ACT's R&D Lab: Vortex Phase Separator System

This video is a brief summary of a microgravity two-phase thermal management prototype. This was developed for the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory under the SBIR program. The main components of this prototype system are a vortex phase separator, a single-phase pump, two liquid-driven eductors, three 100 square-inch cold plates, and a condenser. This system was successfully tested in the laboratory for heat loads up to 3 kW and is awaiting additional funding for reduced gravity testing.
Key demonstrated features include:
- nearly isothermal cold plate surface temperatures
- stable flow management during heat load transients
- reliable fluid transport using the single-phase pump, eductor, and phase separator assembly
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Awesome video! The cyclone style separator is a great way to separate vapor and liquid.