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CFRP radiator concept for space applications

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The paper presents the work conducted by HPS GmbH on manufacturing, analysis and testing of an innovative CFRP radiator for spacecraft applications, having the same thermal performances and a mass reduction of more than 30 % compared to standard aluminum radiators (in addition see Schlitt et al. in 40th international conference on environmental systems, 2010). The developed configuration can be used as condenser or radiation heat sink on the East/West panels of the spacecraft for either two-phase or single-phase heat transportation systems.

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Abbreviations

CFRP:

Carbon fiber reinforced plastik

CTE:

Coeficcient of thermal expansion

TVC:

Thermal vacuum chamber

References

  1. Schlitt, R, Bodendieck, F, Pistorius, A.: Development of a CFRP radiator with integrated loop heat pipe tubing. In: 40th International Conference on Environmental Systems (2010)

  2. https://www.ohbsystem.de/Mediathek;_OHB_10604_Messe_SmallGEO_2012.pdf. Accessed 02 Dec 2014

  3. Gernert, N.: Passive heat transfer devices respond to satellite application demands. Accessed 09 Nov 2010

  4. Schlitt, R., Bodendieck, F., Hoffmeister. C.: Development of an axial grooved heat pipe with low coefficient of thermal expansion. Heat Pipe Sci. Technol. Int. J. (2) (2010)

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  1. HPS GmbH, Hofmannstr. 25-27, 81379, Munich, Germany

    Peter Lindenmaier, Dennis Hartmann & Felix Weiß

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Lindenmaier, P., Hartmann, D. & Weiß, F. CFRP radiator concept for space applications. CEAS Space J 8, 135–142 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12567-016-0114-8

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