The BSTCA (Battery Section Thermal Control Assembly) is a module of the Columbus MTFF (Man Tended Free Flyer). Electrical power required during eclipse periods, is made available from six nickel hydrogen batteries. A sophisticated multi-radiator configuration, with a hybrid heat pipe network, has evolved. Autonomous control of the assembly heat rejection capability has been achieved by a integrated network of LTHP's (Liquid Trap Heat Pipes) and CCHP's (Constant Conductance Heat Pipes) under the control of a conventional HCU (Heater Control Unit).The process of design selection and verification is discussed, for the BSTCA, with a detailed LTHP component presentation.
A Feed-Back Thermal Regulation System for the Columbus Free Flyer Battery Section
Sae Technical Papers
International Conference On Environmental Systems ; 1991
1991-07-01
Conference paper
English
The COLUMBUS Free Flyer Thermal Control and Life Support
SAE Technical Papers | 1991
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