3D Heat Transfer Analysis of a Miniature Copper-Water Vapor Chamber with Wicked Pillars Array

Figure 7

Velocity distribution in the vapor chamber (with pillars) for 𝑞=23 W/cm².

(a) Symmetric velocity distribution in the vapor region (with pillars)

(b) Velocity distribution in the vapor region (with pillars)

(c) Velocity distribution at the major evaporating wick surfaces

(d) Velocity distribution at the major condensing wick surfaces