News Congatec shows off acetone-based heat pipe cooling solution for extremely cold environments

[Admin]

Congatec's latest acetone-filled heat pipe cooling solution targets COMs in extreme environments as a suitable alternative to water.

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[anoldnewb]

"water is also abundant and cheap for manufacturers."
Cost or abundance of acetone isn't an issue. For a 50 gallon drum quantity, acetone costs $0.07 per 20 ml. Its flammability will require certain safety precautions during manufacturing. that would add cost.

 

[usertests]

"water is also abundant and cheap for manufacturers."
Cost or abundance of acetone isn't an issue. For a 50 gallon drum quantity, acetone costs $0.07 per 20 ml. Its flammability will require certain safety precautions during manufacturing. that would add cost.

Reminding us that water is "abundant and cheap for manufacturers" is pretty funny though.

I think I'll spill water all over myself (shower).

 

[Notton]

That's an interesting product.
Some questions.

Why acetone, and not something like ethanol or isopropanol?
Does the heatpipe require a different wick/mesh/foam compared to a traditional water based one?