Heat Pipe Technology, Inc. was founded by president and inventor Khanh Dinh in 1983. With funding from private investors and a grant from the Department of Energy, HPT began research on new uses for heat pipes, a passive heat transfer device previously used in various applications ranging from orbiting satellites to the Alaskan Pipeline ground spikes. By applying the principle of heat pipes to air conditioning systems, the dehumidification performance and efficiency was greatly enhanced, with moisture removal increased by 30 to 50%. However, to lower fabrication costs, research and development was required. This task was performed by HPT under a three-year, $500,000 contract with NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The outcome of that effort is a new generation of heat pipes, costing one third the price of the aerospace heat pipes, while offering the same level of performance. This revolution shattered the price barrier that restricted the widespread implementation of heat pipes, yielding a short return on investment, often as little as a year.Projects to follow proved the technology could be applied on any scale, while being commercially viable and practical to implement. While humidity control became a widely recognized requirement for indoor air quality in all modern buildings, heat pipes were proving to be the most cost effective and efficient method of dehumidification in the world. Compared to other dehumidification technology, HPT heat pipes can save up to 50% of the energy normally consumed.
With a staff of talented mechanical engineers and a specialized team of installation experts, HPT began installing patented Dehumidifier Heat Pipes in thousands of locations around the world. The client list grew to include many high profile customers such as Walt Disney World, The Kennedy Space Center and the Salvador Dali Museum. Nationally recognized chains such as Burger King, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Marriott, Hilton, Doubletree hotels, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Winn-Dixie, Food Lion, Kroger and Harris-Teeter supermarkets have heat pipe installations in locations around the country.
Products for the Future
In addition to dehumidification, in 1996 HPT began producing the most advanced line of heat recovery heat pipes available for HVAC applications. Called the HRM Series, these air-to-air heat exchangers are incredibly efficient, and unlike many predecessors, require no mechanical "tilt" mechanism for all-season operation. The heat recovery heat pipes have been installed with tremendous results across the northern US and Canada. The tremendous energy saving benefits of the HRM ensures a new level of recognition for HPT in the heat recovery marketplace.
We Do it For You!
On Call. HPT has a fully staffed engineering support team available to assist you in any way possible. No matter how complex, our talented staff of engineers is ready to work with you and your representative to design the best possible heat pipe system for your needs. If we believe your needs require an on-site visit, this too can be arranged at a convenient time.
On Site. No matter where you are, chances are there is an HPT representative close by. If your installation requires an on site walk-through for installation advice or just a question about the benefits of heat pipes, our representatives are available for all your immediate needs. Call HPT corporate headquarters at (352) 367-0999 for an authorized HPT representative firm or authorized residential dealer near you or clicking on the link Rep Directory for a list of our representatives.
On the Level. At HPT, the bottom line is our commitment to the customer. We want you to understand the value and benefit of everything we manufacture. HPT is committed to providing the highest quality heat pipe systems in the world, offering an entirely new level of pride in workmanship. The performance of our systems speaks for itself.
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