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Received March 30, 2024
Accepted June 6, 2024
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Numerical Analysis of the Infl uence of Side Slot and Fin Heights in a Hypervapotron Channel on Heat Transfer
Abstract
Hypervapotron is a water-cooled device which relies on internal fi ns and boiling heat transfer to sustain ultra-high heat fl ux
in the range of 20–30 MW/m 2 from thermonuclear fusion reactor. This study investigated the design optimization of hypervapotron
cooling channels using multiphase computational fl uid dynamic simulation. With focus on geometric variations in
fi n heights and side slots installed to the cooling channel, their eff ects on the cooling performance and internal fl ow pattern
of these channels were evaluated. The obtained results revealed that the incorporation of side slots signifi cantly enhanced
cooling performance by promoting bidirectional fl uid infl ow and optimizing heat dissipation. It was also found that adjusting
fi n heights signifi cantly contributed to improved thermal management by ensuring smoother liquid ingress and eff ective heat
exchange. This work established a link between design variations and cooling performance, providing insights and guidelines
for advanced engineering of hypervapotron systems.
