Information Package / Course Catalogue
Heat Pipe
Course Code: MME635
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to inform postgraduate students about the theories and applications of HEAT PIPES that they will encounter during their education life and in their professional life.

Course Content

It is aimed to give information about the theory and to provide information about problems and solutions related to the applications of heat pipes.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn types of heat pipes and applications, working fluids, wick structures
2.To learn control techniques, heat characteristics, heat pipe theory, capillary limit and temperature characteristics
3.To learn heat pipe design and design models, fabrication of heat pipes
4. To learn various applications of heat pipes in energy systems
5.To learn sonic, bubble method, boiling limit
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Zohuri, B. (2016). Heat Pipe Design and Technology: Modern Applications for Practical Thermal Management. Springer.
2.Dunn, P. D., & Reay, D. (2012). Heat pipes. Elsevier.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to heat pipes.Types of heat pipes and applications.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Heat pipe theory
Week 3 - Theoretical
Wick structures
Week 4 - Theoretical
Control techniques
Week 5 - Theoretical
Working fluids
Week 6 - Theoretical
Heat characteristics
Week 7 - Theoretical
Capillary limit and temperature characteristics
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Capillary limit and temperature characteristics, Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sonic
Week 10 - Theoretical
Bubble method
Week 11 - Theoretical
Boiling limit
Week 12 - Theoretical
Heat pipe design and design models
Week 13 - Theoretical
Fabrication of heat pipes
Week 14 - Theoretical
Various applications of heat pipes in energy systems
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Term Assignment1%5
Quiz4%15
Midterm Examination1%15
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143498
Assignment70535
Individual Work73342
Midterm Examination19211
Final Examination112214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026