Proceedings of the 14th International Cryocooler Conference
Table of Contents
| Front Matter | |
Government Cryocooler Development Programs
| An Overview of NASA Space Cryocooler Programs -- 2006 | Abstract PDF |
| R. Ross, Jr., NASA/JPL, Pasadena, CA; R. Boyle, NASA GSFC, Greenbelt, MD |
| AFRL Space Cryogenic Technology Research Initiatives | Abstract PDF |
| F. Roush, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM; T. Roberts, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM |
Space Cryocoolers for 4-18 K Applications
| NGST Advanced Cryocooler Technology Development Program (ACTDP) Cooler System | Abstract PDF |
| D. Durand, NGST, Redondo Beach, CA; C. Jaco, NGST, Redondo Beach, CA; M. Michaelian, NGST, Redondo Beach, CA; T. Nguyen, NGST, Redondo Beach, CA; M. Petach, NGST, Redondo Beach, CA; E. Tward, NGST, Redondo Beach, CA |
| 10K Pulse Tube Cooler | Abstract PDF |
| T. Nguyen, NGST, Redondo Beach, CA; R. Colbert, NGST, Redondo Beach, CA; D. Durand, NGST, Redondo Beach, CA; C. Jaco, NGST, Redondo Beach, CA; M. Michaelian, NGST, Redondo Beach, CA; E. Tward, NGST, Redondo Beach, CA |
| Development of Remote Cooling Systems for Low-Temperature, Space-Borne Systems | Abstract PDF |
| T. Nast, Lockheed Martin ATC, Palo Alto, CA; J. Olson, Lockheed Martin ATC, Palo Alto, CA; E. Roth, Lockheed Martin ATC, Palo Alto, CA; B. Evtimov, Lockheed Martin ATC, Palo Alto, CA; D. Frank, Lockheed Martin ATC, Palo Alto, CA; P. Champagne, Lockheed Martin ATC, Palo Alto, CA |
| Ball Aerospace 4-6 K Space Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
| D. Glaister, Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO; W. Gully, Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO; P. Hendershott, Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO; E. Marquardt, Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO; V. Kotsubo, Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO; R. Ross, Jr., NASA/JPL, Pasadena, CA |
20 to 80 K Space Stirling and Pulse Tube Cryocoolers
| Ball Aerospace Next Generation Two-Stage 35 K Coolers: The SB235 and SB235E | Abstract PDF |
| W. Gully, Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO; D. Glaister, Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO; P. Hendershott, Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO; V. Kotsubo, Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO; J. Lock, Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO; E. Marquardt, Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO |
| Multistage Stirling Cycle Refrigeration Performance Mapping of the Ball SB235 | Abstract PDF |
| T. Roberts, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM; A. Razani, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM |
| Thermal/Mechanical System Level Test Results of the GIFTS 2-Stage Pulse Tube Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
| S. Jensen, Utah State Univ., North Logan, UT; G. Hansen, Utah State Univ., North Logan, UT; T. Nast, Lockheed Martin ATC, Palo Alto, CA; E. Roth, Lockheed Martin ATC, Palo Alto, CA; B. Clappier, Lockheed Martin ATC, Palo Alto, CA |
| Design of a Large Heat Lift 40 K to 80 K Pulse Tube Cryocooler for Space Applications | Abstract PDF |
| T. Trollier, Air Liquide, Sassenage, France; J. Tanchon, Air Liquide, Sassenage, France; J. Buquet, Air Liquide, Sassenage, France; A. Ravex, Air Liquide, Sassenage, France; I. Charles, CEA, Grenoble, France; A. Coynel, CEA, Grenoble, France; L. Duband, CEA, Grenoble, France; E. Ercolani, CEA, Grenoble, France; L. Guillemet, CEA, Grenoble, France; J. Mulli, THALES Cryogenics, The Netherlands; J. Dam, THALES Cryogenics, The Netherlands; T. Benschop, THALES Cryogenics, The Netherlands; M. Linder, ESA/ESTEC, The Netherlands |
| Development of a 0.5 W/40 K Pulse Tube Cryocooler for an Infrared Detector | Abstract PDF |
| G. Wang, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; J. Cai, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; W. Jing, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; L. Yang, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; J. Liang, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| Pulse Tube Microcooler for Space Applications | Abstract PDF |
| M. Petach, NGST, Redondo Beach, CA; M. Waterman, NGST, Redondo Beach, CA; E. Tward, NGST, Redondo Beach, CA; P. Bailey, Oxford University, UK |
20 to 80 K Commercial Stirling and PT Cryocoolers
