.
Engineering Support – If you need help beyond the component level, we also work on entire systems design. Let us know how we can help.
Many professionals also benefit from Mott Corp’s loop heat pipe, including:
- Satellite Project and Product Engineers.
- Thermal management system designers.
- Anyone looking for an efficient way to transport heat over long distances.
Please fill out the form to access more information on Mott’s loop heat pipe components and contact us today at 860-864-4927 to discuss your unique application.
