Table of Contents
| Front Matter | |
Government Cryocooler Development Programs
| An Overview of NASA Space Cryocooler Programs -- 2006 | Abstract PDF |
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R. Ross, Jr.1, R. Boyle2 1NASA/JPL, Pasadena, CA, 2NASA GSFC, Greenbelt, MD |
| AFRL Space Cryogenic Technology Research Initiatives | Abstract PDF |
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F. Roush, T. Roberts AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM |
Space Cryocoolers for 4-18 K Applications
| NGST Advanced Cryocooler Technology Development Program (ACTDP) Cooler System | Abstract PDF |
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D. Durand, C. Jaco, M. Michaelian, T. Nguyen, M. Petach, E. Tward NGST, Redondo Beach, CA |
| 10K Pulse Tube Cooler | Abstract PDF |
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T. Nguyen, R. Colbert, D. Durand, C. Jaco, M. Michaelian, E. Tward NGST, Redondo Beach, CA |
| Development of Remote Cooling Systems for Low-Temperature, Space-Borne Systems | Abstract PDF |
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T. Nast, J. Olson, E. Roth, B. Evtimov, D. Frank, P. Champagne Lockheed Martin ATC, Palo Alto, CA |
| Ball Aerospace 4-6 K Space Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
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D. Glaister1, W. Gully1, P. Hendershott1, E. Marquardt1, V. Kotsubo1, R. Ross, Jr.2 1Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO, 2NASA/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 |
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W. Gully, D. Glaister, P. Hendershott, V. Kotsubo, J. Lock, E. Marquardt Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO |
| Multistage Stirling Cycle Refrigeration Performance Mapping of the Ball SB235 | Abstract PDF |
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T. Roberts, A. Razani AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM |
| Thermal/Mechanical System Level Test Results of the GIFTS 2-Stage Pulse Tube Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
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S. Jensen1, G. Hansen1, T. Nast2, E. Roth2, B. Clappier2 1Utah State Univ., North Logan, UT, 2Lockheed Martin ATC, Palo Alto, CA |
| Design of a Large Heat Lift 40 K to 80 K Pulse Tube Cryocooler for Space Applications | Abstract PDF |
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T. Trollier1, J. Tanchon1, J. Buquet1, A. Ravex1, I. Charles2, A. Coynel2, L. Duband2, E. Ercolani2, L. Guillemet2, J. Mulli3, J. Dam3, T. Benschop3, M. Linder4 1Air Liquide, Sassenage, France, 2CEA, Grenoble, France, 3THALES Cryogenics, The Netherlands, 4ESA/ESTEC, The Netherlands |
| Development of a 0.5 W/40 K Pulse Tube Cryocooler for an Infrared Detector | Abstract PDF |
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G. Wang, J. Cai, W. Jing, L. Yang, J. Liang Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| Pulse Tube Microcooler for Space Applications | Abstract PDF |
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M. Petach1, M. Waterman1, E. Tward1, P. Bailey2 1NGST, Redondo Beach, CA, 2Oxford University, UK |
20 to 80 K Commercial Stirling and PT Cryocoolers
| CVD Diamond Based Miniature Stirling Cooler | Abstract PDF |
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D. Patterson1, K. Jamison1, M. Durrett1, A. Kashani2, D. Gedeon3 1Nanohmics, Inc., Austin, TX, 2Atlas Sci., San Jose, CA, 3Gedeon Assoc., Athens, OH |
| Microminiature Linear Split Stirling Cryogenic Cooler for Portable Infrared Applications | Abstract PDF |
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A. Veprik, H. Vilenchik, S. Riabzev, N. Pundak Ricor Ltd, En Harod Ihud, Israel |
| Miniature Pulse Tube Research | Abstract PDF |
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Y. Luwei, L. Jingtao, Z. Yuan, C. Houlei Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| Sunpower's CPT60 Pulse Tube Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
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K. Wilson1, C. Fralick1, D. Gedeon2, M. Yoshida3, S. Kawahara3 1Sunpower, Inc., Athens, OH, 2Gedeon Assoc., Athens, OH, 3Smach Co. Ltd, Osaka, Japan |
