Thermal-transport mechanisms and application trends in micro heat pipes: A quantitative review

Bakhirathan Asokan, Gangadhara Kiran Kumar Lachireddi, CFD Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Marine Engineering Department, Academy of Maritime Education and Training University, Tamil Nadu

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy

Published online on March 10, 2026

Abstract

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy, Ahead of Print.
Micro heat pipes (MHPs) are compact, passive, two-phase thermal management devices that enable high heat transport capability through capillary-driven phase change. Their small footprint, low thermal resistance, and rapid thermal response make them ...