[en] A new concept of Phase Change Materials (PCM) device has recently been developed to improve the thermal control of spacecraft. Two Phase Change Material candidates have been selected after extensive testing of a set of available materials. Special attention has been paid to the hysteresis and ageing. In the design of the container, the thermal expansion of the PCM is a critical parameter that has been taken into consideration by two competing technologies. These designs have been tested: a prototype of PCM heat storage device has been effectively
manufactured and tested under vacuum environment. 1D and 2D mathematical models have been developed. Conclusions are drawn to promote the use of PCM Heat Storage device in various space missions.
Disciplines :
Aerospace & aeronautics engineering
Author, co-author :
Collette, Jean-Paul
Rochus, Pierre ; Université de Liège - ULiège > CSL (Centre Spatial de Liège)
Peyrou-Lauga, Romain
Pin, Olivier
Nutal, Nicolas
Crahay, Jean
Language :
English
Title :
Prototyping of a Phase Change Material Heat Storage Device
Publication date :
05 October 2012
Event name :
63rd International Astronautical Congress
Event organizer :
IAF
Event place :
Naples, Italy
Event date :
du 1 octobre au 5 octobre 2012
Audience :
International
Main work title :
Proceedings of the 63rd International Astronautical Congress 1-5 Octobre 2012
