In order to demonstrate two-phase heat transport system technology in orbit, the Dutch-Belgian two-Phase eXperiment TPX was successfully flow as Get Away Special G-557, abourd STS60, February 1994. Based on TPX conclusions and lessons learned, a reflight experiment TPX II is being developed in order to usefully fill the gap between TPX and possible future full-scale Capillary Pumped Loop flights. The characteristics of TPX II, intended to fly early 1998, are discussed in detail: configuration and component changes, updates of objectives/scenario, current status, results of pre-launch (components) testing and outlook.
In-Orbit Demonstration of Two-Phase Heat Transport Technology Status of TPX II: Reflight of the European Two-Phase Experiment
1997
18 pages
Report
No indication
English
Manned Spacecraft , Astronautics , Fluid Mechanics , Spaceborne experiments , Get away specials(STS) , Two phase flow , Heat transfer , Heat pipes , Control valves , Evaporators , Ammonia , Capillary flow , Temperature control , Space shuttle payloads , Performance tests , Data acquisition , Foreign technology , Capillary pumped loops
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