Sizing-tube-fin space radiators
Abstract
Temperature and size considerations of the tube fin space radiator were characterized by charts and equations. An approach of accurately assessing rejection capability commensurate with a phase A/B level output is reviewed. A computer program, based on Mackey's equations, is also presented which sizes the rejection area for a given thermal load. The program also handles the flow and thermal considerations of the film coefficient.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- July 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978STIN...7830549P
- Keywords:
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- Computer Programs;
- Heat Radiators;
- Heat Sinks;
- Sizing;
- Spacecraft;
- Boltzmann Distribution;
- Coefficient Of Friction;
- Fins;
- Heat Flux;
- Temperature Distribution;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer