Our Space department’s Thermal Vacuum laboratory carries out research on aerospace-related thermal issues. The laboratory is equipped with various data acquisition /logging systems for different types of temperature and vacu-um/pressure sensors, and 50 Hz infrared camera.
Furthermore, single-phase and two-phase liquid/vapor heat transport systems can be developed and tested. To this end, a range of Coriolis mass flow meters, pumps, tubing and fittings are available. Fluid properties such as contact angle, surface tension and density can be measured with dedicated equipment.
Features thermal:
Vacuum
Solar simulator
Thermal plate
Temperature controlled shroud
Specimen length [mm]:
1500.0
Specimen width/dia [mm]:
900.0
Specimen height/thk [mm]:
900.0
Mass max. [kg]:
200.0
Higher temperature [K]:
423.0
Lower temperature [K]:
123.0
Temperature change rate [±K/min]:
10.0
Solar simulator intensity max. [W/m²]:
0
Feedthroughs:
TC, data, current, BNC sub-D; machanic, fluid
Data acquisition:
Independent data logging system of temperature, vacuum pressure, voltages
Vacuum limit [hPa] [mbar]:
5e-6 mbar - 950 mbar
Cleanroom classes (ISO 14644-1):
ISO Class ≤5
ISO Class 6
ISO Class 7
ISO Class 8
ISO Class 9
Keywords:
Cubesat, space components, conductivity measurement, bake-out, leak test, thermal qualification tests, thermal balance tests, NLR
