Rotating bubble membrane radiator for space applications

Conference · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:5469270

Webb, B J; Antoniak, Z I

An advanced radiator concept for heat rejection in space is described which uses a two-phase working fluid to radiate waste heat. The development of new advanced materials and the large surface area per mass makes the Bubble Membrane Radiator an attractive alternative to both conventional heat pipes and liquid droplet radiators for mid- to high-temperature applications. A system description, a discussion of design requirements, and a mass comparison with heat pipes and liquid droplet radiators is provided.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 5469270
• Report Number(s): PNL-SA-13751; CONF-860102-12; ON: DE86013601
• Resource Relation: Conference: 3. symposium on space nuclear power systems, Albuquerque, NM, USA, 13 Jan 1986; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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