Development of a Temperature Controller for a Vuilleumier (VM) Cycle Power Cylinder

Abstract

Development of a temperature controller for the hot end of a Vuilleumier (VM) cryogenic cooler system is presented. The objectives of a low- cost, moderate reliability, environmentally tested controller are met in the design presented. Fundamental design factors include: use of an on/off controller operating from the 28-volt aircraft bus, use of a platinum resistance temperature sensor, packaging within 25 cubic inches, use of class P components, and an estimated mean-time-between-failure of more than 8000 hours.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADB007816

Entities

People

  • Richard H. Spencer

Organizations

  • Arthur D. Little

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aircrafts
  • Circuit Boards
  • Control Systems
  • Electronic Components
  • Environmental Tests
  • Measurement
  • Reliability
  • Resistors
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Signal Generators
  • Simulators
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Methods
  • Waveforms

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.