Title:
Thermal Modeling of Heat Pipes and Loop Heat Pipes
Agreement Number:
20STDPK31
Agreement Value:
$300,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 30, 2020 - Feb 28, 2022
Description:
(20STDPK31) During the development of a spacecraft, a computer thermal modal is developed to predict on-orbit temperatures and ensure that the spacecraft components will operate within an acceptable temperature range during all phases of the mission. This model is used both during design and after launch to ensure spacecraft safety diving possible operational scenarios. Maya HTT's Space Systems Thermal software (using the Maya HTT TMG solver) is used worldwide by space agencies, prime contractors, and subcontractors, to develop high fidelity thermal models of spacecraft and their subsystems.
Heat pipes (HP's) and loop heat pipes (LHPs) are prominent thermal control devices which are suitable candidates for use on modern spacecraft. Although widely used in the industry, these complicated two-phase flow heat transport systems can pose mudding and design challenges.
The main objective of this project is to create a software capability for the modeling and simulation of Heat Pipes and Loop Pleat Pipes. The capability is to be incorporated into Space Systems Thermal. We seek to survey and enhance some of the best HP and LHP models from the literature, to provide a simple yet comprehensive and powerful toolset for modeling these complex devices.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
Location:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3Z 1T3
Reference Number:
003-2020-2021-Q1-04491
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
MAYA Heat Transfer Technologies Ltd
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.