| CVD Diamond Based Miniature Stirling Cooler | Abstract PDF |
| D. Patterson, Nanohmics, Inc., Austin, TX; K. Jamison, Nanohmics, Inc., Austin, TX; M. Durrett, Nanohmics, Inc., Austin, TX; A. Kashani, Atlas Sci., San Jose, CA; D. Gedeon, Gedeon Assoc., Athens, OH |
| Microminiature Linear Split Stirling Cryogenic Cooler for Portable Infrared Applications | Abstract PDF |
| A. Veprik, Ricor Ltd, En Harod Ihud, Israel; H. Vilenchik, Ricor Ltd, En Harod Ihud, Israel; S. Riabzev, Ricor Ltd, En Harod Ihud, Israel; N. Pundak, Ricor Ltd, En Harod Ihud, Israel |
| Miniature Pulse Tube Research | Abstract PDF |
| Y. Luwei, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; L. Jingtao, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; Z. Yuan, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; C. Houlei, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| Sunpower's CPT60 Pulse Tube Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
| K. Wilson, Sunpower, Inc., Athens, OH; C. Fralick, Sunpower, Inc., Athens, OH; D. Gedeon, Gedeon Assoc., Athens, OH; M. Yoshida, Smach Co. Ltd, Osaka, Japan; S. Kawahara, Smach Co. Ltd, Osaka, Japan |
| Prototyping a Large Capacity High Frequency Pulse Tube Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
| J. Tanchon, Air Liquide, Sassenage, France; T. Trollier, Air Liquide, Sassenage, France; A. Ravex, Air Liquide, Sassenage, France; E. Ercolani, CEA, Grenoble, France |
| A Pulse Tube Cryocooler with 300 W Refrigeration at 80 K and an Operating Efficiency of 19% Carnot | Abstract PDF |
| J. Zia, Praxair, Inc., Tonawanda, NY |
| Design, Construction and Operation of a Traveling-Wave Pulse Tube | Abstract PDF |
| S. Rotundo, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA; G. Hughel, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA; A. Rebarchak, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA; Y. Lin, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA; B. Farouk, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA |
4 to 10 K Commercial Pulse Tube and GM Cryocoolers
| Free Third-Stage Cooling for a Two-Stage 4 K Pulse Tube Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
| A. Ravex, Air Liquide, Sassenage, France; T. Trollier, Air Liquide, Sassenage, France; J. Tanchon, Air Liquide, Sassenage, France; T. Prouvé, CNRS, Grenoble, France |
| A Novel Three-Stage 4 K Pulse Tube Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
| C. Wang, Cryomech, Inc., Syracuse, NY |
| Performance Characteristic of a Two-Stage Pulse Tube Refrigerator in Coaxial Configuration | Abstract PDF |
| T. Koettig, Friedrich-Schiller Univ., Jena, Germany; R. Nawrodt, Friedrich-Schiller Univ., Jena, Germany; M. Thürk, Friedrich-Schiller Univ., Jena, Germany; P. Seidel, Friedrich-Schiller Univ., Jena, Germany |
| Investigation of Two-Stage High Frequency Pulse Tube Cryocoolers | Abstract PDF |
| L. Yang, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; M. Zhao, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; J. Liang, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; Y. Zhou, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; M. Dietrich, Institute of Applied Physics, University of Giessen, Germany; G. Thummes, Institute of Applied Physics, University of Giessen, Germany |
| Research on Improvement in the Efficiency of the GM Refrigerator | Abstract PDF |
| H. Nakagome, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan; T. Okamura, Tokyo Inst. of Tech., Yokohama, Japan; T. Usami, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Yokosuka, Japan |
Thermoacoustically-Driven Pulse Tube Cryocoolers
| Non-Zero Time-Averaged Thermoacoustic Effects, Linear or Nonlinear? | Abstract PDF |
| E. Luo, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| Numerical Investigation of DC Flow Loss in Thermoacoustic Systems | Abstract PDF |
| W. Dai, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; E. Luo, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| A High Frequency Thermoacoustically Driven Thermoacoustic-Stirling Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
| E. Luo, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; G. Yu, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; S. Zhu, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; W. Dai, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| A Thermoacoustically Driven Pulse Tube Cooler | Abstract PDF |
