80 K vibration-free cooler for potential future Earth observation missions

Jorge Barreto, Daniel Martins, Moritz B. C. Branco, Rui P. P. L. Ribeiro, I. A. A. C. Esteves, José P. B. Mota, Joaquim Badalo Branco, António Pereira Gonçalves, Thierry Tirolien, Gregoire Bonfait

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Abstract

A solution for a "vibration-free" Joule-Thomson cooler using a sorption compressor is presented to answer the needs of potential future Earth observation IR missions with low micro-vibration levels requirements from the European Space Agency. The adopted solution includes a closed cycle JT cooler, using nitrogen as working fluid with an expected cooling power of 1.5W@80K and the fluid circulation is achieved by cycles of adsorption/desorption using metal organic framework sorbent materials. The working principle and chosen parameters of the 80 K vibration-free cooler are shown based on the various stringent requirements (temperature range, performance, consumption etc.) The characterization and validation of some components was already carried out: preliminary results are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Article number012016
JournalIOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
Volume755
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 Jun 2020
Event2019 Cryogenic Engineering Conference, CEC 2019 - Hartford, United States
Duration: 21 Jul 201925 Jul 2019

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