Evaporation The transfer of heat from a heat source (e.g., CPU, LED chip) to the evaporation section of the heat pipe. The working fluid (such as water, methanol, etc.) inside the evaporation section absorbs heat and quickly changes from liquid to gaseous (steam).
Vapor Flow
Since the temperature at the evaporation end is slightly higher than at the condensing end, a small pressure difference is generated, and the steam flows to the condensation section at a very fast speed in the tube.
Condensation
After the steam reaches the condensation section, it transfers heat to the radiator or cooling medium, and its own condensation turns back into a liquid state. Liquid Return: The condensed liquid passes through the Wick Structure inside the heat pipe and uses capillary force (not gravity) to flow back to the evaporation section to complete a closed cycle.
This continuous evaporation-condensation-reflux cycle allows heat pipes to transfer large amounts of heat energy with very small temperature differences, and their effective thermal conductivity far exceeds that of any solid metal, which is a key technology for efficient thermal management.