| J. Hu, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; E. Luo, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; W. Dai, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
Pulse Tube System Performance Considerations
| Long Transfer Lines Enabling Large Separations between Compressor and Coldhead for High-Frequency Acoustic-Stirling ("Pulse-Tube") Coolers | Abstract PDF |
| P. Spoor, CFIC Inc., Troy, NY; J. Corey, CFIC Inc., Troy, NY |
| Proposed Rapid Cooldown Technique for Pulse Tube Cryocoolers | Abstract PDF |
| R. Radebaugh, NIST, Boulder, CO; A. O'Gallagher, NIST, Boulder, CO; M. Lewis, NIST, Boulder, CO; P. Bradley, NIST, Boulder, CO |
| Gravity Effect in High Frequency Coaxial Pulse Tube Cryocoolers | Abstract PDF |
| X. Hou, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; L. Yang, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; J. Cai, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; J. Liang, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| Thermodynamic Comparison of Two Types of Stirling Refrigerators | Abstract PDF |
| Z. Wu, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; E. Luo, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; W. Dai, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; S. Li, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| A Hybrid Counterflow Pulse-Tube Refrigerator | Abstract PDF |
| W. Liang, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands; M. Will, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands; A. de Waele, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands |
Pulse Tube Analysis and Experimental Investigations
| Characterization of Inertance Tubes Using Resonance Effects | Abstract PDF |
| M. Lewis, NIST, Boulder, CO; P. Bradley, NIST, Boulder, CO; R. Radebaugh, NIST, Boulder, CO; Z. Gan, NIST, Boulder, CO |
| A New Type of Streaming in Pulse Tubes | Abstract PDF |
| W. Liang, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands; A. de Waele, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands |
| Visualization of Secondary Flow in an Inclined Double-Inlet Pulse Tube | Abstract PDF |
| M. Shiraishi, Nat. Insti. of AIST, Ibaraki, Japan; M. Murakami, Univ. of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan; A. Nakano, Orbital-Engineering, Yokohama, Japan; T. Iida, Orbital-Engineering, Yokohama, Japan |
| The Second-Law Based Thermodynamic Optimization Criteria for Pulse Tube Refrigerators | Abstract PDF |
| A. Razani, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM; T. Roberts, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM; B. Flake, European Office of Aerospace Research and Development, London, UK |
| A Model for Parametric Analysis of Pulse Tube Losses in Pulse Tube Refrigerators | Abstract PDF |
| C. Dodson, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM; T. Roberts, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM; B. Flake, European Office of Aerospace Research and Development, London, UK |
| One-Dimensional Analytical and Numerical Models of the Pulse-Tube Cooler | Abstract PDF |
| M. Etaati, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands; R. Mattheij, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands; A. Tijsseling, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands; A. de Waele, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands |
| Validation of an Integrated Modeling Tool for the Study of Pulse Tube Coolers | Abstract PDF |
| A.S. Gibson, Canadian Space Agency, St-Hubert, Canada; D. Nikanpour, Canadian Space Agency, St-Hubert, Canada; H. Elmrini, MAYA Heat Transfer Tech. Ltd., Montreal, Canada |
| A Numerical CFD Model for Reciprocating Laminar Flow in a Channel | Abstract PDF |
| M. Raizner, Technion Israel Inst. of Tech., Haifa, Israel; I. Garaway, Technion Israel Inst. of Tech., Haifa, Israel; G. Grossman, Technion Israel Inst. of Tech., Haifa, Israel |
Linear Compressor Development and Modeling
| Development of a Compressor for a Miniature Pulse Tube Cryocooler of 2.5 W at 65 K | Abstract PDF |
| N. Matsumoto, Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan; Y. Yasukawa, Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan; K. Ohshima, Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan; T. Takeuchi, Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan; K. Yoshizawa, Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan; T. Matsushita, Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan; Y. Mizoguchi, Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan; A. Ikura, Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan |
