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Mechanically Pumped Fluid Loop (MPFL) Technologies for Thermal Control of Future Mars RoversMechanically 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.
Document ID
20060050279
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Birur, Gaj
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Bhandari, Pradeep
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Prina, Mauro
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Bame, Dave
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Yavrouian, Andre
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Plett, Gary
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2006
Subject Category
Fluid Mechanics And Thermodynamics
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on Environmental Systems Society of Automotive Engineers
Location: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States
Start Date: July 16, 2006
End Date: July 20, 2006
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
mechanically pumped fluid loop
thermal control
Mars Rover

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