T0087-S Electric-hydrodynamic Control of Two-Phase Heat Transfer in Microgravity

Program start date is on hold until Space Act Agreement is signed.  Placeholder date of January 2014 is used as placeholder.

This study proposes the validation of a novel electro-hydrodynamic (EHD) technology to intensify and control two-phase heat transfer in microgravity. Flight tests will advance the EHD technology maturity from Proof of Concept (TRL 3-4) to Demonstration in Microgravity (TRL 6-7). The proposed work focuses on testing the expected ability of the EHD technology to intensify and control heat and mass transfer in boiling dielectric fluids in microgravity.