Name
PTFE
SUS
Cross section
Material
Polytetrafluoroethylene
SS316L
Pore radius (μm)
1.2
22.5
Porosity
0.34
0.71
Permeability (m2)
2.0 × 10−14
1.0 × 10−11
Bulk thermal conductivity (W/mK)
0.25
16.3
Width of groove (mm)
0.5
Number of groove
14
Depth of groove (mm)
1.0
Contact area between heating plate and wick (mm2)
75
Fin lateral area (mm2)
280