Boosting the thermal management performance of a PCM-based module using novel metallic pin fin geometries: Numerical study.

ABSTRACT: Satellite avionics and electronic components are getting compact and have high power density. Thermal management systems are essential for their optimal operational performance and survival. Thermal management systems keep the electronic components within a safe temperature range. Phase change materials (PCMs) have high thermal capacity, so they are promising for thermal control applications. This work adopted a PCM-integrated thermal control device (TCD) to manage the small satellite subsystems under zero gravity conditions thermally. The TCD's outer dimensions were selected upon a typical small satellite subsystem. The PCM adopted was the organic PCM of RT 35. Pin fins with different geometries were adopted to boost the lower thermal conductivity of the PCM. Six-pin fins geometries were

SUBMITTER: Elshaer AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10326248 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature