Abstract
CMC Electronics, Cincinnati (CMCEC) is conducting life tests on all models of our linear Stirling coolers and has demonstrated a life of ∼10,000 hours on each model. In this paper, an update of this continued effort is documented. In particular, the life test of the half watt cooler (Model B512B) and the 5 watt cooler (B5000D) are discussed in detail. The B512B cooler has demonstrated a 20,000 hour life MTTF and 40,000 hour MTBF. Other life related issues like contamination and leak rate are also discussed.
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Leak Rate Life Test Cool Performance Life Prediction Model Exit Criterion
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