| Prototyping a Large Capacity High Frequency Pulse Tube Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
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J. Tanchon1, T. Trollier1, A. Ravex1, E. Ercolani2 1Air Liquide, Sassenage, France, 2CEA, Grenoble, France |
| A Pulse Tube Cryocooler with 300 W Refrigeration at 80 K and an Operating Efficiency of 19% Carnot | Abstract PDF |
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J. Zia Praxair, Inc., Tonawanda, NY |
| Design, Construction and Operation of a Traveling-Wave Pulse Tube | Abstract PDF |
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S. Rotundo, G. Hughel, A. Rebarchak, Y. Lin, 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 |
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A. Ravex1, T. Trollier1, J. Tanchon1, T. Prouvé2 1Air Liquide, Sassenage, France, 2CNRS, Grenoble, France |
| A Novel Three-Stage 4 K Pulse Tube Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
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C. Wang Cryomech, Inc., Syracuse, NY |
| Performance Characteristic of a Two-Stage Pulse Tube Refrigerator in Coaxial Configuration | Abstract PDF |
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T. Koettig, R. Nawrodt, M. Thürk, P. Seidel Friedrich-Schiller Univ., Jena, Germany |
| Investigation of Two-Stage High Frequency Pulse Tube Cryocoolers | Abstract PDF |
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L. Yang1, M. Zhao1, J. Liang1, Y. Zhou1, M. Dietrich2, G. Thummes2 1Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China, 2Institute of Applied Physics, University of Giessen, Germany |
| Research on Improvement in the Efficiency of the GM Refrigerator | Abstract PDF |
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H. Nakagome1, T. Okamura2, T. Usami3 1Chiba University, Chiba, Japan, 2Tokyo Inst. of Tech., Yokohama, Japan, 3Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Yokosuka, Japan |
Thermoacoustically-Driven Pulse Tube Cryocoolers
| Non-Zero Time-Averaged Thermoacoustic Effects, Linear or Nonlinear? | Abstract PDF |
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E. Luo Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| Numerical Investigation of DC Flow Loss in Thermoacoustic Systems | Abstract PDF |
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W. Dai, E. Luo Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| A High Frequency Thermoacoustically Driven Thermoacoustic-Stirling Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
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E. Luo, G. Yu, S. Zhu, W. Dai Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| A Thermoacoustically Driven Pulse Tube Cooler | Abstract PDF |
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J. Hu, E. Luo, 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 |
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P. Spoor, J. Corey CFIC Inc., Troy, NY |
| Proposed Rapid Cooldown Technique for Pulse Tube Cryocoolers | Abstract PDF |
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R. Radebaugh, A. O'Gallagher, M. Lewis, P. Bradley NIST, Boulder, CO |
| Gravity Effect in High Frequency Coaxial Pulse Tube Cryocoolers | Abstract PDF |
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X. Hou, L. Yang, J. Cai, J. Liang Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| Thermodynamic Comparison of Two Types of Stirling Refrigerators | Abstract PDF |
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Z. Wu, E. Luo, W. Dai, S. Li Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| A Hybrid Counterflow Pulse-Tube Refrigerator | Abstract PDF |
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W. Liang, M. Will, A. de Waele Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands |
Pulse Tube Analysis and Experimental Investigations
| Characterization of Inertance Tubes Using Resonance Effects | Abstract PDF |
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M. Lewis, P. Bradley, R. Radebaugh, Z. Gan NIST, Boulder, CO |
| A New Type of Streaming in Pulse Tubes | Abstract PDF |
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W. Liang, A. de Waele Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands |
