Thermal Control System for Space Station Freedom Photovoltaic Power Module 921110
The electric power for Space Station Freedom (SSF) is generated by the solar arrays of the photo-voltaic power modules (PVM's) and conditioned, controlled, and distributed by a power management and distribution system. The PVM's are located outboard of the alpha gimbals of SSF. A single-phase thermal control system is being developed to provide thermal control of PVM electrical equipment and energy storage batteries. This system uses ammonia as the coolant and a direct-flow deployable radiator. This paper presents the description and development status of the PVM thermal control system.
Citation: Hacha, T. and Howard, L., "Thermal Control System for Space Station Freedom Photovoltaic Power Module," SAE Technical Paper 921110, 1992, https://doi.org/10.4271/921110. Download Citation
Author(s):
Thomas H. Hacha, Laura S. Howard
Pages: 13
Event:
International Conference On Environmental Systems
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Electric power
Spacecraft
Control systems
Solar energy
Radiators
Coolants
Batteries
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