Heat Pipes

Thermogain Heat Pipe

Passive Energy Recovery for Critical Environments

Thermogain heat pipes are engineered for critical environments where air quality cannot be compromised. From pharmaceutical manufacturing to hospital isolation rooms, our sealed heat pipe technology delivers certified zero cross-contamination with maintenance-free operation. No moving parts. No power required. Just reliable energy recovery, year after year.

Description

With their long life expectancy, individually charged and sealed tube construction with integrally turned fins and no moving parts, the Thermogains are known to be the most reliable air-to-air energy recovery components. Very easy to clean, thanks to their integral fins increased rigidity, our Thermogains heat pipes represent an excellent choice for dirty air stream applications. With their compact sizes and rectangular shape, their incorporation to HVAC systems is also greatly simplified.

Features & Benefits

High effectiveness for rapid payback
Tough and easy to clean product
Most compact energy recovery component
Certified no cross contamination product
No moving parts for virtually maintenance free operation
No external power required
U-shaped Thermogain available (dehumidification applications)
Integral fin technology for long lasting, reliable performances
AHRI certified performances; Bears the AHRI Standard 1060 certified seal

How it Works

Operating Principle

The Thermogain heat exchanger recovers heat from the hot air stream and transfers it to the cold air stream in a counter flow arrangement. It is a very simple, yet effective way to transfer energy and save costs while meeting the industry’s indoor air quality requirements. Also, Thermogain heat pipes do not require complicated tilt mechanisms and are fully reversible which means they’ll save you money both in the summer and winter months.

Base Theory

In each individual tube, evaporation occurring on the Evaporator End creates a pressure gradient that forces the vapor to a remote area called the Condenser End. The vapor, now on the Condenser End and subject to much colder temperatures, condensates on the inner tube surface and returns, with the help of capillary pumping forces within the wick structure, to the Evaporator End to complete the cycle. The result is a perpetual motion machine without moving parts and requiring no energy of its own.