| Visualization of Secondary Flow in an Inclined Double-Inlet Pulse Tube | Abstract PDF |
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M. Shiraishi1, M. Murakami2, A. Nakano3, T. Iida3 1Nat. Insti. of AIST, Ibaraki, Japan, 2Univ. of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan, 3Orbital-Engineering, Yokohama, Japan |
| The Second-Law Based Thermodynamic Optimization Criteria for Pulse Tube Refrigerators | Abstract PDF |
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A. Razani1, T. Roberts1, B. Flake2 1AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM, 2European Office of Aerospace Research and Development, London, UK |
| A Model for Parametric Analysis of Pulse Tube Losses in Pulse Tube Refrigerators | Abstract PDF |
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C. Dodson1, T. Roberts1, B. Flake2 1AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM, 2European Office of Aerospace Research and Development, London, UK |
| One-Dimensional Analytical and Numerical Models of the Pulse-Tube Cooler | Abstract PDF |
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M. Etaati, R. Mattheij, A. Tijsseling, A. de Waele Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands |
| Validation of an Integrated Modeling Tool for the Study of Pulse Tube Coolers | Abstract PDF |
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A.S. Gibson1, D. Nikanpour1, H. Elmrini2 1Canadian Space Agency, St-Hubert, Canada, 2MAYA Heat Transfer Tech. Ltd., Montreal, Canada |
| A Numerical CFD Model for Reciprocating Laminar Flow in a Channel | Abstract PDF |
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M. Raizner, I. Garaway, 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 |
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N. Matsumoto, Y. Yasukawa, K. Ohshima, T. Takeuchi, K. Yoshizawa, T. Matsushita, Y. Mizoguchi, 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 |
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C.J. Simcock Honeywell Hymatic, England |
| Gas Spring Losses in Linear Clearance-Seal Compressors | Abstract PDF |
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P. Bailey1, M. Dadd1, C. Stone1, J.S. Reed2, T.M. Davis3 1Oxford University, UK, 2EADS Astrium Ltd, UK, 3AFRL Kirtland Air Force Base, NM |
| Evaluation of Total Pressure Oscillator Losses | Abstract PDF |
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P. Bradley1, M. Lewis1, R. Radebaugh1, Z. Gan1, J. Kephart2 1NIST, Boulder, CO, 2Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia, PA |
| Oil-Lubricated Compressors for Regenerative Cryocoolers Using an Elastic Membrane | Abstract PDF |
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E. Luo, Z. Wu, J. Hu, W. Dai Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
Regenerator Materials Development and Testing
| Cooling Performance of Multilayer Ceramic Regenerator Materials | Abstract PDF |
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T. Numazawa1, K. Kamiya1, Y. Hirastuka2, T. Satoh2, H. Nozawa3, T. Yanagitani3 1Nat. Inst. for Mat. Sci., Ibaraki, Japan, 2Sumitomo Heavy Ind., Japan, 3Konoshima Chem. Co., Kagawa, Japan |
| Ribbon Regenerator Performance in a Single-Stage GM Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
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G. Green, W. Superczynski Chesapeake Cryogenics Inc., Annapolis, MD |
| Results of Tests of Etched Foil Regenerator Material | Abstract PDF |
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M. Mitchell1, D. Gedeon2, G. Wood3, M. Ibrahim4 1Mitchell/Sterling, Berkeley, CA, 2Gedeon Assoc., Athens, OH, 3Sunpower Inc., Athens, OH, 4Cleveland State Univ., Cleveland, OH |
| Photoetched Regenerator for Use in a High Frequency Pulse Tube | Abstract PDF |
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W. Superczynski, 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 |
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J. Cha1, S. Ghiaasiaan1, P. Desai1, J. Harvey2, C. Kirkconnell2 1Georgia Inst. of Tech., Atlanta, GA, 2Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, El Segundo, CA |
