1 Scope
Fluid loops are used to control the temperature of sensitive components in spacecraft
systems in order to ensure that they can function correctly.
While there are several methods for thermal control (such as passive thermal insulations,
thermoelectric devices, phase change materials, heat pipes and short-term discharge
systems), fluid loops have a specific application area.
This Part 13 provides a detailed description of fluid loop systems for use in spacecraft.
The Thermal design handbook is published in 16 Parts
| TR 17603‑31‑01 | Thermal design handbook – Part 1: View factors |
| TR 17603‑31‑02 | Thermal design handbook – Part 2: Holes, Grooves and Cavities |
| TR 17603‑31‑03 | Thermal design handbook – Part 3: Spacecraft Surface Temperature |
| TR 17603‑31‑04 | Thermal design handbook – Part 4: Conductive Heat Transfer |
| TR 17603‑31‑05 | Thermal design handbook – Part 5: Structural Materials: Metallic andComposite |
| TR 17603‑31‑06 | Thermal design handbook – Part 6: Thermal Control Surfaces |
| TR 17603‑31‑07 | Thermal design handbook – Part 7: Insulations |
| TR 17603‑31‑08 | Thermal design handbook – Part 8: Heat Pipes |
| TR 17603‑31‑09 | Thermal design handbook – Part 9: Radiators |
| TR 17603‑31‑10 | Thermal design handbook – Part 10: Phase – Change Capacitors |
| TR 17603‑31‑11 | Thermal design handbook – Part 11: Electrical Heating |
| TR 17603‑31‑12 | Thermal design handbook – Part 12: Louvers |
| TR 17603‑31‑13 | Thermal design handbook – Part 13: Fluid Loops |
| TR 17603‑31‑14 | Thermal design handbook – Part 14: Cryogenic Cooling |
| TR 17603‑31‑15 | Thermal design handbook – Part 15: Existing Satellites |
| TR 17603‑31‑16 | Thermal design handbook – Part 16: Thermal Protection System |