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Heat and fluid transport in an evaporative capillary pump.

Author(s) : WULZ H. G., MAYINGER F.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Describes the thermal and fluid mechanical properties of an evaporative capillary pump from characteristics determined by tests. States the pump is newly designed for the active thermal control of future large satellites and unmanned space platforms to meet the strict requirements of noiseless and vibrationless operation. The pump serves a double function as the heat-absorbing element in a closed loop as well as a pump circulating the working fluid. The working fluids used were R11 and liquid anhydrous ammonia. Describes the associated heat and mass transport in the capillary pump and explains the physical process of the capillary pumping.

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  • Original title: Heat and fluid transport in an evaporative capillary pump.
  • Record ID : 1994-1182
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Int. J. Energy Res. - vol. 16 - n. 9
  • Publication date: 1992/12

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