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A heat pipe system particularly adapted for use with finned evaporators. In accordance with this invention, a separate liquid working fluid return conduit is provided which communicates with a liquid working fluid distribution means for distributing working fluid uniformly to all of the evaporator f

A heat pipe system particularly adapted for use with finned evaporators. In accordance with this invention, a separate liquid working fluid return conduit is provided which communicates with a liquid working fluid distribution means for distributing working fluid uniformly to all of the evaporator fins. Means are also provided in accordance with this invention for storing excess liquid working fluid either as a column of liquid within the liquid return pipe which is developed by a flow restrictor, or by selecting a distribution wick from a material having low capillary pressure which enables it to become saturated with liquid working fluid.

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A heat pipe system comprising: an evaporator where a working fluid is evaporated and transmitted away from said evaporator and returned thereto as a condensed liquid, said evaporator having a plurality of hollow fins which communicate with a head space area of said evaporator, a vapor pipe for trans

A heat pipe system comprising: an evaporator where a working fluid is evaporated and transmitted away from said evaporator and returned thereto as a condensed liquid, said evaporator having a plurality of hollow fins which communicate with a head space area of said evaporator, a vapor pipe for transporting working fluid vapor from said evaporator, a liquid return pipe for returning condensed working fluid to said evaporator head space, a distribution wick disposed within said head space in commmunication with capillary means lining said fins, duct means within said head space transmitting liquid working fluid returned by said liquid return pipe to said distribution wick whereby said liquid is returned to said hollow fins.