| Investigation of Materials for Long Life, High Reliability Flexure Bearing Springs for Stirling Cryocooler Applications | Abstract PDF |
| C.J. Simcock, Honeywell Hymatic, England |
| Gas Spring Losses in Linear Clearance-Seal Compressors | Abstract PDF |
| P. Bailey, Oxford University, UK; M. Dadd, Oxford University, UK; C. Stone, Oxford University, UK; J.S. Reed, EADS Astrium Ltd, UK; T.M. Davis, AFRL Kirtland Air Force Base, NM |
| Evaluation of Total Pressure Oscillator Losses | Abstract PDF |
| P. Bradley, NIST, Boulder, CO; M. Lewis, NIST, Boulder, CO; R. Radebaugh, NIST, Boulder, CO; Z. Gan, NIST, Boulder, CO; J. Kephart, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia, PA |
| Oil-Lubricated Compressors for Regenerative Cryocoolers Using an Elastic Membrane | Abstract PDF |
| E. Luo, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; Z. Wu, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; J. Hu, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; W. Dai, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
Regenerator Materials Development and Testing
| Cooling Performance of Multilayer Ceramic Regenerator Materials | Abstract PDF |
| T. Numazawa, Nat. Inst. for Mat. Sci., Ibaraki, Japan; K. Kamiya, Nat. Inst. for Mat. Sci., Ibaraki, Japan; Y. Hirastuka, Sumitomo Heavy Ind., Japan; T. Satoh, Sumitomo Heavy Ind., Japan; H. Nozawa, Konoshima Chem. Co., Kagawa, Japan; T. Yanagitani, Konoshima Chem. Co., Kagawa, Japan |
| Ribbon Regenerator Performance in a Single-Stage GM Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
| G. Green, Chesapeake Cryogenics Inc., Annapolis, MD; W. Superczynski, Chesapeake Cryogenics Inc., Annapolis, MD |
| Results of Tests of Etched Foil Regenerator Material | Abstract PDF |
| M. Mitchell, Mitchell/Sterling, Berkeley, CA; D. Gedeon, Gedeon Assoc., Athens, OH; G. Wood, Sunpower Inc., Athens, OH; M. Ibrahim, Cleveland State Univ., Cleveland, OH |
| Photoetched Regenerator for Use in a High Frequency Pulse Tube | Abstract PDF |
| W. Superczynski, Chesapeake Cryogenics Inc., Annapolis, MD; G. Green, Chesapeake Cryogenics Inc., Annapolis, MD |
Regenerator Modeling and Performance Investigations
| Hydrodynamic Parameters of Pulse Tube or Stirling Cryocooler Regenerators for Periodic Flow | Abstract PDF |
| J. Cha, Georgia Inst. of Tech., Atlanta, GA; S. Ghiaasiaan, Georgia Inst. of Tech., Atlanta, GA; P. Desai, Georgia Inst. of Tech., Atlanta, GA; J. Harvey, Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, El Segundo, CA; C. Kirkconnell, Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, El Segundo, CA |
| Numerical Simulation of a Regenerator in a Two-Stage Pulse Tube Refrigerator | Abstract PDF |
| B.Y. Du, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; L. Yang, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; J. Cai, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; J. Liang, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| Phase Shift Characteristics of Oscillating Flows in Pulse Tube Regenerators | Abstract PDF |
| H. Chen, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; L. Yang, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; J. Cai, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; J. Liang, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| Dimensionless Analysis for Regenerator Design | Abstract PDF |
| J. Shi, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; J. Pfotenhauer, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; G. Nellis, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI |
J-T and Throttle-Cycle Cryocooler Developments
| Thermoacoustic Expansion Valve: A New Type of Expander to Enhance Performance of Recuperative Cryocooler Systems | Abstract PDF |
| Z. Hu, CryoWave Adv. Tech., Inc., Pawtucket, RI |
| All-Micromachined Joule-Thomson Cold Stage | Abstract PDF |
| P. Lerou, Univ. of Twente, The Netherlands; G. Venhorst, University of Twente, The Netherlands; T. Veenstra, University of Twente, The Netherlands; H. Jansen, University of Twente, The Netherlands; J. Burger, University of Twente, The Netherlands; H. Holland, University of Twente, The Netherlands; H. ter Brake, University of Twente, The Netherlands; H. Rogalla, University of Twente, The Netherlands |