| Numerical Simulation of a Regenerator in a Two-Stage Pulse Tube Refrigerator | Abstract PDF |
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B.Y. Du, L. Yang, J. Cai, J. Liang Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| Phase Shift Characteristics of Oscillating Flows in Pulse Tube Regenerators | Abstract PDF |
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H. Chen, L. Yang, J. Cai, J. Liang Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| Dimensionless Analysis for Regenerator Design | Abstract PDF |
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J. Shi, J. Pfotenhauer, 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 |
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Z. Hu CryoWave Adv. Tech., Inc., Pawtucket, RI |
| All-Micromachined Joule-Thomson Cold Stage | Abstract PDF |
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P. Lerou1, G. Venhorst2, T. Veenstra2, H. Jansen2, J. Burger2, H. Holland2, H. ter Brake2, H. Rogalla2 1Univ. of Twente, The Netherlands, 2University of Twente, The Netherlands |
| Progress Towards a Low Power Mixed-Gas Joule-Thomson Cryocooler for Electronic Current Leads | Abstract PDF |
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J. Pfotenhauer, J. Pettitt, D. Hoch, G. Nellis Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI |
| Composition Shift of a Mixed-Gas Joule-Thomson Refrigerator Driven by an Oil-Free Compressor | Abstract PDF |
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M. Gong, Z. Deng, J. Wu Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| Composition Shift due to the Different Solubility in the Lubricant Oil for Multicomponent Mixtures | Abstract PDF |
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M. Gong, W. Zhou, J. Wu Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
| On the Differential and Integral Inversion States of the Joule-Thomson Effect | Abstract PDF |
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B.Z. Maytal Rafael, Ltd., Haifa, Israel |
| Modeling, Development and Testing of a Small-Scale Collins Type Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
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C. Hannon1, B. Krass1, J. Gerstmann1, G. Chaudhry2, J.G. Brisson2, J. Smith, Jr.2 1Adv. Mech. Tech., Inc., Watertown, MA, 2MIT, Cambridge, MA |
Sorption Cryocooler Developments
| Vibration-Free 4.5 K Sorption Cooler | Abstract PDF |
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J. Burger1, H. Holland1, R. Meijer1, G. Venhorst1, T. Veenstra1, H. ter Brake1, H. Rogalla1, M. Coesel2, A. Sirbi3, D. Lozano-Castello4 1University of Twente, The Netherlands, 2Dutch Space, The Netherlands, 3ESA/ESTEC, The Netherlands, 4Univ. of Alicante, Spain |
| Flight Acceptance Testing of the Two JPL Planck Sorption Coolers | Abstract PDF |
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D. Pearson1, B. Zhang1, M. Prina1, C. Paine1, P. Bhandari1, R. Bowman1, A. Nash1, G. Morgante2 1NASA/JPL, Pasadena, CA, 2INAF/ISAF-Sezione, Bologna, Italy |
Recuperator Design and Performance Investigations
| Progress Towards a Micromachined Heat Exchanger for a Cryosurgical Probe | Abstract PDF |
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D. Hoch1, G. Nellis1, S. Schuetter1, S. Klein1, W. Zhu2, Y. Gianchandani2 1Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 2Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI |
| Development and Testing of a Multi-Plate Recuperative Heat Exchanger for Use in a Hybrid Cryocooler | Abstract PDF |
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D. Hoch1, G. Nellis1, N. Meagher1, J. Maddocks2, S. Stephens3 1Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 2Atlas Scientific, San Jose, CA, 3AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM |
| A Recuperative Heat Exchanger for Space-Borne Turbo-Brayton Cryocoolers | Abstract PDF |
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R.W. Hill, M.G. Izenson, W.B. Chen, M.V. Zagarola Creare Inc., Hanover NH |
Sub-Kelvin, Magnetic, and Optical Refrigerators
| Successful Qualification of the First PFM Space Dilution Refrigerator | Abstract PDF |
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S. Triqueneaux1, J. Delmas1, P. Camus2, G. Guyot3 1Air Liquide, Grenoble, France, 2CRTBT-CNRS, Grenoble, France, 3IAS, Orsay, France |
