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FIGURE 6.13 Schematic of the novel LHP system [32]. LHP, loop heat pipe.
FIGURE 6.14 Schematic of the heat pump assisted solar LHP heating system [33]. LHP, loop heat pipe.
6.4.3 SWHs With Microchannel Heat Pipe Array
The MCHP uses the capillary-driven property to transport large amount of heat during the
phase change of the working liquid [35,36], which contained evaporator and condenser
sections made of inner micro-grooves (or microfins) to enhance the heat transfer [35]. The
