An Evaluation of Thermoelectric Cooling as Applied to Engine Control Electronics.
Abstract
Electronic elements of the engine control systems of future military aircraft will require protection against the high ambient temperatures expected at their mounting locations on the engines. The thermally conditioned module built and tested in this program was designed to provide this protection, with substantial margins; ambient temperatures to 750 F and fuel (coolant) temperatures to 300 F were employed. The unit employs thermal shields to minimize heat conducted to the electronics. The electronics themselves were cooled by a thermoelectric cooler. High efficiency heat exchangers were designed for this unit. The unit weighed 1.45 lbs. Under worst case operating conditions, it pumped approximately 1300 BTU/hour to the fuel. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA042378
Entities
People
- C. S. Longstreet
- D. C. Thoman
- W. J. Mcphee
- W. Lorenz