Thermosyphons
There are approximately 100,000 thermosyphons installed on the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline
Tasked with the quest to economically and efficiently extend civilization into the Northern regions, the construction industry has been hindered by the presence of perennially frozen ground. The thermosyphon is a device that facilitates the harmonious union of structure and ice. This website will serve as a tutorial on thermosyphons, and present an exploration into the physical concepts that allow their operation.
