Adaptable Single Active Loop Thermal Control System (TCS) for Future Space Missions

Completed TRL 4 (started at 2, targeting 4)

Description

The primary objectives of this study are to develop (1) a fundamental understanding of two-phase transport phenomena and (2) design concepts for a thermal control system (TCS) for future space missions. The proposed system architecture will enable the TCS to be reconfigured during the various mission phases to respond, not only to varying heat load, but to heat rejection temperature as well.

Benefits

The proposed system architecture will enable the thermal control system (TCS) to be reconfigured during the various mission phases to respond, not only to varying heat load, but to heat rejection temperature as well.

Details

Technology area	Thermal Management Systems > Thermal Control Components and Systems > Heat Rejection and Storage
Program	Space Technology Research Grants (STRG)
Lead organization	Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette, IN
Start date	2013-01-01
End date	2015-12-31

Project contacts

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Mohammad M Hasan — mohammad.m.hasan@nasa.gov
Issam Mudawar

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