SP-100 advanced radiator designs for thermoelectric and Stirling applicationsAdvanced radiator designs employing carbon-carbon liquid metal heat pipe technology, which significantly reduce the mass of the heat rejection subsystem for high temperature space technology systems such as the SP-100 are discussed. This technology is being developed to address the need for lightweight heat transfer components and structures for space applications. Heat pipe and subsystem designs were optimized for thermoelectric- and Stirling-engine-based SP-100 system designs. A multiple, deployed-petal radiator concept was selected for the heat rejection subsystem design as it provided minimum mass. Radiator stowage in the space transportation system cargo bay and deployment schemes were investigated for each of the optimized designs.
Document ID
19900051147
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Moriarty, M. P. (Rockwell International Corp. Canoga Park, CA, United States)
Determan, W. R. (Rockwell International Corp. Rocketdyne Div., Canoga Park, CA, United States)