Double Inlet Pulse Tube Cryocooler Theory,

Abstract

An analytical model has been developed for the performance of a double inlet pulse tube cryocooler employing a stepped piston compressor. Numerical results are presented as a function of the area ratio of the stepped piston. The double inlet pulse tube cryocooler is shown to have more refrigeration power than the corresponding single inlet device. However, the increased refrigeration power is achieved at the cost of reduced thermal efficiency.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 02, 1993
Accession Number
ADA266832

Entities

People

  • Harold Mirels

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Compressors
  • Cooling
  • Cooling And Ventilating Equipment
  • Cryocoolers
  • Cryopumping
  • Efficiency
  • Thermal Efficiency

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering