QUESTION 1: For the modules that we have, what size heat pipes are best and what are our options for buying them?
Answer: v
QUESTION 2: How are we going to attach the heat pipes to the battery modules and in what orientation is the best to put them in the bb?
Answer: In general, the best orientation for heat pipes is to be in horizontal positioning (however many specific heat pipes can work in vertical conditions just as well) because you want to limit the effects of gravity. For heat pipes to properly work, the evaporation side has to be equal to OR above the condenser side, which is our main restricting condition. Considering the dimensioning of our battery box and also the fact that it would be easier to design horizontal heat pipes versus vertical heat pipes, we should look towards a horizontal orientation. With a horizontal orientation, we would most likely have to consider a inclination angle (typically between 60-75 degrees), which can be found through further ANSYSS and CFD testing.
QUESTION 3: How many heat pipes are we going to need to cool the battery box properly?
Answer: v
QUESTION 4: What's the best way to cool the heat pipes?
Answer: v