TECHNOLOGY REVIEW: UTILIZING ROTATING THERMOSYPHON TECHNOLOGY IN AIRCRAFT THERMAL MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL

A review of rotating thermosyphon technology with specific applications in aircraft thermal management and control is given. Successful use and operation of thermal control systems aboard aircraft require high performance operation in environments consisting of high “g” loads, vibration and multiple orientation possibilities. Rotating thermosyphon technologies offer possible applications in aircraft thermal management and control in these operating environments and provide capabilities for dissipating high heat flux thermal loads.