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Functional Test Performance of TDM Advanced Heat Rejection System in Vacuum
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Within ESA Study Contract an advanced heat rejection system Technology Demonstration Model (TDM) has been designed, manufactured and tested by Aeritalia Space Sector.
The TDM consists of a fluid loop comprising two radiator panels and two thermal control valves to regulate the temperature of the panels.
The system is controlled by an electronic Control Unit actuating the control valves on the basis of the signals from pressure and temperature sensors.
The Phase III of the study has been centered on the demonstration of the functional test performance of the TDM in vacuum against the test prediction carried out prior to the test. The paper presents a description of the loop radiator system, an explanation of the Test Procedure and an investigation of the major test results.
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Messidoro, P., Buratti, P., and Aalders, B., "Functional Test Performance of TDM Advanced Heat Rejection System in Vacuum," SAE Technical Paper 840962, 1984, https://doi.org/10.4271/840962.Also In
References
- Bouchez J.P. Bussolino L. “Study and Design of a Heat Rejection System for Advanced Spacecraft and Payload Thermal Control” SAE Paper 820845 12th Intersociety Conference on Environmental Systems San Diego July 19-21, 1982
- Bouchez J.P. Bussolino L. “Design and Manufacturing of a Technology Demonstration Model for a Heat Rejection System Dedicated to Advanced Spacecraft and Payload Thermal Control” SAE Paper 831137 13th Intersociety Conference on Environmental Systems San Francisco July 11-13, 1983
- Ballesio M. Capolongo F. “TDM/7 System Level Test” Aeritalia Procedure TD-PR-AI-007 June 1983
- Buratti P. “TDM Radiator Panel Mathematical Model” Aeritalia Report TD-RP-AI-008 October 1983
- Buratti P. “TDM/7 System Level Test Thermo-hydraulic Analysis” Aeritalia Report TD-RP-AI-003 June 1983
- Ballesio M. Capolongo F. “TDM System Level Test” Aeritalia Plan TD-TP-AI-001 January 1982