A radiator system concept is described that meets the heat rejection requirements of the NASA Space Station solar dynamic power modules. The heat pipe radiator is a high-reliability, high-performance approach that is capable of erection in space and is maintainable on orbit. Results are presented of trade studies that compare the radiator system area and weight estimates for candidate advanced high-performance heat pipes. The results indicate the advantages of the dual-slot heat pipe radiator for high temperature applications as well as its weight-reduction potential over the range of temperatures to be encountered in the solar dynamic heat rejection systems. The studies were conducted by Grumman as part of the work performed under a contract to NASA-Lewis Research Center (No. NAS3-24665). Initial proof-of-concept testing of dual-slot heat pipe configuration was conducted, beginning in 1985 under Grumman's IR and D program. Further dual-slot heat pipe development work by Grumman is continuing under this NASA contract.
Solar dynamic space power system heat rejection
Waermeabstrahlung fuer das solardynamische Raumfahrt-Energieversorgungssystem
1986
12 Seiten, 25 Bilder, 10 Quellen
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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