| Progress Towards a Low Power Mixed-Gas Joule-Thomson Cryocooler for Electronic Current Leads | Abstract PDF |
| J. Pfotenhauer, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; J. Pettitt, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; D. Hoch, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; G. Nellis, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI |
| Composition Shift of a Mixed-Gas Joule-Thomson Refrigerator Driven by an Oil-Free Compressor | Abstract PDF |
| M. Gong, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; Z. Deng, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; J. Wu, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| Composition Shift due to the Different Solubility in the Lubricant Oil for Multicomponent Mixtures | Abstract PDF |
| M. Gong, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; W. Zhou, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; J. Wu, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| On the Differential and Integral Inversion States of the Joule-Thomson Effect | Abstract PDF |
| B.Z. Maytal, Rafael, Ltd., Haifa, Israel |
| Modeling, Development and Testing of a Small-Scale Collins Type Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
| C. Hannon, Adv. Mech. Tech., Inc., Watertown, MA; B. Krass, Adv. Mech. Tech., Inc., Watertown, MA; J. Gerstmann, Adv. Mech. Tech., Inc., Watertown, MA; G. Chaudhry, MIT, Cambridge, MA; J.G. Brisson, MIT, Cambridge, MA; J. Smith, Jr., MIT, Cambridge, MA |
Sorption Cryocooler Developments
| Vibration-Free 4.5 K Sorption Cooler | Abstract PDF |
| J. Burger, University of Twente, The Netherlands; H. Holland, University of Twente, The Netherlands; R. Meijer, University of Twente, The Netherlands; G. Venhorst, University of Twente, The Netherlands; T. Veenstra, University of Twente, The Netherlands; H. ter Brake, University of Twente, The Netherlands; H. Rogalla, University of Twente, The Netherlands; M. Coesel, Dutch Space, The Netherlands; A. Sirbi, ESA/ESTEC, The Netherlands; D. Lozano-Castello, Univ. of Alicante, Spain |
| Flight Acceptance Testing of the Two JPL Planck Sorption Coolers | Abstract PDF |
| D. Pearson, NASA/JPL, Pasadena, CA; B. Zhang, NASA/JPL, Pasadena, CA; M. Prina, NASA/JPL, Pasadena, CA; C. Paine, NASA/JPL, Pasadena, CA; P. Bhandari, NASA/JPL, Pasadena, CA; R. Bowman, NASA/JPL, Pasadena, CA; A. Nash, NASA/JPL, Pasadena, CA; G. Morgante, INAF/ISAF-Sezione, Bologna, Italy |
Recuperator Design and Performance Investigations
| Progress Towards a Micromachined Heat Exchanger for a Cryosurgical Probe | Abstract PDF |
| D. Hoch, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; G. Nellis, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; S. Schuetter, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; S. Klein, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; W. Zhu, Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Y. Gianchandani, Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI |
| Development and Testing of a Multi-Plate Recuperative Heat Exchanger for Use in a Hybrid Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
| D. Hoch, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; G. Nellis, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; N. Meagher, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; J. Maddocks, Atlas Scientific, San Jose, CA; S. Stephens, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM |
| A Recuperative Heat Exchanger for Space-Borne Turbo-Brayton Cryocoolers | Abstract PDF |
| R.W. Hill, Creare Inc., Hanover NH; M.G. Izenson, Creare Inc., Hanover NH; W.B. Chen, Creare Inc., Hanover NH; M.V. Zagarola, Creare Inc., Hanover NH |
Sub-Kelvin, Magnetic, and Optical Refrigerators
| Successful Qualification of the First PFM Space Dilution Refrigerator | Abstract PDF |
| S. Triqueneaux, Air Liquide, Grenoble, France; J. Delmas, Air Liquide, Grenoble, France; P. Camus, CRTBT-CNRS, Grenoble, France; G. Guyot, IAS, Orsay, France |
| All-Solid-State Optical Coolers: History, Status, and Potential | Abstract PDF |
| C. Mungan, USNA, Annapolis, MD; M. Buchwald, Buchwald Consulting, Bethesda, MD; G. Mills, Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO |
| Study of Gd-Y Alloys for Use in Cycle of Active Magnetic Regeneration | Abstract PDF |
| S. Kito, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan; H. Nakagome, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan; T. Kobayashi, Toshiba Corp., Kawasaki, Japan; A. Saito, Toshiba Corp., Kawasaki, Japan; H. Tsuji, Toshiba Corp., Kawasaki, Japan |
