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Boucle intégrée résonante à pompage automatique et cryorefroidisseur à tube à pulsations pour la distribution du refroidissement cryogénique.

Integrated resonant self-pumped loop and pulse tube cryocooler for cryogenic cooling distribution.

Auteurs : NGUYEN C. T.

Résumé

Cooling distribution is a vital technology concerning cryogenic thermal management systems for many future space applications, such as in-space, zero boil-off, long-term propellant storage, cooling infrared sensors at multiple locations or at a distance from the cryocooler, and focal-plane arrays in telescopes. These applications require a cooling distribution technology that is able to efficiently and reliably deliver cooling power (generated by a cryocooler) to remote locations and uniformly distribute it over a large-surface area. On-going efforts by others under this technology development area have not shown any promising results. This paper introduces the concept of using a resonant self-pumped loop (RSPL) integrated with the proven, highly efficient pulse tube cryocooler. The RSPL and pulse tube cryocooler combination generates cooling power and provides a distributive cooling loop that can be extended long distances, has no moving parts, and is driven by a single linear compressor. The RSPL is fully coupled with the oscillating flow of the pulse tube working fluid and utilizes gas diodes to convert the oscillating flow to one-directional steady flow that circulates through the cooling loop. The proposed RSPL is extremely simple, lightweight, reliable, and flexible for packaging. There are several requirements for the RSPL to operate efficiently. These requirements will be presented in this paper. Compared to other distributive cooling technologies currently under development, the RSPL technology is unique. [Reprinted with permission from Elsevier. Copyright, 2010].

Détails

  • Titre original : Integrated resonant self-pumped loop and pulse tube cryocooler for cryogenic cooling distribution.
  • Identifiant de la fiche : 2010-1719
  • Langues : Anglais
  • Source : 2009 Space Cryogenics Workshop, Arcadia, USA, June 23-25.
  • Date d'édition : 09/2010
  • DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cryogenics.2010.02.023

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