| All-Solid-State Optical Coolers: History, Status, and Potential | Abstract PDF |
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C. Mungan1, M. Buchwald2, G. Mills3 1USNA, Annapolis, MD, 2Buchwald Consulting, Bethesda, MD, 3Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO |
| Study of Gd-Y Alloys for Use in Cycle of Active Magnetic Regeneration | Abstract PDF |
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S. Kito1, H. Nakagome1, T. Kobayashi2, A. Saito2, H. Tsuji2 1Chiba University, Chiba, Japan, 2Toshiba Corp., Kawasaki, Japan |
| A Study on the Formation of Magnetic Refrigerant La(Fe,Si)13 Compounds by Spark Plasma Sintering | Abstract PDF |
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H. Tsuji, A. Saito, T. Kobayashi, S. Sakurada Toshiba Corp., Kawasaki, Japan |
Cryocooler Integration Technologies
| Cryocooler Performance Estimator | Abstract PDF |
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Peter Kittel Palo Alto, CA |
| Temperature Control Strategies in a Rectified Continuous Flow Loop for the Thermal Management of Large Structures | Abstract PDF |
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H. Skye1, D. Hoch1, S. Klein1, G. Nellis1, J. Maddocks2, T. Roberts3 1Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 2Atlas Scientific, San Jose, CA, 3AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM |
| Development of a Cryocooler System to Provide Zero Boil-Off of a Propellant Tank | Abstract PDF |
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D. Frank1, E. Roth1, J. Olson1, B. Evtimov1, T. Nast1, B. Sompayrac2, L. Clark2 1Lockheed Martin ATC, Palo Alto, CA, 2Lockheed Martin ATC, Denver, CO |
| Development of a Cryogenic Thermal Switch | Abstract PDF |
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M. Wang, L. Yang, T. Yan, J. Cai, J. Liang Chin. Acad. of Sci., Beijing, China |
Space Cryocooler Applications
| Cryogenic Refrigeration Systems as an Enabling Technology in Space Sensing Missions | Abstract PDF |
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T. Roberts, F. Roush AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM |
| Aerospace Cryocooler Selection for Optimum Payload Performance | Abstract PDF |
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C. Kirkconnell Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, El Segundo, CA |
| HIRDLS Cooler Subsystem On-Orbit Performance -- A Second Year in Space | Abstract PDF |
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J. Lock, R. Stack, D. Glaister, W. Gully Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO |
Commercial Cryocooler Applications
| Carbon Dioxide Flash-Freezing Process Applied to Ice Cream Production | Abstract PDF |
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T. Baker, J.G. Brisson, J. Smith, Jr. MIT, Cambridge, MA |
| Cryogenic Refrigeration Cycle for Re-Liquefaction of LNG Boil-Off Gas | Abstract PDF |
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J. Moon1, Y. Lee1, Y. Jin2, E. Hong3, H. Chang4 1Korea Inst. of Sci. and Tech., Seoul, Korea, 2Korea Univ. of Tech. and Educ., Chungnam, Korea, 3Shinyoung Heavy Ind. Co., LTD, Junnam, Korea, 4Hong Ik Univ., Seoul, Korea |
| Hydrogen Liquefaction by Magnetic Refrigeration | Abstract PDF |
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K. Kamiya1, T. Numazawa1, H. Takahashi2, H. Nozawa3, T. Yanagitani3 1Nat. Inst. for Mat. Sci., Ibaraki, Japan, 2Chiba Univ., Chiba, Japan, 3Konoshima Chem. Co., Kagawa, Japan |
| Research on a Magnetic Refrigeration Cycle for Hydrogen Liquefaction | Abstract PDF |
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T. Utaki1, T. Nakagawa1, T. Yamamoto1, K. Kamiya2, T. Numazawa2 1Osaka University, Japan, 2Nat. Inst. for Mat. Sci., Ibaraki, Japan |
| Helium-Liquefaction by Cryocooler for High-Field Magnets Cooling | Abstract PDF |
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Y. Choi1, D. Kim2, B. Lee2, H. Yang2, T. Painter3, H. Weijers3, G. Miller3, J. Miller3 1KBSI-NHMFL Collaboration Center, Tallahassee, FL, 2Korea Basic Sci. Inst., Daejeon, Korea, 3Nat'l High Mag. Field Lab, Tallahassee, FL |