Low Cost Cold Plate Approach for Large Space Platforms 820843
Present spacecraft cold-plate designs are small in size, relatively complex, and expensive. A new large-size, low-cost approach is required for the new generation of space power modules and platforms. This paper describes an on-going investigation of the feasibility of utilizing large cross-section aluminum extrusions attached side by side to form a large, two-sided cold plate with integral coolant passages. This simply formed assembly provides the thermal and structural characteristics to meet spacecraft requirements. This same approach is also applicable to two-sided spacecraft radiators.
Citation: Price, L., Leindecker, N., and Morata, L., "Low Cost Cold Plate Approach for Large Space Platforms," SAE Technical Paper 820843, 1982, https://doi.org/10.4271/820843. Download Citation
Author(s):
L. R. Price, N. J. Leindecker, L. P. Morata
Affiliated:
McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co.
Pages: 12
Event:
Intersociety Conference on Environmental Systems
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Assembling
Radiators
Spacecraft
Coolants
Aluminum
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