Regeneration experiments below 10K in a regenerative-cycle cryocooler
At temperatures below 10K, regenerative cycle cryocoolers are limited by regeneration losses in the helium working fluid which result from the decreasing heat capacity of the regenerating material and the increasing density of helium. Experiments examining several approaches to improving the low-temperature regeneration in a four-stage regenerative cycle cooler constructed primarily of fiberglass materials are discussed. Using an interchangeable fourth stage, the experiments included configurations with multiple regeneration passages, and a static helium volume for increased heat capacity. Experiments using helium-3 as the working fluid and a Malone stage are planned. Results indicate that, using these techniques, it should be possible to construct a regenerative cycle cooler which will operate below 6K.
- Research Organization:
- SHE Corp., San Diego, CA (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6593169
- Report Number(s):
- N-84-15332
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: In Refrig. for Cryogenic Sensors, 81-94, see N--84-15327 06-31
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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