Thermal-hydraulics for space power, propulsion, and thermal management system design / edited by William J. Krotiuk.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Krotiuk, William J.

Series:

Progress in astronautics and aeronautics ; v. 122.

Progress in astronautics and aeronautics ; v. 122

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Space vehicles--Design and construction.

Space vehicles.

Space vehicles--Thermodynamics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (348 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, c1990.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Addressing the application of low-gravity fluid-thermal control systems to advanced space-based systems and designs, this volume treats design problems associated with current space programs that employ advanced fluid-thermal systems. It brings together all the technical knowledge necessary to design advanced fluid-thermal space systems. The text summarizes low-gravity fluid-thermal behavior, describes past and planned experimental activities, surveys existing thermal-hydraulic computer codes, and underscores areas that require further technical understanding. Engineers, designers, and researchers will be able to determine the status and limitations of the current knowledge of low-gravity fluid-thermal behavior and identify areas of future research. Educators will find the system descriptions useful in identifying areas for educational emphasis and the technical discussions helpful in describing current analytical methods and theories.

Contents:

""Cover""; ""Title""; ""Copyright""; ""Table of Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Chapter 1. Overview of Thermal-Hydraulic Aspects of Current Space Projects""; ""Space Station Thermal Management Systems""; ""Thermal Design of the Space Station Free-Flying Platforms""; ""SP-100 Space Reactor Power System""; ""Advanced Multimegawatt Space Nuclear Power Concepts""; ""Propulsion Systems""; ""Chapter 2. Space Station Two-Phase Thermal Management""; ""Space Station Mechanical Pumped Loop""; ""Capillary Pumped Loop Supporting Technology""

""Chapter 3. Startup Thaw Concept for the SP-100 Space Reactor Power System""""Chapter 4. Calculational Methods and Experimental Data for Microgravity Conditions""; ""Chapter 5. Isothermal Gas-Liquid Flow at Reduced Gravity""; ""Chapter 6. Vapor Generation in Aerospace Applications""; ""Low-Gravity Flow Boiling""; ""Computation of Space Shuttle High-Pressure Cryogenic Turbopump Ball Bearing Two-Phase Coolant Flow""; ""Chapter 7. Reduced-Gravity Condensation""; ""Author Index""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-60086-596-8

1-60086-377-9

OCLC:

922978857