Characterization of a thermal element. Application to the cooling of a photomultiplier. Spacelab experiment ESO 16
Abstract
The cooling of a photomultiplier, using a cooling element which works by the Peltier effect, is considered. The theoretical physics of thermoelectric cooling are briefly reviewed. Theory is applied to the characterization of the thermal element COGIE FC 1,4-71-10. A coefficient of performance was assigned and the advantages of this cooling method are enumerated. Application of this cooling element in the experiment package ES016 was undertaken. However, thermal test rig results are reported as unsatisfactory. Further testing is necessary to determine the cause.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- June 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979STIN...8117378M
- Keywords:
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- Characterization;
- Cooling Systems;
- Photomultiplier Tubes;
- Spacelab Payloads;
- Thermal Conductors;
- Peltier Effects;
- Performance Tests;
- Theoretical Physics;
- Thermal Cycling Tests;
- Thermoelectric Cooling;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering