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ISSN Online: 2377-424X

ISBN Print: 1-56032-797-9

International Heat Transfer Conference 11
August, 23-28, 1998, Kyongju, Korea

AEROSPACE HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER RESEARCH FOR SPACECRAFT THERMAL CONTROL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

Get access (open in a dialog) DOI: 10.1615/IHTC11.2740
pages 239-260

Abstract

The paper focuses on heat and mass transfer research issues pertaining to the current development of, spacecraft active thermal control systems, i.e, the development of two-phase heat transport system technology. Topics (of paramount interest) discussed are: the development and the in-orbit demonstration of Capillary Pumped Loop and Loop Heat Pipe technology, the thermal/gravitational scaling of two-phase heat transport systems, including the aspects of two-phase flow pattern mapping, and the prediction of gravity level dependent condensation, plus the development of the various two-phase heat transport system components like vapour quality sensors, high efficiency low pressure drop condensers, and rotatable thermal joints.