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Heat Pump Evaluation for Space Station ATCS Evolution
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Abstract
The “restructured” baseline has eliminated many options for Active Thermal Control System (ATCS) growth for Space Station Freedom (SSF). Modular addition of baseline technology to increase heat rejection will be extremely difficult. The system design and the available real estate no longer accommodate this type of growth.
As the station matures during its thirty years of operation, a demand of up to 165 kW of heat rejection can be expected. The baseline configuration will be able to provide 82.5 kW at Eight Manned Crew Capability (EMCC). A promising technology that could increase heat rejection by the necessary 82.5 kW is the heat pump. This paper provides a preliminary feasibility assessment of the application of a vapor compression heat pump to the ATCS.
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Ames, B. and Petete, P., "Heat Pump Evaluation for Space Station ATCS Evolution," SAE Technical Paper 911342, 1991, https://doi.org/10.4271/911342.Also In
References
- Meredith, B Evolution Working Group Presentation on Evolution Requirements Descoping for the Restructured Space Station Freedom Program April 4 1991
- Cannon, Tim Thermal Working Group presentation on ATCS Temperature Range at Heat Exchangers May 8 1991
- Thompson, D. WP-2 White Papers JSC Feb. 14 1991
- Informal Correspondence from Greg D. Rhodes/BAC March 1991
- Andish, K. K. Technical Memorandum Analysis and Modeling of Flow-through Radiator Panel Design for CTB Radiator System of Space Station Freedom April 1991
- Informal Correspondence from Eugene Ungar/JSC April 1991
- Informal Correspondence from Kambiz Andish/LESC May 1991