SPACECRAFT TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM Russian patent published in 2004 - IPC

FIELD: space engineering; temperature control systems of communication satellites. SUBSTANCE: maximum probable number of panels of temperature control system is mounted on satellite in pairs symmetrically relative to one of its coordinate planes. Liquid passages of heat-transfer agent have similar hydraulic diameters and parallel branches; they are mounted on panels symmetrically relative to said plane. These passages are have definite number of turns at opposite direction of flow of heat-transfer agent in adjacent turns. Number of turns in parallel branches is similar. Temperature control system includes also main and reserve pumps which are mounted coaxially. Projections of sections of connecting pipe line between units of temperature control system form turn on plane perpendicular to pump axis where direction of motion of heat-transfer agent is opposite relative to sense of rotation of pumps. EFFECT: reduction of non-compensated kinetic moment arising during operation of temperature control system; reduced mass of auxiliary systems of satellite. 7 dwg