Two-Phase Thermal Technology Development at JPL

Discipline: Thermal Control & Protection

Abstract:
This presentation gives an overview of two-phase thermal technology development for future JPL missions. Primary technologies include Oscillating Heat Pipe, Loop Heat Pipe, and Two-Phase Pump Fluid Loop.

About the Presenter:
Taku Daimaru is a thermal engineer and director of Two-Phase Thermal Technology Lab at JPL. His research focuses are on the development of advanced thermal control technologies for space applications, with a particular emphasis on Oscillating Heat Pipes (OHPs) and Two-Phase Thermal Technologies. His current goal is to infuse advanced Two-Phase Thermal Technologies into JPL's future planetary exploration missions to enable missions in more challenging thermal environments and enable higher-capability spacecraft for higher-quality science returns.