| A Study on the Formation of Magnetic Refrigerant La(Fe,Si)13 Compounds by Spark Plasma Sintering | Abstract PDF |
| H. Tsuji, Toshiba Corp., Kawasaki, Japan; A. Saito, Toshiba Corp., Kawasaki, Japan; T. Kobayashi, Toshiba Corp., Kawasaki, Japan; S. Sakurada, Toshiba Corp., Kawasaki, Japan |
Cryocooler Integration Technologies
| Cryocooler Performance Estimator | Abstract PDF |
| Peter Kittel, Palo Alto, CA |
| Temperature Control Strategies in a Rectified Continuous Flow Loop for the Thermal Management of Large Structures | Abstract PDF |
| H. Skye, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; D. Hoch, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; S. Klein, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; G. Nellis, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; J. Maddocks, Atlas Scientific, San Jose, CA; T. Roberts, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM |
| Development of a Cryocooler System to Provide Zero Boil-Off of a Propellant Tank | Abstract PDF |
| D. Frank, Lockheed Martin ATC, Palo Alto, CA; E. Roth, Lockheed Martin ATC, Palo Alto, CA; J. Olson, Lockheed Martin ATC, Palo Alto, CA; B. Evtimov, Lockheed Martin ATC, Palo Alto, CA; T. Nast, Lockheed Martin ATC, Palo Alto, CA; B. Sompayrac, Lockheed Martin ATC, Denver, CO; L. Clark, Lockheed Martin ATC, Denver, CO |
| Development of a Cryogenic Thermal Switch | Abstract PDF |
| M. Wang, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; L. Yang, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; T. Yan, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; J. Cai, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China; J. Liang, Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
Space Cryocooler Applications
| Cryogenic Refrigeration Systems as an Enabling Technology in Space Sensing Missions | Abstract PDF |
| T. Roberts, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM; F. Roush, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM |
| Aerospace Cryocooler Selection for Optimum Payload Performance | Abstract PDF |
| C. Kirkconnell, Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, El Segundo, CA |
| HIRDLS Cooler Subsystem On-Orbit Performance -- A Second Year in Space | Abstract PDF |
| J. Lock, Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO; R. Stack, Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO; D. Glaister, Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO; W. Gully, Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO |
Commercial Cryocooler Applications
| Carbon Dioxide Flash-Freezing Process Applied to Ice Cream Production | Abstract PDF |
| T. Baker, MIT, Cambridge, MA; J.G. Brisson, MIT, Cambridge, MA; J. Smith, Jr., MIT, Cambridge, MA |
| Cryogenic Refrigeration Cycle for Re-Liquefaction of LNG Boil-Off Gas | Abstract PDF |
| J. Moon, Korea Inst. of Sci. and Tech., Seoul, Korea; Y. Lee, Korea Inst. of Sci. and Tech., Seoul, Korea; Y. Jin, Korea Univ. of Tech. and Educ., Chungnam, Korea; E. Hong, Shinyoung Heavy Ind. Co., LTD, Junnam, Korea; H. Chang, Hong Ik Univ., Seoul, Korea |
| Hydrogen Liquefaction by Magnetic Refrigeration | Abstract PDF |
| K. Kamiya, Nat. Inst. for Mat. Sci., Ibaraki, Japan; T. Numazawa, Nat. Inst. for Mat. Sci., Ibaraki, Japan; H. Takahashi, Chiba Univ., Chiba, Japan; H. Nozawa, Konoshima Chem. Co., Kagawa, Japan; T. Yanagitani, Konoshima Chem. Co., Kagawa, Japan |
| Research on a Magnetic Refrigeration Cycle for Hydrogen Liquefaction | Abstract PDF |
| T. Utaki, Osaka University, Japan; T. Nakagawa, Osaka University, Japan; T. Yamamoto, Osaka University, Japan; K. Kamiya, Nat. Inst. for Mat. Sci., Ibaraki, Japan; T. Numazawa, Nat. Inst. for Mat. Sci., Ibaraki, Japan |
| Helium-Liquefaction by Cryocooler for High-Field Magnets Cooling | Abstract PDF |
| Y. Choi, KBSI-NHMFL Collaboration Center, Tallahassee, FL; D. Kim, Korea Basic Sci. Inst., Daejeon, Korea; B. Lee, Korea Basic Sci. Inst., Daejeon, Korea; H. Yang, Korea Basic Sci. Inst., Daejeon, Korea; T. Painter, Nat'l High Mag. Field Lab, Tallahassee, FL; H. Weijers, Nat'l High Mag. Field Lab, Tallahassee, FL; G. Miller, Nat'l High Mag. Field Lab, Tallahassee, FL; J. Miller, Nat'l High Mag. Field Lab, Tallahassee, FL |
Indexes
| Proceedings Index | |
| Author Index | |
| Subject Index | |