Lithium Spray Structural Cooling

Item

Title
Lithium Spray Structural Cooling
Date
1964
Index Abstract
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Photo Quality
Complete
Report Number
AFFDL TR 64-169
Creator
Mistretta, Andrew L.
Corporate Author
Bell Aerosystems Company
Laboratory
AF Flight Dynamics Laboratory
Extent
130
NTRL Accession Number
AD451274
Identifier
AD0451274
Access Rights
DDC Release to OTS not authorized
Distribution Classification
1
Contract
AF 33(657)-8386
DoD Project
1368
DoD Task
136804
DTIC Record Exists
No
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
AFFDL ltr
Special Scanning Requirements
fold out pages
Abstract
The objective of this program was to demonstrate the feasibility of an open cycle lithium spray absorptive cooling system for nose cap applications and to determine maximum heat flux capability of the system. Test specimens were designed and fabricated. The experimental program which was established demonstrated the feasibility of the lithium spray system. While subjected to a heat flux of 600 BTU/sq ft-sec, equivalent to a radiation equilibrium temperature of about 5800 F, specimen surface temperature did not exceed 2200 F. Instrumentation difficulties precluded tests at higher heat fluxes; therefore, the maximum potential of the system could not be determined experimentally. Approximate analytical estimates indicate a minimum potential capability of 3000 BTU/sq ft-sec.
Report Availability
Full text available
Date Issued
1964-11
Provenance
AFRL/VACA
Type
report
Format
1 online resource
Media
AFFDLTR64-169.pdf