NASA/CP—2002–210784
Thermal and Fluids Analysis Workshop 2002
Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas
Proceedings of a workshop
hosted by the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
at the University of Houston Clear Lake
Houston, Texas
August 12-16, 2002
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas 77058
FOREWORD
The 2002 Thermal and Fluids Analysis Workshop (TFAWS) was sponsored by the NASA/Johnson Space Center and held at the University of Houston–Clear Lake campus. This was the second time that JSC has had the honor of hosting the conference; the last time was in 1997.
The workshop brought together engineers from around the world who work in industry, academia, and government. The theme for TFAWS 2002 was "Concurrent Engineering: Pushing the Limits." Four paper sessions showcased papers from a variety of disciplines: Thermal Analysis, Fluid Analysis, Propulsion Systems, and Interdisciplinary Analysis.
The organizers of this year’s workshop want to thank all of the participants, paper authors, and vendor representatives. The opportunity to coordinate the conference has been a great experience.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
THERMAL PAPER SESSION
A Simplified, Closed-Form Method for Screening Spacecraft Orbital Heating Variations
S. L. Rickman, NASA/ Johnson Space Center
Use of TSS as a Neutral Format For Geometry Model Conversions: an Alternative to STEP-TAS
H. Peabody, Swales Aerospace
Thermal Orbital Environmental Parameter Study on the Propulsive Small Expendable Deployer System (ProSEDS) Using Earth Radiation Budget Experiment (ERBE) Data
John R. Sharp, NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center
Evolving the Fluids Integrated Rack (FIR) Thermal Control System Model from an Analysis Tool to a Design and Decision Tool
Paul Gebby, Northrop Grumman
Modeling of Multi-Layer Insulation Layups with Transmissive Outer Layers
Eugene K. Ungar, NASA/Johnson Space Center
Wireless Temperature Sensors for Health Monitoring of Aerospace Thermal Protection Systems
F. Milos, NASA/Ames Research Center
J. Pallix, NASA/Ames Research Center
Fundamental Study of Heat Pipe Design for High Heat Flux Source
Ryoji Oinuma, Texas A&M University
Frederick R. Best, Texas A&M University
Near-Real Time Thermal Model Matching on the Shuttle
Hensley, I. Carron, C. Akram, U. Abbas, S. Shashikant
Commercial Space Center for Engineering/Texas A&M University
FLUIDS PAPER SESSION
The Fractional Step Method Applied to Simulations of Natural Convective Flows
Douglas G. Westra, NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center
Dr. Juan C. Heinrich, Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department
University of Arizona
Vortex Phase Separation in Microgravity
David Bean, Cable Kurwitz
Dr. Fredrick Best, Purvi Waghela
Department of Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University
Interfacing Sinda/Fluint with Rocets
Barbara Sakowski
NASA/Glenn Research Center
ORSAT Parametric Study
Christopher B. Madden
NASA/Johnson Space Center
PROPULSION PAPER SESSION
Numerical Modeling of Cavitating Venturi – A Flow Control Element of Propulsion System
Alok Majumdar, NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer Group)
Auxiliary Propulsion System Analysis Tool (APSAT) for Sizing Vehicles
Kris Romig, NASA/Johnson Space Center (Propulsion and Fluid Systems Branch)
Non-Toxic Auxiliary Propulsion System Modeling of Liquid Oxygen Tank and Accumulator for Ground Tests
Kevin J. Miller
Eric Hurlbert
NASA/Johnson Space Center (Propulsion and Fluid Systems Branch)
Cryogenic RCS Feedsystem Test and Analysis
Kris Romig
Kevin J. Miller
Eric Hurlbert
NASA/Johnson Space Center (Propulsion and Fluid Systems Branch)
In-Situ Resource Utilization Thermal, Fluids, and Process Modeling
Tom Simon, NASA/Johnson Space Center (Propulsion and Fluid Systems Branch)
INTERDISCIPLINARY PAPER SESSION
Integration of Thermal Analysis in the ESA Concurrent Design Facility
Hans Peter de Koning, ESA/ESTEC
Andrea Santovincenzo, ESA/ESTEC
SMVT CDC Thermal Module: A Paradigm Shift
Saul Miller, The Aerospace Corporation
Advanced Spacecraft Conceptual Design Process at JPL
Robert Miyake, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Utilization of Integrated High-End Analysis and Design Tools Real-Time Concurrent Design Environments
Knut Oxnevad, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Integrated Analysis of Thermal/Structural/Optical Systems
B. Cullimore, T. Panczak, J. Baumann, Cullimore & Ring Technologies, Inc.
Dr. Victor Genberg,Sigmadyne Inc.
Mark Kahan, Optical Research Associates, Inc.
Automated Multidisciplinary Optimization of a Space-based Telescope
B. Cullimore, T. Panczak, J. Baumann, Cullimore & Ring Technologies, Inc.
Dr. Victor Genberg,Sigmadyne Inc.
Mark Kahan, Optical Research Associates, Inc
Further Data Exchange Standardization for Space Thermal Analysis
Hans Peter de Koning, ESA/ESTEC