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Heat transfer system for a satellite including an evaporator

US7174950B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2003
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64G1/503
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A heat transfer system includes a heat transfer passage in the vicinity of a source of dissipated heat on a satellite to collect heat dissipated by the source and a fluid loop including an evaporator having over part of its path a maximum surface area of its external walls in contact with external walls of the heat transfer passage.

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