Multi-phase thermal control apparatus, evaporators and methods of manufacture thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10746475
APP PUB NO 20180031330A1
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15666217

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Multi-phase thermal control systems, evaporators, variable porous wick elements, heat transfer structures, and methods for their production are provided. Two-phase evaporators for use in such multi-phase thermal control systems are also provided. Two-phase evaporators incorporate a vapor plate body having there three major layers: a vapor channel network, a wick, and a liquid channel. The vapor channel network comprises a plurality of extrusions (e.g., vapor pillars) and associated channels (e.g., vapor channels) configured to allow a vapor to flow therethrough. The wick comprises a porous body configured to be disposed between the vapor channel network of and the liquid flow reservoir.

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CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY1200 E CALIFORNIA BLVD M/C 6-32 PASADENA CA 91125

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cappucci, Stefano Pasadena, US 2 10
Furst, Benjamin I Pasadena, US 10 43
Mastropietro, Arthur J Pasadena, US 3 29
Mizerak, Jordan Pasadena, US 19 126
Nagai, Hiroki Pasadena, US 182 1150
Roberts, Scott N Pasadena, US 24 270
Sunada, Eric T Pasadena, US 5 39

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