Mechanically pumped fluid loop has been the basis of thermal control architecture for the last two Mars lander and rover missions and is the key part of the MSL thermal architecture. Several MPFL technologies are being developed for the MSL rover include long-life pumps, thermal control valves, mechanical fittings for use with CFC-11 at elevated temperatures of approx.100 C. Over three years of life tests and chemical compatibility tests on these MPFL components show that MPFL technology is mature for use on MSL. The advances in MPFL technologies for MSL Rover will benefit any future MPFL applications on NASA s Moon, Mars and Beyond Program.


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    Title :

    Mechanically Pumped Fluid Loop (MPFL) Technologies for Thermal Control of Future Mars Rovers


    Contributors:
    Birur, Gaj (author) / Bhandari, Pradeep (author) / Prina, Mauro (author) / Bame, Dave (author) / Yavrouian, Andre (author) / Plett, Gary (author)

    Conference:

    International Conference on Environmental Systems Society of Automotive Engineers ; 2006 ; Norfolk, VA, United States


    Publication date :

    2006-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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