作者: A.A.M. Delil
DOI: 10.4271/2006-01-2229
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摘要: This keynote paper presents a concise survey of the international research carried out for developing spacecraft oriented (variable conductance) two-phase thermal control systems, based on passive or active fluid manipulation. It focuses variable conductance heat pipes, using non-condensable gas. illustrates historical development and arguments why these relatively simple systems are preferred solution to meet different restrictions induced by requirement specifications many, low power (say up 1 kW) applications space. The briefly revisits alternative approaches, considered in past. also discusses novel approach, currently being investigated.