Abstract
SELENE (SELf rewetting fluids for thermal ENErgy management) is a microgravity experiment proposed to the European Space Agency (ESA) in response to the Announcement of Opportunities for Physical Sciences. Main objectives of the microgravity research onboard ISS include the quantitative investigation of heat transfer performances of "self-rewetting fluids" and "nano self-rewetting fluids" in model heat pipes and validation of adequate theoretical and numerical modelling able to predict their behaviour in microgravity conditions. This article summarizes the results of ground-based research activities in preparation of the microgravity experiments. They include: 1) thermophysical properties measurements; 2) study of thermo-soluto-capillary effects in micro-channels; 3) numerical modelling; 4) thermal and concentration distribution measurements with optical (e.g. interferometric) and intrusive techniques; 5) surface tension-driven effects and thermal performances test on different capillary structures and heat pipes; 6) breadboards development and support to definition of scientific requirements.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 012032 |
| Journal | Journal of Physics: Conference Series |
| Volume | 327 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2011 |
| Event | 4th International Symposium on Physical Sciences in Space, ISPS-4 - Bonn, Germany Duration: 11 Jul 2011 → 15 Jul 2011 |
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Ground-based activities in preparation of SELENE ISS experiment on self-rewetting fluids. / Savino, R.; Abe, Y.; Castagnolo, D.; Celata, G. P.; Kabov, O.; Kawaji, M.; Sato, M.; Tanaka, K.; Thome, J. R.; Vaerenbergh, S. Van.
In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Vol. 327, No. 1, 012032, 01.01.2011.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article
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T1 - Ground-based activities in preparation of SELENE ISS experiment on self-rewetting fluids
AU - Savino, R.
AU - Abe, Y.
AU - Castagnolo, D.
AU - Celata, G. P.
AU - Kabov, O.
AU - Kawaji, M.
AU - Sato, M.
AU - Tanaka, K.
AU - Thome, J. R.
AU - Vaerenbergh, S. Van
PY - 2011/1/1
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N2 - SELENE (SELf rewetting fluids for thermal ENErgy management) is a microgravity experiment proposed to the European Space Agency (ESA) in response to the Announcement of Opportunities for Physical Sciences. Main objectives of the microgravity research onboard ISS include the quantitative investigation of heat transfer performances of "self-rewetting fluids" and "nano self-rewetting fluids" in model heat pipes and validation of adequate theoretical and numerical modelling able to predict their behaviour in microgravity conditions. This article summarizes the results of ground-based research activities in preparation of the microgravity experiments. They include: 1) thermophysical properties measurements; 2) study of thermo-soluto-capillary effects in micro-channels; 3) numerical modelling; 4) thermal and concentration distribution measurements with optical (e.g. interferometric) and intrusive techniques; 5) surface tension-driven effects and thermal performances test on different capillary structures and heat pipes; 6) breadboards development and support to definition of scientific requirements.
AB - SELENE (SELf rewetting fluids for thermal ENErgy management) is a microgravity experiment proposed to the European Space Agency (ESA) in response to the Announcement of Opportunities for Physical Sciences. Main objectives of the microgravity research onboard ISS include the quantitative investigation of heat transfer performances of "self-rewetting fluids" and "nano self-rewetting fluids" in model heat pipes and validation of adequate theoretical and numerical modelling able to predict their behaviour in microgravity conditions. This article summarizes the results of ground-based research activities in preparation of the microgravity experiments. They include: 1) thermophysical properties measurements; 2) study of thermo-soluto-capillary effects in micro-channels; 3) numerical modelling; 4) thermal and concentration distribution measurements with optical (e.g. interferometric) and intrusive techniques; 5) surface tension-driven effects and thermal performances test on different capillary structures and heat pipes; 6) breadboards development and support to definition of scientific requirements.
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U2 - 10.1088/1742-6596/327/1/012032
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JO - Journal of Physics: Conference Series
JF - Journal of Physics: Conference Series
SN - 1742-6588
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