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Part 3: Cryocoolers (Mechanical Refrigerators)

By Martin Donabedian (ed)
From Spacecraft Thermal Control Handbook, Volume II-Cryogenics

Chapter List

Chapter 7: Cryocooler Overview
Chapter 8: Regenerative Systems Stirling and Pulse Tube Cryocoolers
Chapter 9: Turbo-Brayton Cryocoolers
Chapter 10: Closed-Cycle Joule-Thomson Cryocoolers
Chapter 11: Cryocooler Performance Characterization
Chapter 12: Cryocooler Reliability and Redundancy
Chapter 13: Cryocooler Integration Considerations
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Cryogenic Equipment
Cryogenic equipment produces or is used in the production of very low temperature materials or processes.
X-ray Sources
X-ray sources are lamps that generate or produce X-rays, a form of electromagnetic radiation, for non-destructive testing (NDT) or inspection.
Laboratory Refrigerators
Laboratory refrigerators are used to cool samples or specimens for preservation.
Combustion Engines
Industrial engines are heavy-duty, internal combustion engines that are used to power and propel vehicles, machinery, and equipment. They burn a liquid or gaseous fuel such as gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, propane, or natural gas.
Heat Exchangers
Heat exchangers are commonly used in a wide variety of industrial, chemical, and electronics processes to transfer energy and provide required heating or cooling.
Topics of Interest

M. DonabedianThe Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, California. Various military, commercial, and scientific projects require cooling of infrared (IR) sensors and spectrometers, optical elements,...

R. G. Ross Jr.Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California. Introduction A key issue in successfully using cryocoolers is obtaining data on their...

W. L. SwiftCreare Incorporated, Hanover, New Hampshire. The turbo-Brayton cycle cryocooler uses miniature, high-speed turbomachines and high-effectiveness recuperators to provide efficient cooling...

R. G. Ross Jr.Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California. Introduction The fundamental issue of successfully using cryocoolers in a long-life space...

W. Burt Northrop Grumman Space Technology, Redondo Beach, California. Printed by permission. Overview Coolers in which the refrigerant is not depleted are generally denoted as refrigerators.