01.07.2014 Views

Design and Stress Analysis of Extraterrestrial ... - The Black Vault

Design and Stress Analysis of Extraterrestrial ... - The Black Vault

Design and Stress Analysis of Extraterrestrial ... - The Black Vault

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

CHAPTER<br />

IV<br />

HEAT EXCHANGERS<br />

4.1. RADIATOR-COOLERS<br />

space.<br />

<strong>The</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> a radiator cooler is to release heat into outer<br />

<strong>The</strong> radiator is an integral part <strong>of</strong> a space power plant since<br />

heat radiation is the only method <strong>of</strong> heat exchange in outer space.<br />

<strong>The</strong> radiator in size <strong>and</strong> weight occupies a considerable space<br />

in the power plant. Radiator designs frequently determine the<br />

effectiveness <strong>of</strong> the power plant as a whole <strong>and</strong> should be based on<br />

the following considerations.<br />

Radiator dimensions are inversely proportional to the fourth<br />

power <strong>of</strong> its surface temperature.<br />

<strong>The</strong>refore, the temperature <strong>of</strong><br />

the radiator must be the highest possible in order to reduce its<br />

weight <strong>and</strong> size.<br />

Under launching conditions the radiator must have the smallest<br />

dimensions possible for installation in the carrier rocket. lt<br />

must satisfy conditions <strong>of</strong> vibrational stability <strong>and</strong> pressurization.<br />

In outer space the radiator must occupy a position which is shaded<br />

by the reactor shield.<br />

Devices are provided which shut <strong>of</strong>f a<br />

certain section <strong>of</strong> the cooler when the pressurization has been<br />

impaired due to meteorite punctures or other factors.<br />

433

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!