Variable Conductance Heat Pipe TechnologyA research and development program in variable conductance heat pipe technology is reported. The project involved: (1) theoretical and/or experimental studies in hydrostatics, (2) hydrodynamics, (3) heat transfer into and out of the pipe, (4) fluid selection, and (5) materials compatibility. The development, fabrication, and test of the space hardware resulted in a successful flight of the heat pipe experiment on the OAO-3 satellite. A summary of the program is provided and a guide to the location of publications on the project is included.
Document ID
19740013476
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Anderson, W. T. (TRW Defense and Space Systems Group Redondo Beach, CA, United States)
Edwards, D. K. (TRW Defense and Space Systems Group Redondo Beach, CA, United States)
Eninger, J. E. (TRW Defense and Space Systems Group Redondo Beach, CA, United States)
Marcus, B. D. (TRW Defense and Space Systems Group Redondo Beach, CA, United States)