Simulation study of nanomaterials in heat pipe enhanced high power LED heat sink

Abstract

Abstract To facilitate the simulation of heat dissipation of high-power LED lamps, a set of simplified models for tubular heat pipes and carbon nanotube arrays were first established to estimate their thermal conductivity. Then several kinds of radiators were designed. The application of nanomaterials and heat pipes in the heat dissipation of lamps was studied by the finite element method. It is found that the radiator with vertical suspended fins strengthened by a heat pipe and heat dissipation coating has a better heat dissipation effect than other radiators. Finally, the simulation study of thermal interface materials and heat dissipation coatings for lamps and lanterns heat dissipation is carried out. The results show that the thermal interface materials of carbon nanotubes and carbon nano coatings can enhance the heat dissipation performance of lamps.