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Using Paraffin with -10 deg C to 10 deg C Melting Point for Payload Thermal Energy Storage in SpaceX Dragon TrunkA concept of using paraffin wax phase change material (PCM) with a melting point between -10 deg C and 10 deg C for payload thermal energy storage in a Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Dragon trunk is presented. It overcomes the problem of limited heater power available to a payload with significant radiators when the Dragon is berthed to the International Space Station (ISS). It stores adequate thermal energy to keep a payload warm without power for 6 hours during the transfer from the Dragon to an ExPRESS logistics carrier (ELC) on the ISS.
Document ID
20160000793
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Choi, Michael K. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
January 13, 2016
Publication Date
July 15, 2013
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
GSFC-500-13-D-0191
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC)
Location: San Jose, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: July 15, 2013
End Date: July 17, 2013
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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